Dammam: 'An Anti-dowry Pldge and Campaign' by Jami’iyyatul Falah


Dammam: 'An Anti-dowry Pldge and Campaign' by Jami’iyyatul Falah
Media Release

Dammam, Mar 23: Where there’s a will, there’s a way. And the way was revealed in a form of an Event organized by Dammam and Jubai unit of Jami’iyyatul Falah (JF) which was held on March 19, 2009 at Sabia Istirah in Dammam, the eastern province of Saudi Arabia. The event carried the slogan of “Anti-Dowry Campaign” to bring the awareness in the community to revive the youth in particular and the whole nation in general. Every edge of the marquee was demonstrated with posters and banners which were describing the facts and figures of down-trodden families and the success story of Jam’iyyatul Falah since its inception in 1988.










An Anti-Dowry pledge and campaign to restore Islamic marriage values was held under the patronage of AMACO (Jubail, Saudi Arabia) in association with Jam’iyyatul Falah. Large crowd of spectators was in attendance at the Event, mostly youngster from Dakshina Kannada and Udupi Districts and proved their deep concern and pledge against dowry to restore Islamic marriage values. 


Keeping in mind the anti-social activities in the community and the increasing rate of unmarried girls in the community, the program was started with the recitation of Quran by Mohammad Mubeen and explained the meaning & value of marriage in Islam. Shabbir Ahmed, President of JF-Jubail Unit addressed the audience with his welcome note and valued their presence. Shahul Hameed, Advisor of JF Dammam Unit gave a brief introduction of Jam’iyyatul Falah and its activities. 

A documentary CD titled “Parivarthane” was released on the occasion by Mohammad Asif (Amaco, Jubail), Mahmood Saad (President, JF Dammam), Shabir Ahmed (President, JF Jubail) and M. H. Hameed (Advisor, JF Dammam). Each copy of Parivarthane CD was distributed to the audience.

In the dark hall, the audience stayed quiet for more than one hour and viewed the documentary CD of “Parivarthane” which showed the pathetic lives of the community back in the districts of Dakshina Kannada and Udupi, and in addition the latest development status of JF’s endless and massive effort. Immediately after the show, Khasim Ahmed came on the dais for the review of the documentary film and uttered the milestones that were achieved after filming of “Munnade” and “Aakrandana”. He further continued saying many have become aware after viewing the documentary film and many came forward with a helping hand to uplift the rural community.


In the course of the presentation, Khasim Ahmed recapitulated the recently taken bold step by Mohammad Ashraf, who got engaged to a very poor family girl from Ujire. Mohammad Ashraf is the younger brother of Mohammad Asif (Amaco), a well known business tycoon of Jubail (Saudi Arabia).


Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Ashraf shared their personnel experience with the spectators. Asif stated that he happened to meet some of the effected 61 families of “Akrandana” and found those families in pitiable condition. After seeing the unfortunate families, he decided to take one of the girl from a poor family. In this present world, parents play the major role and most of the parents are running behind the well-off status in society. At this point, his parents were convinced and were ready to accept the girl.


In order to break the chain of anti-social activities, Asif further continued by saying that by giving some financial support and arranging the marriage of that girl will not solve the problems. Therefore, to stop such routine practice in our community some rich or middle class guy should come forward to marry such poor girls and then at some extent the problems will be solved. He urged the youngsters to set an example and come forward to unite and fight against the dowry system.


After making the obvious point by Asif & Ashraf, Ahmed Hussain, Advisor of JF Dammam Unit, came on the stage and asked the young unmarried audience to prove their wholeheartedness to fight against the dowry. A huge response came from the crowd of 600 and witnessed the 22 young bachelors aged around 25 years came forward voluntarily with a promise not to take dowry when they marry and JF Dammam & Jubail members have registered their names for this purpose. The emotional words from the young bachelors proved that they are ready to join hands to eradicate the system of dowry from the community.












On the occasion, Br. Ashraf invited all the attendee to grace with their presence for his marriage ceremony on 5 April, 2009 in Milagres Hall. He presented his marriage invitation card to all the units of Jam’iyyatul Falah.

On behalf of AMACO Jubail, Asif presented the memento to Khasim Ahmed recognizing him as a “Man of the Community”. The event was hosted by Mansour Ali Ahmed, Gen. Secretary of JF Dammam. A beautiful poem was narrated by Mohammad Mubeen describing some of the milestones achieved after “Munnade”, “Aakrandana” and “Parivathane”. The vote of thanks with an Islamic note was presented by Mohammad Ishaq.

The event was ended with the hope that “Parivarthane” will be adopted in the community by all individuals and different organizations.

  

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  • ZAKRIA AHAMED, mangalore

    Sun, Mar 29 2009

    Wonderful and I appreciate the event, people and progress of organization. May Allah Bless you all.

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  • thameem bastipadpu ullal, Kuwait

    Wed, Mar 25 2009

    Keep up good work JF keep it up Guys..Congratulation ...Hasainar,Qayyum,Naufal,Tanzil,Dont forget Anti Dowry while getting marriage..Tanks for Daiji for woderfull converage.

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  • Ibrahim, Padubidri / AlKhobar

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Great Job & Effort from JF, Kasim and Asif-Amaco. Congrats Ashraf. You will be remembered all the time.

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  • Abdul Hameed M H, Mangalore/Dammam

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Well done JF and Amaco team.We need more Asifs and Ashrafs to win this battle. Please read the comments of Hasan Yusuf , that says every thing.Thanks Daiji.

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  • Nameeza, Mangalore/Dubai

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Good work by Jami’iyyatul Falah..Hope everyone understands and follow as well...

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  • zacs (Dubai), Mangalore, Kudroli

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Thanks to Daiji for the coverage! Excellent work by JF for the upliftment of the Muslim community. The initiative is mind blowing and an eye opener. It’s worth watching the documentary “Akrandana” to know the real life of our few Muslim families who are victim of poverty. The joy and smile that was sighted on few after fulfilling their basic need was astounding. Hats off to the philanthropist who made it possible. There are lots more, till now, JF is able to address just the tip of the iceberg. So, it’s a moral obligation from each one of us to make possible contribution whole-heartedly. Unlike earlier, NRI’s always had a problem of finding the trusted source to part their surplus. Now there is no need to worry because we got JF that is highly trusted. Lets join hands and help JF to grow. If not now then never. Commendable work in Saudi by Khasim Ahmed and is Brother in law Ashfaq Mularapatna (pictured in 8th snap from top who is in center). Keep it up! God Bless all JF members.

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  • Lobo, mangalore

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Good work JF for your effort, really amazing, good work brother khasim, for your dedication and commitment, towards community congrats for Amaco man of the community, award, good work asif amaco keep going............

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  • Roy Prabhu, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Looks like the youngsters are doing avery good job. It was nice to see pictures of Hameed MH. Well done.

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  • IBRAHIM KALEEL ULLAL, Ullal/Mangalore,Al-Taif,Saudi Arabia

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Masha Allah, Excellent work done bye Jamiathul Falah groups, keep it up Guys..Congratulation ...Hasainar,Qayyum,Naufal,Tanzil,Dont forget Anti Dowry while getting marriage..Tanks for Daiji for woderfull converage.

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  • M.IQBAL KUDROLI, JUBAIL,K.S.A

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    heartly congrats 2 mr kashim ahmed who's the king maker of akrandana and parivartene also mr asif, ashraf and entire team of amaco

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  • Hussain .K.H, Sakleshpur/ Brunei

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Really a good work... This is what Islam speaks... we really not following Islamic rule,, Dowry is dead against in Islam and instead we have to pay them,. Because of this anti social culture, several our sisters are remain unmarried,, we all Muslim should think positively,,.. Thanks for efforts

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  • Kareem Thannirubhavi, Jubail

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Congratulatios to JF Dammam. Well done Mr. M.H.Hameed, Mr. Mubeen, Mr. Sahul and Mr. Mahmood.

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  • ibrahim zuhri melkar , Dubai

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Good work and keep it up, also need to educate people about simple marriage. extravaganza is also social evil like dowry .

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  • Aboobaker Ujire, Ujire. Abu Dhabi.

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Jamiathul Falah doing a great job. Keep up the good work guys. Thanks to Daijiworld for the such a wonderfull coverage.

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  • nasima, mangalore

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    good work from jf...really it will be good news for all the parents who having daughters....as we all are aware the condition of the parents of a girl will be so bad while her marraege may be the single decition of ashraf may help many families inshallah... thanks daiji like always your doing good work..

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  • Hasan Yusuf, Mangalore / Kuwait

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    The "ANTI-DOWRY CAMPAIGN" organized by Jaamiyatul Falah is indeed a good effort. I take this opportunity to thank the Organizers as well as I also thank daijiworld for their media coverage of this event. Marriage is very simple in Islam. As per the teachings of Islam, Boys/their parents cannot demand dowry from the girl or from her parents. Instead the boy has to pay "MAHR" (Gift) to the girl. The amount of the MAHR depends on the financial status of the boy. What we see today in our community is so many boys/parents demand the dowry from girls parents which is quite harmful and must be stopped by arranging AWARENESS Campaigns as Jamiyatul Falah does. People should see in their own eyes the plight of so many ruined families, and documentaries / CDs produced by Jamiyatul Falah is indeed EYE OPENERS to our people and efforts by Jamiyatul Falah is a gift to the community as well as is an example to the entire nation. I request all the community leaders to arrange the anti dowry awareness campaigns as JF does from time to time. As per the Islamic Teachings, following are the PRIMARY & SECONDARY Requirements for the marriage: 1) Mutual Agreement by the bride and the groom. 2) Two adult and Sane witnesses. 3) Mahr (marriage gift) to be paid by the groom to the bride either immediately or deffered. 4) Legal guardian representing the bride. 5) Written marriage contract ("Aqd-Nikah) signed by the bride and the groom and witnesses by the two adult and sane witnesses. 6) Qazi (Appointed Muslim Judge), a responsible person officiating the marriage ceremony. 7) Khutba-tun-Nikah (Sermon) to solemnize the marriage. The best marriage is that upon which the least trouble and expense is involved. Islam advocates simplicity in ceremonies and celebrations. Nice group snaps of the event. The anti dowry pledge by so many of our youth is an example for us, and may Allah reward their good intentions. Good to see the photographs of M.H. Abdul Hameed and Shahul Hameed in such events (these brothers are known to me). Once again thanks to Jamiyatul Falah and daijiworld, looking for more such events from them. Praying for more accomplishments in future.

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  • S. Ashrafullah, Bengaluru

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Excellent initiative by the JF. God Bless all of the involved volunteers and orgnizers of this noble social initiative. The youth who took the pledge will certainly influence other youth to follow suit and this is how dowry practice can be eliminated, Insha Allah, soon.

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  • ishaq, Mangalore/jubail

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    good move from jf...proved of asif and his family .wish u in advance happy married life ashraf.may allah fulfill all your dreams inshallah..thanks daiji for publishing this news

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  • Chandra, Mangalore

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    really great thought dear friends... (On ligther side), no money either due to recession.

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  • Mohammed Niyaz , ullal/ Mnagalore / Jubail KSA

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Thanks to daiji present this article & pictures. we are joined this great function. many youngster came forwared to they promised, they will marry without dowry. we are appreciating our youngstar who cam forward.

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  • HIDAYAH WOMENS FOUNDATION, Riyadh

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    congrats, may allah bless all the boys who have come forward to marry without dowry. our organisation which is an part of this campaign 'Aakrandana ' has the data of poor girls which is being collected by our team in mangalore. there are thousands of girls. Boys looking for a bride & are against unislamic dowry can contact us on Hidayah2007@rediffmail.com

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  • K.M.HANEEF, JEPPU MANGALORE

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Congrats.... Very good job done from Jami’iyyatul Falah

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  • MUNAWWAR BAIRIKATTE, AL -JUBAIL

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    first of all congratulation to JF for bring great awraness to the people through the younsters.also thank you very much for who come forward to join the great work with JF network for save community from dowri ghost. Keep continue untill kill this ghost and make it dowri in page of history as a bad memory.

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  • rizwan, manglore

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Very good job done from Jami’iyyatul Falah.this is model for other muslim brothers.keep it up.and thanks Daiji.

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  • faisal, kuwait/kaup

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    It is a great job done by JF.keep it up.

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  • aqqi , Abu dhabi

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    hai faheem khan bolar wher r u man ?

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  • Anwar Uchil , Kabul- Afghanistan

    Mon, Mar 23 2009

    Masha Allah wonderful news from Jami’iyyatul Falah , this message for entire humanity ... it really much appreciated those who came forward with their strong decision for not to take dowry , may Allah bless you all

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  • Ismail Thafseer, Mangalore, Jubail

    Mon, Mar 23 2009

    Masha Allah.. It is nice to see.. first of all I would like to wish JF for doing their great job. Congratulation all youngsters, may allah give reham to your future life. This is good decision from youngsters. All people should take oath for Anti dowry system that time only our country will grown up. Insha Allah… Thanx to daiji for your nice coverage.

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  • Lydia Lobo, Kadri

    Mon, Mar 23 2009

    Dowry is a system created by our society itself. Girls were expected to cook and look after children - boys to work outside. It suited well earlier, when families were agriculture-based but not today - its Hi-Tech world - we need to change too. Its time to make a resolution - educate your daughters at par with your sons and ensure that they can earn their living. Encourage them chose a companion who is supportive to put to use their education. There will be no issue of dowry. Same with the sons - do not bring home a daughter-in-law to be a house-maid. As you expect your daughters to earn their living, let the daughters-in-law do that too. Get them do the housework with your help - you care for their children when they are at work - our society will be a heaven on earth.

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  • Zulfi, Ullal / Dubai

    Mon, Mar 23 2009

    Congrats dear brothers Shahjahan and Tanzeel... and also all friends involved... May Allah bless u all

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  • munna, bajpe/Muscat

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Keep up good work JF , hoping there will be 'parivartene'.good to see some faces from bajpe,may allah reward.

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  • Abdul Rahman Palimar, Muscat, Oman

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    It is a great job done by JF. Keep up the good work. Very nice to see the snaps of my brothers Ishaq Bhai, Abdul Hameed Bhai & Mubeen bhai. Thanks to Daijiworld for the coverage.

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  • Zulfi, Ullal / Dubai

    Mon, Mar 23 2009

    Congrats.... Shahjahan, tanzeel and all other friends

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  • M.R.MANCHI, KUWAIT

    Tue, Mar 24 2009

    Very good job done from Jami’iyyatul Falah.this is model for other muslim brothers.keep it up.and thanks Daiji.

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