Host Mauze: Surat
Jamiyat: Surat
Organizers:Taiseer un Nikah (Surat)
Date: 6th Rajab ul Asab 1430, Sunday Venue: Madrasah Hall
Where Candidates came from: from Godhra, Dohad, Burhanpur, Chopda, Mumbai, Baroda, Daman and Surat.
Program Details: Janab Muawin Amil Saheb Mustaali Bhai Saheb graced the occasion and in his sadarat a short majlis was also held. The majlis began with recitation of Quran e Majid and Qasida Mubaraka. After which a Video Presentation with Aqa Moula TUS's Noorani Kalemaat was held.,Janaab Mustaali bs then did a short but effective speech.
In this Taaruf Program approximately 25 dikrio & 30 dikrao participated and all the candidates were educationally qualified either HSC/Graduates/Post Graduates Professionals, Doctors, etc. Participants were from Godhra ,Dohad, Burhanpur, Chopda, Mumbai, Baroda, Daman and Surat.
In the beginning 12 ladies counselors and 9 gents’ counselors held meetings with their respective candidates and filled in their forms in detail.
After which shitabi Taaruf amongst the children was held. It was interesting to note that quite a number dikri-o gave three to four dikras name ad their choice. Hence after Namaaz & Lunch cubicle round was conducted which took almost two hours to complete. In between counselors met their candidates and noted their decisions. Amongst 50 odd candidates 4 (two couples) were positive on their choice. Hence the two couples did salaam to Janab Mustaali Bhai Saheb and Ben Saheba Fatema Ben Saheb and did ezhar of their khushi.
Further 4 more candidates were positive but wanted to consult their parents. So, after an interactive game the program ended with a happy note.
Host Mauze: Mombasa
Jamiyat: Mombasa
Organizers:Taiseer un Nikah (Mombasa)
The Taaruf Camp at this year's Ashara in Mombasa was a huge success for many reasons. Firstly over 595 candidates registered at the camp, more than at any camp in the past. The enthusiasm of the candidates to enroll and receive the benefit and barakat of the camp was very apparent.
During the 8 days of the camp the candidates had sessions with their counselors and were shown potential matches. They also got to participate in Shitabi Taaruf, a novel way for candidates to meet potential matches in a short period of time. At the end of the Shitabi Taaruf mutually interested candidates got to meet on a one-to-one basis in the privacy of specially made cubicles. By the end of the camp many couples were seriously considering each other. With Maula's Dua Inshallah all of these shall culminate in nisbat and nikah.
Another reason to celebrate was the successful implementation of Attaiseer ul Burhani 2.0. This software launched in October 2008 was used for the first time in a Taaruf Camp. Details of all candidates being registered in the camp were also entered into the software. This allowed counselors to make searches on behalf of their candidates for potential matches within the camp itself. For those candidates who were not successful in finding a life partner within the nine days of the camp, their data will remain within the data base for future matchmaking reference.
On the sidelines of the camp there were workshops for the over 200 counselors participating in the camp. The camp also served as a great opportunity for counselors from all over the world to meet and share notes.
The team of counselors and volunteers of Ashara 1430 Taaruf Camp eagerly look forward to the next Ashara Taaruf Camp.
If you are a candidate then don't forget to register!
Result: 4 engagements happened on the spot and 2 other pairs wish to talk to their parents prior to getting engaged.
Host Mauze: Surat
Jamiyat: Surat
Organizers:Taiseer un Nikah (Surat)
Program Details: The Miqaat of Zikrad Dail Ajal Syedna Taher Saifuddin RA held in Surat is quite a significant one in our calendar as it is occasion for two important events: an ITNC camp which is soon followed by a Majlis of Rasme Saifee.
Arwa, with no intention of attending ITNC waited patiently while her friend filled out the necessary forms, got her picture taken, etc. Meanwhile, Quresh who had just registered for ITNC was walking around the tent waiting for his counselor to meet with him one-on-one.
That’s when he saw Arwa standing there and was immediately attracted to her. He asked a family friend and an ITNC counselor (but not his counselor) to introduce him to Arwa. Arwa, flattered, shocked and a little annoyed, reluctantly agreed to meet with Quresh in one of the many cubicles set up for this purpose. Ironically, a few days before this happened, Arwa was telling her friend that two qualities that are absolutely essential in a potential husband are iman and good teeth.
When she began talking to Quresh and asked him the usual questions about what he did, where he was from, etc. she was pleased to learn that he worked for Colgate-Palmolive… an oral care company! Arwa considered this a sign and agreed to meet him again the next day, and then the day after that, and the one after that, until it was finally 12mi tariq and Arwa and Quresh were waiting in the nisbat line outside Moula TUS nu utaro with Moula’s TUS dua and raza Mubarak, they got engaged, and have just celebrated their 3rd year of a happy, blissful marriage.
Host Mauze: London
Jamiyat: Europe
Organizers: London TNC Members
Number of Farzandos that attended:
Date: Friday 6th June 2008Venue: Al Masjid ul Hussaini, London
Where Candidates came from: UK, France, USA, Canada, Thailand, UAE, Tanzania and Kenya
Program Details: The Taaruf programme was organized for 28yrs+ girls and 30yrs+ boys. The program was held over three days starting on Friday evening with Daris and a lavish dinner set in Moghlai style. The Daris Majlis was graced by Shehzada Aliwaqar Shehzada Hatim bhaisaheb Hamiduddin and Shehzada Aliwaqar Shehzada Ammarbhaisaheb Jamaluddin Saheb.
On Saturday, the program started with a short Majlis in which a message of Aqa Maula (TUS)’s was read and a multimedia presentation on Kalemaat Nooraniyah was shown. This was followed by ice breaker games, Shitabi Taaruf and cubicle meetings. The day was rounded off with a mouth-watering barbeque.
What Participants had to say: “An excellent program - well organized and carefully thought out. The personal touch was impressive and we were made to feel as adults! The counseling was also very helpful.”
Host Mauze: Dallas
Jamiyat: USA
Organizers: Dallas TNC Members, Shababul Eidiz Zahabi, Burhani Womens and Others.
Number of Farzandos that attended: 238
Date: 18 – 22 Jumadal Ukhra 1429.Venue: Not Known
Where Candidates came from: All over the USA and some from other countries as well.
Program Details: The Mumineen of Dallas extended a warm welcome to all participants 'southern' style. Counselors arrived one day before the Taaruf program began and a workshop, aimed to develop counseling skills and to improve communication methods is was held for them in the evening. Candidates arrived throughout the morning and afternoon of the next day. They were welcomed at the airport and taken to their accommodations.
In the evening all the candidates were received at the Saifee Masjid. There they got a chance to meet their counselors in person and talk to them one on one. A Darees was held after Namaaz followed by dinner for all.
At 10:00 AM the next day, candidates were shown a special video on the philosophy and concept of marriage within our culture highlighted with the Kalemaat Nooraniyah of Aqa Moula TUS. After that the Shitabi Taaruf began with snacks, activities, and lunch, for the rest of the day.
On the following day one-on-one meetings were organized to allow candidates in the Taaruf Program to get to know people who they were interested in better. After two days of Taaruf activities a host of outdoor activities were held over the final 2 days to freshen up the candidates.
The next day, being a ‘Memorial Day Monday’, a brunch was held at the Masjid complex and candidates, once more, shared their experiences with their counselors. This was followed by a grand closure where candidates were given a momento and seen off to their hometowns.
Result: 21 matches were made.
Mauze/Host Mauze: Toronto
Jamiyat: USA
Organizers:Taiseeru-Nikah Committee Toronto.
Number of Farzandos that attended: 108
Date: October 16th 2008 – October 19th 2008. Venue: Carriage Hills Resort, Horseshoe Mountain
Where Candidates came from: Toronto, Mississauga, Edmonton, Calgary, Australia, London, USA Cities.
Program Details:
Thursday October 16th 2008 – 17th Shawwal 1429:
The Taaruf started at 5.45pm with the arrival of the participants at the Masjid us Saifee. They were registered, name tags given, snacks offered and introduced to their counselors. They met their counselors, followed by Namaaz, and after namaaz, Janab Amil saheb Abitameem Bhaisaheb, presided over the Daris held in the sahen. We had invited Janab Shk Aliakbarbhai Attar – Amilsaheb Anjuman e Fahkri - Mississauga, Ayaanul Jamat, Mashaikil kiram and other mumineen who had helped us in many ways – with transportation of the participants and accommodation, others with financial help for the Taaruf.
With Immense Karam and Ehsan, Aqa Maula (TUS) had sent us a pegham mubarak with Doa Mubarak- which Janab Amil saheb read. A powerpoint program prepared professionally by ITNC was presented. Dr. Abbas gave a welcome speech and thereafter the participants were invited to a Moghlai dinner in the basement of the Sehan. The taaruf participants were seated and served by the Committee members. Later the participants were invited to come upstairs and enjoy the fruit table as well as a chocolate fountain and tea / coffee. They all left at 11.00pm for the respective Uttara and residences.
Friday October 17th 2008 – 18th Shawwal 1429 :
The participants arrived at the Masjid by 8am. They were served coffee, cakes, and given gift packages – which included their team number (for the ice breaker games), bottled water, pen, tic tacs and a booklet with the names of the opposite sex participants. They were given baggage tags to put on their bags and later the room numbers were added. The two buses and one 15 person van arrived sharply at 8.30am and the participants were boarded and taken to Pine Ridge Ski Club. We had 108 participants in total – 55 ladies and 53 gentlemen. The ages ranged from 18 to 29 for the ladies and 20 to 33 for the gentlemen.
Upon arrival at the Pine Ridge Ski Club, light snacks were served and the participants were invited to the ice breaker games – which had been designed by the games committee – coordinated by Aliasgarbhai Adamji. After the games, an Italian lunch was served – As per all the meals - the décor and setup was directed by Yakutatusharaf bensab. with Shaikh Qaidjohar bhai, Yakutaben and team in charge of the setup working tirelessly through out to make sure that every little detail was in place.
After lunch and Namaaz, the participants reconvened for Shitabi Taaruf. After the shitabi taaruf, the participants were asked to hand in their rose choice slips to their respective counselors. Once the choice slips were handed, they were given their room keys.
They then boarded the buses to Carriage Hills. We had already delivered their luggage to their rooms and had also put welcome packages in each room. These welcome packages had popcorn, teabags, hot chocolate, peanuts, cookies, almonds, potato crisps, Lindor chocolates, pop, juice, chocolate bars. Alifiyaben Abdulhusein and members of the reception committee had worked for many days prior to the Taaruf to make up these welcome packages.
After a short rest and magrib namaaz, they returned to Pine Ridge Ski club for a Chinese dinner. A fantastic Chinese décor for the meal was set, followed by bonfires serving marshmallows, cookies and hot chocolate/coffee/tea. They returned to Carriage Hills resort at 11pm.
During the night, IT Committee headed by Mulla Khozemabhai together with Huzaifabhai Patwa, Shabbirbhai Janoowala as well as Mariamben and Alifiyaben from the Admin committee , and Mariamben Bharmal from London, entered the data from the rose choice slips and printed out the cubicle time slots. This was done without any hitches and all due to the advance hard work and planning by the IT and Admin sub committees.
Saturday October 18th 2008 – 19th Shawwal 1429 :
Committee members set up tents on the grounds of Pineridge Ski Club. Yakutatusharaf bensab suggested a Canadian theme for the cubicle meetings and had decided that tents would be ideal and they were !!! 20 tents were set up in a circle and numbered.
The participants arrived at 9.30am and served a continental breakfast in the lower hall. Later, the cubicle meetings were explained and they met their counselors and were given their respective lists. Those participants who did not have any meetings in certain time slots were entertained by video clips prepared by Aliasgarbhai Adamji.
After the cubicle meetings, a Mediterranean lunch was served - menu and décor all set up accordingly. After lunch, they were given a choice of joining in games outside or sitting around and talking. They were taken back up to Carriage Hills at 4pm and allowed time to enjoy the resort.
They returned to Pine Ridge for a Canadiana dinner at 8pm. After dinner, for the first time in a Taaruf - skits were put on by several groups of participants , were funny, and practical and well received by all. After the skits, dessert, tea and coffee were served. The participants returned to Carriage Hills at 11pm.
Sunday October 19th 2008 – 20th Shawwal 1429 :
All checked out, and aboard the bus at 10am. They were served a continental breakfast on arrival at Pineridge, and then met with the counselors for a final meeting. They filled out post taaruf questionnaires and these, as well as the pre Taaruf questionnaires were collected.
Before departure to Toronto, an International Sunday brunch was served.
Group photographs were taken outside with Janab Abitameem Bhaisaheb, and the counselors.
>The Taaruf was felt by all – participants and committee members alike – to have been a great success. The credit goes to all the committee members who worked tirelessly and selflessly during the preparatory as well as the execution parts of the taaruf. We were very ably led by our Janab Amil Saheb, Abi Tameem Bhaisaheb and Yakutatusharaf bensab, without whose guidance and advice this Taaruf would not have been possible.
There is no doubt that all this was made possible, only with the Doa Mubarak of our beloved Aqa Maula ( TUS) and we humbly Araz Lakho Sajadaat us Shukur for all these nemato, and may Aqa Mola (TUS) Nazaraat and Doa be bestowed on us and we pray that we always be the very grateful recipients of Aqamola (TUS) Doa Mubarak ,as always praying that Allah Taallah grant our Aqa Maula (TUS) a very long life – ta roze qayamat- Ameen.
Result: Inshallah we have 5 confirm Joras – and another 11 Joras talking and possible.
What Participants had to say:
They loved the whole program , commended the committee for the organization. They were overawed by the whole proceedings :- the beautiful surroundigs, the enchanting decoration especially at mealtimes, and the exuberance, nashaat of Tnc khidmatguzar.
Most said the resort idea was great, they loved it and enjoyed being within close vicinity of each other as there were no host homes to go to and therefore had more time to spend with each other – no travel time.
Abde Syedna tus Dr. Abbas
We take this opportunity to humbly Araz shukur in the khidmat of Syedul Ajal Shz Aliwaqaar Ammar bhaisaheb Jamaluddin sahib dama majdohul aali for giving us this opportunity to perform khidmat and for Shz sahib`s dua and priceless advice without which it would not have been possible. We thank Behen sahiba Zahabiyah behensaheba for her drive and guidance right along. We surely missed their presence in our midst, and hope they can be with us the next time. Thanks also to the ITNC office team for their support. Dr Abbas and Yasmeen are invaluable assets for TNC Toronto. And as usual they give their 110% for the Taaruf program.
Aqale abeede Syednal Minaam
Abitameem
