Northem Ireland Muslim Famity Association INIMFAI, 7 Rugby Road Belfast, BTT 1PS Tèl.. 00441012890 315784 '.Ilnimla.or email.. nimfabewasl aol.com ICrtyTrW ' 1151eTF*AQ..2 4J¥•Th) NIMFA (AGM 2024) Northern Ireland Muslim Family Association (NIMFA) Annual Report 2023
Contents P8rt1 Quran recitation Vision. Mission and Obje¢lNes Welcomè Minutes of last AGM Isr BrerKla) Chairman report and ad(nowledgementslB T Javaidl Activities Financial report (Dr Khattakl School Principles report (Br Samir) Future Plans Networking Actbvty Concluding remarks Extemal Activities Part2 Question and answer Open discussion
VISION and MISSION NIMFA Vision Statement is: 'NIMFA is an 8Qtive ènd fiiendty society which supports and wort(s in Partnership wilh Ihe Northem lrn18nd Community at large to loster good mlations-. These values and ideals are amplified further in the Mission Slatemenl.. Northem Ir81and Muslim Famity Associalion is 8 volunlary group which aims to meet the needs ol 811 Muslim families by giving support Ihmugh soci81. sntual and educalion actNilies loryoung and old. We strive to work closèly in partnetship th other F81th Communities, v8ri0US community groups and Ioc818ufhonties lo improv8 good relatn$ which 11 help Muslim families celebrate their identity and integrate wifh the society in which we liv8. Ob'ectives 1. To promole the spiritual, social, educational. recreational, psychological and physical well-being of all members of the family. 2. To help these families preserve their Islamic Klentrties, and integrate in the communty of Northem Ireland as Northem Irish Muslims. 3. To complement the work of other local and national organisations supporting local Muslim familiès. 4 To organise and facilitate voluntary community work. Welcome On behaff of the Executrve Committee of NIMFA, I would like to vftlcome each and every one of you for taking the time to attend our 2024 AGM. Special thanks to those brothers and sisters who have travelled from outside Belfast to be with us today. Minutes of last AGM To be read by Sr Brenda
Chairman's Report As the Chaiman of Northem Ireland Muslim Family Association INIMFA) l am pleased to present our Annu81 General rneeting report for the year 2023. Looking back on 2023 and reflecting on all the developmentsl activities including a serps of tefvrt>ishment works. meetings. social gatherings and netrNorking. l tske this as an opportunty lo thank you all and Ask Allah lo reward and support US 811. Tr past lew years have been a very SnIfICant Stage in NIMFA'S development, with the help of Altah. l am datenined to ensur8 that l and the Management Committee continue to make extremeky positNe contributions to meeting the needs of our community induding education, personal development. Islamic Culture, Integration and otganvzational development. l arn partiwlarty happy with the refurtjishment works of our building and the Iremendous efforts of those who have worked tireless towards having a dean. safe and inviting cenlre with facilities that are in accordance to Islamic teachings. We are happy to see that our community are enjoying and appfecialing the new improved space, with improved disabilty accth and thal NIMFA now has ownership of the building at 7 Rugby Road. Acknowledgements I would like to thank my fellow members of the Management Committee and our Trustees for their untiring support throughout the year. Br Abu Bakr, Br Mohammed and Br Hassam for sharing the Taraweeh prayers. All those who donated for the ongoing refurbishmenls at NIMFA. Those who cleaned in Ramadan. All those who helped with Friday Khutbah. including Br Hassan. Br Sharif, Br Mohammed and Br Amir A special thanks to all of our volunteers including our dedicated school staff
The cleaning team Induding.. Sr Linda and other Somalian sisters, Br Omar, Br Abdul and all other sister5 and brothers vtho have contributed throughout the year I would like to express gratitude lo those who supported. especially al Ramadan. Or Yusuf, Br Toufeeq, Br Ali and Br Omar. Activities mal Activities 5 daity prayers and h¥0 Fr¢day prayers Ramadan- we provided Zakat ul Fitr and Iftar Eids Quran and Islamic StlieS for children (dedicated committee and teachers) GCSE Islam Giving advic8 and sign posling Perfoming marriage- helping in Nika BeaVeMents- help with funerals, pro¥e ffin, Ghussal. prayer Support for reverts Commemoration for Rernernbering Srebrenica NewP nd rtaken Continued refurbishment works Future plans The Management Committee, volunteers and wmmunity are extremely commendable and a strength to the Muslim community here in Nl. NIMFA continues to be blessed to have the support of the community through Friday donations and a dedicated volunteer team to allow NIMFA to achieve our Strategic Goals and secure future stabilty. l am confrdent in the cornmitment of the Management Committee. volunteers and comrnunty contribution to help us continue to provide a place of worship and service for Ihe Muslim communty. We are delighted to now be in a position of ownership of the buikling and thal the 8Xtension and refurbishment work has been so successful to date. Strat ic Develo ment We are dedicated to our rent strategic plan's implernentation over the next five years and the vision that it ascribes to. NIMFA has successfully secured premises to continue with the work we do and provide a place for our ever growing community and is committed to this endeavor. NIMFA continues to establish a political line. core voluntary staffing structure to work towards supporting the needs of the community. As a support to our community our
next priority goal 8t NIMFA 1$ lo replace our previous Sheik Mohammed with an in house Imam and caretaker. NIMFA management committee has sought parental feedback for the development of the Hikmah School and curriculum with the support of the dedicated leacher5 and Br Samir to ensure that all of the children have the opportunity to learn Quranic and Islamic study. Partnershi Mos with other Islamic Centres and Belfast Islamic Centre Craigavon Islamic Centre Islamic Centre. Coleraine Newtownards Mosque Newry1slami¢ Centre Baltymena Mosque Iqra. Dunmury Islamic Centre Islamic Makteb, Dublin Islamlc Cultural Centre, Dublln Dundalk Mosqu8 Muslim Counal of Brttain (MCB) Derry Mosque Coleraine Mosque Enniskillen Mosque BMCA NIMCA Bangor Muslim Crynmunty Centre Networkin and communication activit for the develo ment of NIMFA Lekan Ojo&Okiji Abasi- Counselling All Nations Services Brid Ruddy, Wld Flower Alley Brid Arthurs, Forward South Partnership Patrick Yu, NICRE Dee Corbett, Queens University PSNI Support for external organisations Nl Council for Racial Equalty Remembering Srebrenica
Concluding remarks In conclusion. I would like to acknowledge members of the Management Committaè for all their hard work, commitsnent and dedication over the past years to make NIMFA a valuable communty resource. I would like to thank the wider communty for their owoin9 SUPPOrt of the project. I would like to thank all of those whom have contribuled to NIMFA. I must say that without their financial and practical support we would not be able to continue th8 work and Services, thank you. Member of the Executive Mr Javaid Naveed {MBE), Chainnan Mr Ihsan Abbas, Vice Chairman Sr Brenda Skillen. Secretary Dr Mohammad Yusuf Kh8ttak, Treasurer Mr Louay Maged, Member Br Samir Al-Halabi, Member Dr Wasif Naeem, Member Br Moharnmed Al Qaryoooti Trustees Mrs Ishral Hassan Mrs Khadijeh Okdeh, Member Br Zamir ul Huda Assets Report NIMFA purchased the existing building in the year (2020). Total price of building.. £265,000 Deposit.. £55,000 Initial Loan.. £210,000 Annual Repayment: £195400 Outstanding Balance £14600