BaKhabar, May 2011, Page-8

better light a candle than curse the darkness

Quick Update on Bihar Anjuman’s Activities during April 2011

Bihar Anjuman’s first ITI receives overwhelming support:
Following is the breakdown of financial support:
Bangalore: Rs. 50,000/=
Doha: Rs. 40,000/=
Jeddah: Rs. 150,850/=
Muscat: Rs. 110,000/=
Abu Dhabi: Rs. 75,000/=
Dubai: Rs. 307,100/=
Dammam: Rs. 160,000/=
Riyadh: Rs. 105,000/= (transferred on 20th April 2011)
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Total: Rs. 997,950/=
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Individual contributions to RAHBAR account until 12th April: Rs. 155,105/=
Contribution from IMEFNA, USA: Rs. 448,065/=
Total funds raised for 1st RAHBAR ITI (as on 20-04-2011): Rs.1,601,120 (Rs. 16.01 lakhs)
Thanks for your efforts to keep the hopes of Ummah alive! May Allah accept all the efforts and donations from you, for the cause of our Ummah! May Allah help us bring the desired benefits to the beneficiaries, through these efforts and contribution of yours! May Allah reward you by fulfilling all your just desires, and bless you with eternal happiness!
102 Years old Islamic Madrasa is about to make history with Bihar Anjuman’s first ITI
Visit for more details: http://bit.ly/eGDJcM

All members of Bihar Anjuman are urged to initiate efforts to establish an ITI in their respective districts, after downloading the guidelines from http://iti.biharanjuman.org/ and discussing any issues by sending emails to ITI@biharanjuman.org

12^th RAHBAR Coaching Centre, Gopalganj, Hathwa, Gopalganj (2nd Coaching centre in Gopalganj district inaugurated on 3^rd April 2011: http://gopalganj2.biharanjuman.org/

The program started with the recital of the Qur'an-e-Majeed by Dilawez Anjum. Prof. Sharfuddin Ahmad welcomed the guests and briefed them about the Coaching Centre. He was all praise for the honorable members of the Bihar Anjuman, its moderators and sponsor, Mr. Athar Shaheen Hashmi. He mentioned that it is indeed a gesture of greatness that the people who do not belong to Hathwa or Gopalganj, are taking keen interest in the upliftment of the weaker section of the ummah. Dr. Manoj Kumar expressed his satisfaction over the progress made by the management committee and praised the efforts made by Mr. Tarique Anwar, the Principal of the said school. He promised that being a teacher of Chemistry, he will be monitoring the students and the teachers as well. Dr. Manoj also said that he will not hesitate in providing even financial helps to the needy students. He said that the poor muslim students have a golden opportunity to brighten their future. Highlighting the role of secondary education in future planning he urged the students to be honest, sincere and hardworking.

RAHBAR Coaching Centre, Gopalganj: Inauguration Ceremony, 3rd April 2011

Dr. Sarfaraz Ahmad referring to the Sachar Committee Report narrated the plight of muslims in Bihar, and said that we need more of Bihar Anjumans to extend selfless services to the community. He further said that religion or religious practice is a personal matter, but if one gets a proper and viable education then it has a wide impact. He felt sorry for the state of madarsas and said that the muslims need to empower and strengthen themselves with viable education.
The students, guardians and guests were also addressed by Prof Mushtaque Ahmad and Prof Chaudhary of Gopalganj College.
Arshad Hashmi Sb elaborated the aims and objectives of Bihar Anjuman and Rahbar.
The Chief Guest, Dr. Ali Imam from DAV College, Siwan expressed his gratitude towards the sponsor, moderators and the members of Bihar Anjuman. He said that it was a moment of immense happiness to realise that there are people among us whose selfless love and sacrifice will definitely change our sorry state. He asked the students to be sincere and honest, and said that a perfect education builds a perfect man.
The program concluded with dua for the sponsor, the moderators and members of BA, and for the bright future of the enrolled students.

RAHBAR Coaching centre @ Arwal (at Al Mujib Urdu Girls High School) shut down with effect from 1st March 2011, because of non compliance with Bihar Anjuman’s Guidelines for coaching centres: [http://arwal.biharanjuman.org/]: RAHBAR Coaching centre, Arwal has been disbanded, after asking the local management committee to close it with effect from 1st March 2011. This action had become necessary due to non-compliance with the guidelines (pdf file) [http://bit.ly/9dcV5V].
Good news is that a brand new coaching centre in Arwal [at Arwal Public School, Shahi Mahalla, Purani Arwal] will resume classes within 2 weeks, insha-Allah, with a fresh committee consisting of intellectuals of good repute in the local society. This is what the moderators wrote in the group:

We are grateful to Allah that He blessed us with a benevolent member in Bangalore chapter, Kashaf Ud Duja <kashafkhabir@gmail.com>, who belongs to Arwal. He connected us with the best of the local people who have formed a new committee as follows:

The committee will be in two parts- one based at Arwal who will look into the management of coaching. The other one is based at Patna but includes regular visitors of Arwal who will help them from outside.
A computer engineer is posted at Arwal and he is member of Patna Chapter is requested to guide team leader Md. Javed Aslam on NET reporting. Team leader has poor knowledge of computer.

Members of first committee:
1. Md. Javed Aslam, a school master, team leader (08409616505)
2. Md. Sanjar Imam, Asst teacher, High school Arwal (09386172186)
3. Maulana Tayab Mozahiri, Masjid Imam & social worker, wasilpur, Arwal (09939802571)
4. Md. Nayeemuddin Ansari, Ret. Teacher, (09931133630)
5. Md. Sabir Hussain working as asst teacher in govt. school, Faridabad, Arwal (09608640329)
6. Alimuddin Ansari, Ret. Govt. servant, Arwal (09304783157)
7. Master Gilani, Ret. Teacher
8. Md. Muqeenuddin, New Arwal, working as school Inspector (09852769903)

Members of the outside committee based at Patna
1. Mr. S. Matlubur Rahman, ret. Asst. engineer, Haroon Nagar, Patna (09939802571) - He is Nana (maternal grandfather) of Kashaf sb of Banglore
2. Haji Abdul Hanan, ret research officer, Irrigation dept, chand colony, Patna (06122555707)

Md. Abid, (9504061592), member of Patna Chapter (09504061592), currently posted in Arwal, will train local team leader (Md. Javed Aslam) on net reporting.

We thank the sponsors [members of Bihar Anjuman's Bangalore Chapter] for standing by us over the last 4 months. The keenness of every member of Bangalore chapter in cooperating with us, their concern for the needy students (beneficiaries), and their support in establishing a fresh centre are REMARKABLE. May Allah bless them all with the best of this world as well as of the hereafter!

We appeal to team leaders of all the projects and activity centres to ensure complete transparency, accountability, and continuous monitoring so that continuous improvement becomes our culture and our actions reflect complete adherence to Islamic values.
We thank all of you for your continuous support and assure you that we would not allow any wastage of your donations or your time and efforts. Jazakum Allaho Khairan!

Keep supporting the mission of empowering the community through education, keep guiding us. Pls keep an eye on all that we do, and let every weakness and every fault be known to us. May Allah keep you and all your near-and-dear ones under His amaan!!
RAHBAR-Aligarh chapter provides "May I Help You" service for admission to AMU diploma engg and 11^th course:

Following is message from Mohammad Allam Sb, the brain behind this special service:
If you need any help at Aligarh please feel free to contact us. You can get information from the office of RAHBAR Aligarh regarding admission, lodging, coaching classes, study materials, courses etc .
RAHBAR Aligarh also going to start one month crash course for class xi/Diploma from April 05,2011. May Allah bless Prof.Mubarak sahib, Mr Kaleem Ahmad, Mr Azhar Jameel,Mr Nafees Ansari etc who offered a place for office at G-32 Muzammil Complex opposite Panwali kothi.The timing of office is 5.00 P.m. to 7.00 P.m daily (except friday). Contact No is 8899487660

In the mean time, Mohammad Allam Sb, in coordination with Mubarak Hussain Sb, and other members of RAHBAR-Aligarh, has developed question-sets for all subjects required for the entrance examination. The sets were also circulated to the yahoogroup for all the 10,000 members to download and pass on to those in need.

The coaching-cum-guidance program is running successfully at the RAHBAR-Aligarh's Career Counselling, Coaching and Guidance Cell in the Muzammil Complex.

Office of RAHBAR-Aligarh

More Updates on April 2011 Activities of Bihar Anjuman: Page-2