FIMA UPDATES 80 Dear Brothers and Sisters Assalamu Alaikum Another 104 ill and injured patients have died in Gaza over the past 2 days due to the lack of adequate health care. There are insufficient medicines in the available health facilities, medical equipment are in urgent need of service and repair and those requiring more intensive treatment or surgery are prevented from leaving Gaza by the stranglehold of the Israelis. Are we going to remain complacent and witness this systematic decimation of our brothers and sisters in occupied Palestine? I urgently appeal to you all to deliver any available medicines and medical supplies to our partners (Partners International Medical Aid) for distribution in Gaza. Your contribution can save the life of a man, woman or child in Palestine. More than a third of all casualties are children! Dear Brothers and Sisters, please respond with commitment and passion to the urgent appeals for assistance and relief from our colleagues in Gaza. May Allah (SWT) reward you all with Rahmah and Barakah Insha'Allah! Their contact details are as follows: Partners International Medical Aid PO Box 1126410 Jeddah 21371 Flat 14 Tower 1 Al-Basma Towers Al-Ameer Majeed Street Jeddah 21371 Saudi Arabia Contact Person: Dr Malik Abu-Regaila (relations@pimacare.net) Our FIMA banking details are: Account name: Jordan Society of Islamic Medical Sciences Bank Jordan Islamic Bank Branch Shmeisani Branch, Amman Account no. 46327 Contact person: Dr Aly Mish'al (info@islamic-hospital.org) Shukran Jazeelan Dr. Ashraf Jedaar FIMA RELIEF Chairman ajedaar@iafrica.com FIMA web-site: www.fimaweb.net 
FIMA UPDATES 79 The President and Relief Coordinators Islamic Medical Associations Humanitarian Relief NGO's Dear Brothers and Sisters Assalamu Alaikum The western world erupted with protest and outrage after the 'massacre' of 6 religious scholars in a local Jewish seminary in West Jerusalem. But they remain silent after the massacre of 120 innocent Palestine citizens doing nothing more than protecting their God-given birthplace. They remain silent on the systematic and blatant violation of all human rights of all the citizens of occupied Palestine since the creation of the illegitimate state of Israel. They remain silent on the thousands who have been killed, thousands more locked without fair trial in numerous prisons across Israel, millions more driven from their homes and living in exile across the Middle-East, Europe and elsewhere in the world. Those Palestinian brothers and sisters trapped in the various occupied territories including Gaza, West Bank and Jerusalem, are living under the most appalling conditions including access to basic essentials, access to health care, inadequate sanitation, contaminated drinking water, destroyed infrastructures including education, industries and other employment opportunities. More than 80% of the Palestinian population is living below the $2/day poverty line. Brothers and Sisters, we, the health practitioners in our respective IMA's of FIMA, can make a real difference in the lives of those struggling families in Gaza and elsewhere. With a little bit of effort and good planning, I invite you to join us in making a difference! You can start by coordinating your membership and associated partners in contributing to 1 or more of the following projects:
Jazakallah Khair Dr. Ashraf Jedaar Chairman, FIMA RELIEF ajedaar@iafrica.com
FIMA UPDATES 78 Kindly fill this FIMA ANNUAL REPORTING form for the period 2007. THANK YOU ANNUAL FIMA REPORTING FORM As decided by FIMA Council, this reporting form will save time allocated for IMA reporting during Annual Council meeting. Kindly write or type in BLOCK LETTERS. Click HERE to download the form (in Microsoft Word format). Kindly mail this form to: musa@mpf.org.my musamn@gmail.com tanveer.zubairi@gmail.com
FIMA UPDATES 77 Dear all in the leadership and membership of Islamic Medical Associations (IMAs) Salams 1. Kindly check out the webpage www.fimaweb.net 2. FIMA UPDATES 72-75 have been uploaded. 3. The 2008 FIMA & IMANA International Convention in Morocco has been uploaded. 4. The Madinah Forum has been uploaded. Kindly ensure you make your bookings early. 4. Links have been estb to : a. IMANA ( 2008 Morocco International Convention) b. Madinah Forum c. all IMAs that have webpages - kindly ensure your IMAs are linked, if nto kindly inform me. d. to IOMS 5. Kindly send to me all information related to your IMAs or activities which you would like to be uploaded. We will try to keep it updated regularly. Humbly yours Dr. Musa Mohd. Nordin musamn@gmail.com www.fimaweb.net
FIMA UPDATES 76 
URGENT APPEAL FOR VICTIMS OF BANGLADESH'S DEVASTATING FLOODS CLICK HERE TO DONATE! Dear Readers: Each year flooding in Bangladesh does millions of dollars worth of damage. There is a terrible loss to human life and livestock and colossal damage occurs to crops and whatever infrastructure that exists. This year’s monsoons and the melting snow in the mountains of Nepal have brought utter devastation to the world's poorest country. Bangladesh, which is located in the deltaic region of three enormous rivers, the GANGES, the BRAHMAPUTRA and the MEGHNA is also crossed by 150 rivers, most of which are flowing way above dangerously high levels. More than half the country is under water and 38 out of the 64 Districts of Bangladesh are without adequate amounts of drinking water or food. Some two billion dollars of damage has already been estimated and the death toll is rapidly rising. The human suffering, especially the children, the women and the old, as seen on TV is unbearable. IMANA WILL DO ITS SHARE. We appeal to the entire membership and all well wishers to once again come forward and open your hearts and pockets to relieve some of the sufferings of your less fortunate Brethren in Bangladesh. Your monetary contributions are urgently needed to rush dry food, drinking water and medicines to the affected. IMANA will work with agencies already on ground in Bangladesh. Please send your donations/Zakat to IMANA via check or donate online. Kindly specify BD FLOODS. ALLAH WILL REWARD YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY. Sincerely, Hafizur Rehman MD Chair, IMANA Relief Khalique Zahir Co-Chair, IMANA Relief
FIMA UPDATES 75 1. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF IMA KENYA Assalamu alaikum The AGM for IMA OF KENYA will be held on the 2ND DECEMBER 2007. PLEASE PASS THIS TO MEMBERS OF OTHER IMAs . ANYBODY WHO CAN ATTEND THIS MEETING , WE WILL APRECIATE GREATLY. THANKS Prof. Adam IMA Kenya 2. NEWS FROM DOCTORS WORLD WIDE TURKEY Dear Brother Ashraf, Assalamu alaikum. We are waiting for update information regarding cyclone from our central office in UK, and our brothers in Pakistan and Bangladesh. We have already rolled out an appeal for volunteer medical team and relief material nationwide. Wassalam. Prof. M.Ihsan Karaman,MD Doctors Worldwide Turkey Branch 3. NEWS FROM NDF ( IMA BANGLADESH ) Dearest Akhi. During last flood NDF sent 200 medical team in different remote and affected area. Each team consisted of 3-5 physician, paramedic and other volunteers from the community. They undertook medical examinations and treatment, provided medicines as well as dry food, drinking water, cooking utensils, edible oil. At this moment our team have not yet returned from their operations. Please stay in touch. Kholdun 4. NEWS FROM DOCTORS WORLD WIDE From: "anfal" To: "Doctors Worldwide" Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2007 3:24 PM Subject: Re: Green Crescent Cyclone in Bangladesh Following our conversation this morning and also contact with the field workers in Bangladesh. The following can be said : Despite publicity most of the worst hit areas have hardly been reached i.e. they are in the extreme coastal areas where there are no roads but only rivers and canal systems. Our team has managed to provide a few hundred food packages and money to some of these victims on Sunday; they hired a large fishing trawler. What the people need is food and shelter. Clean drinking water is not required because all the tube wells are deep (300m) so they are not contaminated and still working. The contents of the food packages are as follows; > 5kg rice > 2kg Lentils > 2kg Potatoes > 1kg salt This will last a family of 5 for about 2-3 days at a cost of £4 per package. However, larger packets containing similar items but with extras, for 1 months supply will cost about £75. They also need blankets which cost around £2.50 per piece. They require about 500+ If you are considering rebuilding their homes then a complete tin building will cost £175 each. The areas we are working in are; Bhola Island, Daultatkhan, Charfession, Hazipur and Pautukali District. Some of the areas are only accessible by boat and since the area is not mapped, local knowledge is vital. So far we have done one round in Hazipur and will continue Wednesday. Our work is specialized because of the locations are deep in the delta. Fortunately due to the DWW clinic and it's medical staff medical backup exist if the need arises and they went on the first trip, so far no medical emergency exist except those injured by falling debris. In terms of funds we are using money from our orphans project which stands at about £5,000 which is currently in the Bangladesh Green Crescent account. All the food, medication and materials are locally available in Bhola and large medical supplies are available in Dhaka. If you wish to contact the area then call Humyun on Bhola Island on 008801711481279 he speaks Urdu and some English We will send photo's of the relief work soon and full feedback and expenditure details will be provided. Thanking you Faisal Mostafa
FIMA UPDATES 74 Dear Members Exco and office bearers of IMA's Assalamualaikum Please find update on the subject matter. This activity is being generated jointly by Muslim Aid, UK (I am on its board) and IMA Bangladesh which works under the name of BNDF. Muslim Aid has one of the largest network of relief operations in Bangladesh for the last ten years. I invite Dr. Ashraf to initiate a relief program. I can assist in passing info and safe transit of funds via UK office of Muslim Aid. Wassalam Dr. Tanveer Zubairi Secretary FIMA ABOUT MUSLIM AID(UK) Muslim Aid is a UK based relief and development agency established in 1985 and working in over 60 countries with field offices in Bangladesh, Bosnia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Iraq, Pakistan, Philippines, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Sudan. We work with all in need, regardless of their race, religion, gender, nationality or political opinion and specialise in providing: emergency relief including food, shelter and medical support; capacity building through water, sanitation and health programmes; education and skills training; micro-financing and income generation and orphan support programmes. UPDATE ON MABFO CYCLONE SIDR RELIEF OPERATIONS November 19, 2007 Two MABFO teams are at work in the cyclone affected areas - one in Bagerhat (working in Morelganj and Shoronkhola thanas) and the other at Patuakhali (Mirzaganj and Khepupara/Kolapara). MABFO is working in collaboration with 3 partner NGOs including Sheba Manob Kollan Kendro (SMKK) in Morelganj and 3 others including Chorkhola Social Development (CSD) in Patuakhali. MABFO Teams in Morelganj and Patuakhali are distributing today (Nov 19) food items to 1,000 families in the unions of Doibhoddohati, Hoglabunia and Boloibunia and 800 families in Kolapara/Khepupara, respectively. The food items include 2kg of rice, 1 kg pulse, salt, candles and match boxes. As Pirojpur has also been badly affected, MABFO decided to open another centre there covering Bhandaria and Mothbaria thanas. The team at Pirojpur will start work from today. To further strengthen our teams in these 3 areas, additional 30 staff in Bagerhat, 10 each in Patuakhali and Pirojpur are being sent to the affected areas. These staff have been deputised from MABFO Microcredit Program. In Bagerhat a 5-member WATSAN Team has been formed with Br. Mannan as the coordinator. This team will undertake surveys, assess water and sanitation needs and sink and install tube wells and sanitary latrines where needed. MABFO initially put a sum of Tk. 700,000 for this operation; Tk. 300,000 for Morelganj, Tk. 200,000 for Patuakhali and Tk. 200,000 for Pirojpur. With funding assurances from Muslim Aid-UK, MABFO has decided to transmit another Tk. 2,000,000 for Bagerhat and Tk. 1,000,000 each for Patuakhali and Pirojpur. The body count continues to rise and is feared to reach, as per Red Crescent, 10,000. The immediate and urgent needs are, in addition to food items and drinking water, housing and shelter and repair and rebuilding of community structures like schools. ECHO-USA has provided US$ 8,000 for relief operations. Muslim Aid Australia has informed us this morning that they have approved Aus$ 10,000. ABOUT MUSLIM AID Muslim Aid is a UK based relief and development agency established in 1985 and working in over 60 countries with field offices in Bangladesh, Bosnia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Iraq, Pakistan, Philippines, Somalia, Sri Lanka and Sudan. We work with all in need, regardless of their race, religion, gender, nationality or political opinion and specialise in providing: emergency relief including food, shelter and medical support; capacity building through water, sanitation and health programmes; education and skills training; micro-financing and income generation in addition to providing specialist programmes such as orphan care. As well as supplying practical help, Muslim Aid assists communities in examining the causes of poverty and underdevelopment, and in advocating for a more just society and a sustainable future. Muslim Aid is a signatory of the IFRC Code of Conduct of NGO in Disaster Relief, a member of British NGOs for Overseas Development (BOND), a member of the European Commission Humanitarian Aid department (ECHO) and supports the UN Millennium Development Goals (MDG).
FIMA UPDATES 73 1. BANGLADESH CYCLONES Dear Brothers and Sisters Assalamu Alaikum Bangladesh was devastated by 1 of the worst cyclones to hit their shores in the past 3 decades. 932PPeople are confirmed dead with several thousands more expected deaths. A quarter million have been left homeless and destitute. Whole villages have been destroyed, roads damaged and communications and other essential services severely disrupted. Please prepare for further details of the FIMA Relief response as we gather information and needs assessment from our brothers in Bangladesh and other relief agencies (Islamic Relief, Mercy Malaysia, Doctors Worldwide, Al-Khidmat etc) Please circulate this communication to our brothers in Bangladesh. Should you have any first-hand information regarding the cyclone, then please forward same to me. We pray for the safety and recovery of the helpless and affected in Bangladesh. Shukran Jazeelan Dr. Ashraf Jedaar Chairman FIMA Relief 2. NEWS FROM PIMA Dear Dr. Ashraf, Yes! It is a massive disaster. Our partner organization "Muslim Aid" has promptly started relief work. I am trying to contact Dr Kamrul Ahsan, who sent me an email only last week about the next meeting, I will let you know the latest. I am trying to call him and as soon as I get hold of some communcation I will let you know. Dr. Tanveer Zubairi FIMA Secretary
FIMA UPDATES 72 Knowledge Economic City, Madinah Conference - March
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Dr. Musa President FIMA
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FIMA UPDATES 71 Dear Brothers and Sisters Assalamu Alaikum I hope and pray that you are all healthy and prosperous in the conduct of your respective professions. We were recently called upon to relieve the plight and suffering of the millions affected by the seasonal floods in Southern Asia (Bangladesh and India) and Africa (Sudan). We salute and thank all those who have responded or are preparing to respond. Your actions and prayers will not pass unnoticed and will be rewarded in abundance, Insha'Allah. In the same breath, let us not forget our 2 "orphans" Palestine and Iraq who require ongoing support and collaboration. I humbly request that the brothers in Scientific Medical Association (SMA Jerusalem/Palestine) and IMA Iraq provide us with detailed reports of the current status in their territories and their humanitarian and medical needs to formulate a more effective and appropriate response. Peru was recently affected by an earthquake, their worst in 30 years, killing over 600 with more than 1500 injured and thousands more homeless. The infrastructure, including hospitals, were either destroyed or severely disrupted in at least 3 cities i.e. Chincha, Cunete and Pisco. The International Community has responded with emergency medical and humanitarian aid but much more is needed in both the short-term and longer term and rehabilitation of the region. Without an immediate partner in the region, FIMA must rely on Islamic Medicl Association North America to keep us informed of the developments and needs of this South American state. Our prayers and well-wishes are extended to the affected families in these provinces of Peru. May Allah (SWT) ease their pain and suffering with expeditious relief and support from participating Relief Agencies. We are now beset with another humanitarian crisis that has been unfolding since the start of civil war in the 1990s. Somalia has been gripped by a vicious civil war fuelled by the West and Ethiopia as its ally. The worst affected are usually the helpless and innocent citizens who have abandoned their homes and caught in the wild without basic shelter, nutrition, clean drinking water, health and clothing. The population is severely affected by malnutrition and its associated diseases affecting mostly women and children. There has been an escalation in the violence with increasing casualties since March 2007 with many more added daily! Are we going to remain observers and witness to these atrocities without action or can we expand the initiatives of the pioneers in Darfur with similar campaigns. An organization called Somali Organization for Development and Humanitarian Aid (SODAHA), a non-governmental non-profit organization, has requested medical and humanitarian assistance in the region (www.sodaha.org). They have undertaken to facilitate the logistics of any aid in any form e.g. medical relief teams, medical supplies, humanitarian aid etc. They also guarantee the safe passage of any medical team visiting the region. We are indebted to our partners in the region to provide us with confirmation of these circumstances and to act as a conduit for the provision of aid to this region. We will receive updates from them as the program unfolds. For your information and response, please note the following banking details of the FIMA Relief Account (please indicate the destination of your contribution i.e. Palestine, Iraq, Floods, Somalia. JORDAN ISLAMIC BANK Shmeisani Branch - Amman Account # 46327 Beneficiary: Jordan Society for Islamic Medical Sciences. Contact: Prof Aly Mishal: 00962795990054 E-mail: info@islamic-hospital.org Swift Code: JIBAJOAM Full No.: (235860 - 235821) (001) 001 0046327 Shukran Ashraf Jedaar
FIMA UPDATES 70 1. FIMA RELIEF : FLOODS IN AFRICA Dear Brothers and Sisters Assalamu Alaikum We have successfully passed the first half of this blessed month of Ramadaan and continue to enjoy its numerous benefits as individuals, families and communities. However, not all of us are so fortunate to sit down with our families each evening to enjoy the delicious prepared meals or to gather in our mosques and share the Taraweeh prayers together. Africa has been devastated by deluges of torrential rain over the past few months causing havoc and destruction in the affected regions including Sudan, Chad, Uganda, Nigeria, Algeria, to name but a few of the many countries affected. The floods have killed many hundreds, left hundreds of thousands homeless and destroyed the infrastructure and essential services including health. Our previous communication on this issue warned of the spread of diseases in the aftermath of the flooding. Cholera and Malaria have already taken the lives of scores of people without shelter and sustenance. Dear Brothers and Sisters, please spare a thought for those less fortunate than ourselves and donate generously to the FIMA Relief fund established to alleviate the suffering of those affected. We will accept any form of assistance: emergency relief supplies and equipment can be sent directly to the affected region using out network of IMA's, cash can be deposited into the FIMA Relief account (details below). All forms of contributions are welcomed i.e. Zakaah, Lillah, Fitrah and Sadakah. Shukran for your generous contributions and support. JORDAN ISLAMIC BANK Shmeisani Branch - Amman Account # 46327 Beneficiary: Jordan Society for Islamic Medical Sciences. Contact: Prof Aly Mishal: 00962795990054 E-mail: info@islamic-hospital.org Swift Code: JIBAJOAM Full No.: (235860 - 235821) (001) 001 0046327 Dr. Ashraf Jedaar Chairman FIMA RELIEF
FIMA UPDATES 69 1) Introduction
From 26th to 30th of July 2007, we were occupied. In that recent past, we spaced our brain to store stacks of pleasant memories grasped in Lido, Bogor , Indonesia . The name of the programme was coined 9 years ago and since then it has been reappearing annually. The 9th FIMA International CAMP for MEDICAL STUDENTS this year came with the theme, ‘Excellence Promotion for Skilful Medical Students’. With effortful initiative and unsurpassable teamwork between 4 parties c*FIMA, IMAKSA, WAMY and IIMA-, the camp was finally realized (as the venue had been changed at short notice from Istanbul to Bogor , and this requires a huge amount of works!). A big thank you-note to Allah, as the participation was free of charge.
Modern peasantries, Al-Kahfi and Al-Azhar sheltered us throughout the camp. Apart from us, around 150 participants from Saudi Arabia , Indonesia , Sudan , Turkey and Palestine shared in this camp. This comprehensive program covered educational, cultural, social, sport, tourist and recreational activities. Meanwhile, the operations follow closely the scouting camp system. Pertaining to the direction of the programme, it is pertinent to reference the ‘brochure’.
"The core program of this camp focused on the skills of the ideal Muslim medical students in virtually all aspects of personality development. It attempts to boost the development of essential skills expected to be prominent features of the contemporary Muslim medical student. It helps in directing the students of medicine to be effective participants in the development of their Muslim nation and the world in general. The program format includes a series of brief talks followed by group workshops on the selected topics with an emphasis on discussions, debates and active interaction among participants. The teaching and learning is facilitated by eminent local and international speakers.
So the thrill began…
2) Cultural programme
Each morning of the day’s event were filled with the cultural programme; consisting of a series of lectures, discussions and **presentations. The topic of the lectures ranged from many fields and interests however they are still in line with the theme of the camp. In the hope of equipping participants with skills and knowledge that will help them in attaining excellence in both academic and life, Prof Hassan Bella, Dr Riyadh Abu Sulaiman and Dr Salih al Ansari were invited to enlighten us.
Below is the summary of the cultural programme.
DAY 1
CHANGE By: Prof. Hassan Bella This particular talk speaks mostly about the need for change in the Muslim world and the concept of change in Islam which is different from the west. Change must voluntarily come from within an individual and Allah will insyaAllah help along the way.
‘We have to keep up or we will be left out’
ACQUIRING SKILLS By: Dr Salih al Ansari (president IMAKSA)
This is another interesting talk in this camp which speaks about how to acquire a skill. The problem with Muslim nowadays is they do not do things to the best of their ability. Works are often not performed optimally because they do not posses the skills to ‘renew and refresh’, which is essential in keeping the motivation high. The presenter issued 15 ideas and steps on how to master a skill and excel in it.
‘Value of a person depends on the skills/ knowledge they master’
DAY 2
COMMUNICATION & ITS SKILLS By: Prof Hassan Bella
Islam urges positive communication and our Prophet is the best communicator as there are evidences that he used purposely body language, spoke at the level of people’s minds and used to repeat 3 times until people understood. The skills of effective communication are important for medical students as this is our main asset in our field in order to get patient’s trusts and attention. Prof Hassan Bella presents on the importance of communication, their objectives and ways of achieving effective communication especially verbal communication.
‘Hearing is by the eyes’
TIME MANAGEMENT & ORGANISATION By: Dr Riyadh Abu Sulaiman (V. President of IMAKSA)
Quoting Dr Riyadh, ‘killing time is not just a crime; it is a murder because time is life’, makes me wonder on the importance of time and thus the skills on its management and organization. The gravity of Islamic perspective on time is very big as stated in al Quran and Hadeeth. For example, how Islam stresses on prayer time and that Allah had swore on time in Suratul-Asr.
‘Doing the right thing is more important than doing the things right’
DAY 3
TIPS & TRICKS FOR MEDICL PROFESSIONALS By Dr Riyadh Abu Sulaiman
This is a short interactive talk on computers skills which was not only enjoyed by the students but also the doctors! Computer and electronic gadgets can be stressful for some people. However by knowing the right ways and some tricks, we can get the same results while being economical in terms of time and cost. Dr Riyadh gave a short talk on slide master, photography storing, duplicates, file transferring and others. The best thing is when he had prepared the actual slides for the tips therefore the participants did not only grasp the ideas but also know how to do it!
SUCCESFUL PRESENTATIONS By: Prof Hassan Bella
Prof Hassan Bella provided the participants with the principles of A successful presentation. It is vital that the presenter has concern on both, his appearance and the content of the presentations. An effective presentation will be a 2-way and interactive session.
‘If I hear it, I forget it, If I see it, I remember it, If I do it, I know it’.
DAY 4
LEADERSHIP AND TEAMWORK SKILLS By: Dr Salih Al Ansari
It’s the 4th day and the participants are already exhausted with 3-full days of lectures and outdoor activities. Therefore, Dr Salih tries to deliver his speech in the simplest and quickest way. He got the participants to divide themselves into 4 groups and discuss among the group members on whether the real agent of change is the leader or the community. The philosophy behind this activity is not the resolution of our discussion but it is a medium for him to find true leaders among the participants. This is because, he does not assign any leaders for the groups, the participants must arrange themselves and a true leader among the group members will feel responsible to navigate the discussion.
‘A good leader is a good forecaster’
LIFE SKILLS By: Dr Salih Al Ansari
Life skill is the ability, behaviour, or habit applied throughout life that enables one to cope with people and situations, and to achieve success. Life skills are divided into 3 groups which are social, intellectual and emotional. For example, the social skill needed in making friendship, intellectual skill in making decision and emotional skill in coping with loss. This particular skill is different from the other skills as it cannot be taught through lectures and group discussion but one has to face something in real life and learn from it.
3) Complementary programme
As for any camp in the heart of nature, one would look forward to mingle with nature and get our hands and boots dirty. We kick started our outdoor activities with trekking across the hills of Bogor . The picturesque adventure had us climbing up hills, leaping over streams, tripping over rocks, gaping in awe (especially the Arabs who have deserts as their field trips back home) at breathtaking views of mountains, running across agricultural fields, peeking into chicken huts, chasing farm lorries, and stopping to play with the local children and chat with the local elderly. This gave us a great introduction to the beautiful ‘rain city’ of Indonesia , where agriculture was at its best.
For the next few days, our afternoons were packed with outbound activities, which are outdoor activities designed to teach us the reality of teamwork, trust and loyalty. Each group activity was tailored to teach us a life lesson and somehow measured the extent of our unity as a group and leadership. There were no specific learning outcomes; each group’s learning experience was unique. After warming up our stiff unused muscles and preparing our worried minds for the highlight of our outbound, we managed to throw away our fears and fly fox our way down the slope which indeed was an exhilarating experience. With that task accomplished, each of us went back proudly to our dormitories carrying in our hearts the belief that any challenge is possible, with faith.
Being compassionate doctors in the making, we valued the chance to serve the local community with any little medical knowledge we had. The community service program aimed to educate the local school kids about anaemia, including subtopics of nutrition, iron deficiency, altitude effects, and intestinal parasites. The session was packed with fun learning interactive activities such as sing-along, quizzes with presents and bombarding questions from the inquisitive kids. We gathered their weight and height to calculate their BMI, along with relevant details in aid of a research on altitude and anaemia. Serum haemoglobin measurements, which were initially proposed, had to be cancelled due to hygienic purposes. The day was wrapped up with an informal friendly basketball match with the kids, who proved that boy; we have truly aged through the years.
4) Cultural performance
On the boy’s side, cultural performance enlivened each night, even passing the time’s boundary engraved by closing ceremony. The four groups (Ashbilia,Cordova,Tolaitelah,..ooh I forgot) were led by four leaders, and assisted by eight sub-leaders. Accumulated creativity from five countries, amounted to unique, colourful and interactive performances ranging from sketches, songs/nasheeds/anthems, and games and were delivered in the pentad of language. The nights witnessed the richness of Arabic people with their numerous songs i.e. ghuraba’ (far relatives) and ***kurubu’ (keropok), the Sudanese who loyally wore their own tradition outfits, the Turkish with their good pronunciation of Malay words, and the Indonesian with their hilarious jokes and Achehian dance. That very night also visibly brought joy to a Palestinian participant, made me realized that we can find happiness even in the darkest time.
Separately held, the cultural night for female participants was filled with various songs sung by Indonesian participants according to their ethnicity which are Java, Sunda and Acheh. The Javanese girls sang songs i.e. ****Cublak-cublak suweng, Suwe ora Jamu, Jaranan, Perahu Layar and Rek ayo rek. The Sundanese danced ‘Jaipong’ dance to accompany Manuk Dadali and Bubuy Bulan songs. Another group representing Acheh, Sumatera sang the song "Kampuang nan jauh di mato". Consequently, Saudi Arabian girls promoted their unique custom of bride reception which includes singing and dancing. The vein of excitement swelled towards the end of the night as together, we performed a popular dance in Indonesia called ‘Ponco Ponco’ which often livens up particular celebrations.
5) Personal experience
Pushing the boundary; is the gist which I relished from this camp. The high expectation since the prelude of the programme was finally matched. I faced each day with accumulated modicum of ups and downs experiences and felt satisfaction at the paramount of it. Knowledge, leadership, brotherhood, teamwork, survival, creativity and issue of confidence flooded those days. Dr Musa Nordin’s one-day visit to deliver his talk solidified my contentment for the camp and refreshed my pride to be a Malaysian. Collapsed in exhaustion the minute I sat in the ‘Angkot’ seat to leave Bogor , I quietly regarded the camp as the best programme ever I have attended. -Hilmi-
My first attendance to a FIMA camp has left me with nothing but fond memories. The instantaneous, effortless lifelong friendships formed with the Indonesians and Arab Saudis, regardless of language barriers and cultural differences were a treasure kept close to our hearts. It made me realize that physical factors aside, our hearts are about the same; all striving for the love of Allah, and that is what brings us close. The inspiring speakers stimulated me with a burning desire to strive towards excellence in the medical field, not only academically but in all aspects - as they say, a well rounded Muslim doctor. We are all imperfect servants on this fertile soil provided by Allah. Our personal talents are to be eventually discovered and nurtured for the benefit of humanity. -Yati-
The bond of sisterhood that I embraced in this is camp is priceless and cannot be compared with all the other experience put together. Networking is vital in our medical profession, so I hope I can still keep in touch with the sister’s from Saudi and Indonesia . The outdoor activities taught us survival skills and was a defining factor which bonded the sisters. I am proud to say that is the second time I attended a FIMA Student Camp and I would probably come again next year. -Hajar-
6) Conclusion
As a whole, we recommend fellow medical and allied health students out there to experience the sensation of this annual camp, next year (2008). We purposely concealed our individual percentage of involvement in the camp in this semi-formal report as we perceive the next newcomers will enliven FIMA camp with their own creative way. Needless to say, spending money for attending beneficial event like this because of Allah is unquestionably a worthwhile experience. With His will, He will replace the money with something more valuable, as what He has promised in the Holy Quran.
And Allah knows best. Salam Engraved by: Mohd Hilmi Senin@Nordin Newcastle University Upon Tyne 2nd year Hajar Marlina Zulkifly University College of Dublin 3rd year Farihah Abdul Ghani Royal College Surgeon of Ireland 5th year Nurhayati Alias Trinity College Dublin 5th year Nurul Shahidah Zulkepli University College of Dublin 2nd year ______________________________
FIMA UPDATES 68 3rd INTERNATIONAL MUSLIM LEADERS’ CONSULTATION ON HIV/AIDS ADDIS ABABA ETHIOPIA 23RD JULY - 27TH JULY 2007 Organised by : The Islamic Medical Association of Uganda The Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council The Ethiopian Muslim Development Agency Sponsored by : USAID PEPFAR Ethiopia Constella Futures Partners : UNAIDS, World Conference of Religions and Peace, Family Health International, ActionAid, Population Services International, National Agency for the Control of AIDS - Nigeria RESOLUTIONS : The 3rd International Muslim Leaders Consultation on HIV/AIDS took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia from 23-27 July 2007, with more than 150 participants from 29 countries. The theme of the consultation was "The Islamic Approach to HIV/AIDS: Enhancing the Community Response." We, the participants, resolve as follows:
FIMA UPDATES 68 Dear All At the FIMA International Conference in Istanbul, I delivered a presentation on al-Madinah - Knowledge Economic City. And among others sensitised all to the upcoming conference in al-Madinah. Kindly find in this updates a preliminary announcement on this international conference. Dr. Musa President International Conference on Knowledge/IT Based Development (ICKID 2008) Le Meridien Hotel, Madinah, Saudi Arabia March 25-27, 2008 Madinah once a beacon of knowledge for the world is planning to become a "Center of Knowledge" and serve as a Catalyst for the Renaissance and Revival of the Muslim Ummah. In a continuously changing world with technological, scientific, economic and social challenges, innovative and creative solutions are needed to compete in a civilized society. Be a part of the action! Add to the discussions in Madinah. Help to make this world a better place to live in. Can Muslims attain their proper leadership role in the world of engineering, science and technology? How Madinah can become a cluster of knowledge based economy? How the underdeveloped world can go on fast track to bridge the digital gap? Share your expertise with other engineers, scientists, physicians, professionals, business and government leaders. What are the challenges and what are the solutions? Submit an abstract on:
Conference Sponsored By: Islamic Medical Association of North America, Association of Muslim Scientists & Engineers, Federation of Islamic Medical Associations, Saudi Engineering & Medical Associations, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority and Madinah Knowledge Economic City. International Conference on Knowledge/IT Based Development (ICKID 2008) Le Meridien Hotel, Madinah, Saudi Arabia March 25-27, 2008 The 2008 International Conference on Knowledge/IT Based Economic Development will be held during March 25-27, 2008 at the Le Meridien Hotel located in the historic city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The purpose of this conference is to provide a forum that brings together people from academy, industry, government agencies and practitioners in the fields of science and engineering to discuss and exchange ideas, research results, development activities, and applications related to knowledge/IT based development. There will also be sessions on entrepreneurship. The conference is organized in a way that facilitates a high degree of interaction, networking, and discussion among the conference participants. The conference will involve two main tracks - ICKID in the Engineering Sector and ICKID in the Health Sector. The Program Committee solicits original papers and proposals for invited sessions, tutorials, workshops and panels on the latest trends and advancements in knowledge/IT based development especially related to health science and engineering topics. Additional information on the conference can be found at the conference website (under development). Paper Submission Guidelines: Prospective authors are invited to submit a 300-word abstract for review by November 15, 2007. The abstract must be written in English and should be sent electronically to: faroquekhan@yahoo.com (medical) and malam@usouthal.edu (technology and others). Acceptance is based upon review of the abstract. Published works will not be accepted. Decisions of the Papers Review Committee will be transmitted to the authors by December 31, 2007. Final paper submission instructions will be provided with the acceptance notification and made available at the conference web site. Organizing Invited Sessions, Workshops and Panel Discussions: Prospective organizers of sessions should submit proposals containing a description of the proposed session and related activity to the conference program chair. The first page of the draft proposal should include the title of the proposed session or workshop or panel, name of the organizer with affiliation, mailing address, email address, phone and fax numbers. Exhibition: An exhibition from different vendors (industry, educational institutions, government agencies and other related institutions) is planned for the duration of the conference. Interested parties should contact Mr. Zubayer Anderson (email: zubayr.andersson@madinahkec.com). All exhibitors will be considered to be the co-sponsors of the conference. Registration: Conference registration fee: $100. A limited number of conference registration fee waivers are available. Please contact the Conference Program Chair. Conference Co-Sponsors: AMSE, IMANA, FIMA, FEIIC, KSUST, and IEEE (Saudi Arabian Section).
FIMA UPDATES 66 1. SOUTH ASIA & SUDAN RELIEF Dear Brothers and Sisters Assalamu Alaikum I pray that you and your families are all well, Insha'Allah. South Asia (India and Bangladesh) and Africa (Sudan) were ravaged by the seasonal Monsoon storms causing death and widespread destruction in these respective regions. Millions have been displaced from their homes, sheltered in temporary dwellings without basic emergency support i.e. drinking water, sanitation, food, blankets, clothing, medical attention and supplies. Notwithstanding the hundreds of dead and missing, the thousands of injured without proper medical attention but the millions of helpless citizens at risk of further disease and morbidity from water-borne infections and malnutrition, if we do not act immediately and decisively. We call on all like-minded IMA's to mobilize their resources and partnership networks to assist the agencies already on the ground. Your assistance can either take the form of cash contributions to the FIMA Relief Account or emergency supplies delivered directly to the affected regions. Your cash contributions can be deposited into the FIMA Relief bank account: JORDAN ISLAMIC BANK Shmeisani Branch - Amman Account # 46327 Beneficiary: Jordan Society for Islamic Medical Sciences. Contact: Prof Aly Mishal: 00962795990054 E-mail: info@islamic-hospital.org Swift Code: JIBAJOAM Full No.: (235860 - 235821) (001) 001 0046327 We appeal to the IMA's in these and surrounding regions to regularly update us with assessments of the damages, the available resources on the ground, how effective (or not) these are, your immediate and chronic requirements and whether medical personnel are required IMA Sudan have kept us up-to-date with the latest developments in their country. We thank you for your time and sacrifice which will not go without due reward from Allah (SWT). Shukran Jazeelan Ashraf Jedaar FIMA Relief 2. RELIEF UPDATES FROM IMA NORTH AMERICA Thanks Br. Ashraf for your email and bringing our attention to this tragedy of huge magnitude. I am requesting IMANA to rush funds to FIMA account from zakat fund immediately. Need is now and those who barely survived this disaster desperately need our assistance. Thanks Dr. Parvaiz Malik IMANA
FIMA UPDATES 65 MUSLIM WOMEN IN THE MIDST OF CHANGE KUALA LUMPUR CONVENTION CENTRE 1-2 SEPTEMBER 2007 Click HERE to view/download dinner talk invitation Click HERE to view/download the official poster Click HERE to view/download the official brochure BIOGRAPHIES OF INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS 1. WALEED ALY : "MUSLIM WOMEN AS A BATTLE FIELD" Waleed Aly is a lecturer in politics at Monash University, and a board member of the Islamic Council of Victoria, the peak representative body for Victorian Muslims. He manages the Council’s media operations, and this year, Waleed was listed in The Bulletin Magazine's Smart 100. Waleed appears regularly in mainstream media, particularly as a political and social columnist in Australia's highest-profile mainstream newspapers. He has written numerous articles dealing specifically with practices and attitudes towards Muslim women, such as "A smarter way to fight for Muslim women" in The Age which can be found here, and "Religion is no defence" in The Australian, a version of which can be found here. He has been commended at both the Walkley Awards and the Quill Awards for his commentary. His book, People Like Us, will be published by Pan Macmillan later this year, and features an extensive chapter on oppressive discourses surrounding Muslim women. Waleed is also a White Ribbon Day Ambassador for the United Nations' International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and co-ordinated Melbourne mosques to address the topic of domestic violence in their Friday khutbas to commemorate White Ribbon Day. A co-host of The Conversation Hour with Jon Faine on Radio 774 ABC Melbourne, one of Melbourne's highest ratings morning shows, and a panellist on Salam Cafe, an award-winning community television show screened nationally, Waleed holds honours degrees in Chemical Engineering and Law. Previously he was a commercial lawyer with experience also in family law and human rights law. In 2006, Waleed was one of 90 young Australians chosen to attend the Australian Future Directions Forum to generate ideas for the next 20 years of Australia's future. 2. Dr. M. HAYTHAM AL-KHAYAT : ISLAM AND GENDER Dr. Al-Khayat is an eminent Muslim scholar who is a distinguished member of the Board of Trustees of the International Union for Muslim Scholars. He is Senior Policy Adviser to the Regional Director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office and the Director of the WHO Arabic Programme. He taught at the Faculty of Medicine at Damascus University and Brussels University for 22 years. Dr. Al-Khayat is a member of the Academy of Arabic language in Damascus, Cairo, Baghdad, Aligarh and the new Academy of Science and is a member of the Board of Governors of the Islamic Organisation for Medical Sciences. In addition, he is a member of more than 20 scientific societies in various Arab, European, and American countries, including the Royal Society for Health (UK), the Academy of Political Sciences (USA), the National Geographic Society (USA), the Planetary Society (USA), American Institute of Biological Sciences, and American Association for the Advancement of Science. Dr. Al-Khayat is Editor-in-Chief of the Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal, author of 20 books in Arabic, French and English, including some dictionaries, and published more than 70 articles in various fields, in Arabic, English, French, German and Italian. Dr. Al-Khayat holds an M. D. from Damascus University and a Ph. D. from Brussels University in Belgium. He has studied Islamic Sciences in Damascus for almost 20 years. 2. DR. HEBA RAOUF : "MUSLIM WOMEN AT THE CROSS-ROADS - CULTURAL & TRADITIONAL VALUES vs RELIGIOUS IMPERATIVES" Dr. Heba Raouf, a multilinguist adept at Arabic, English, German and French is a wealth of knowledge and experience. With a Bachelors and Masters in Political Science and a Ph.D in Political Theory, Dr. Heba is formidable indeed. A lecturer of political theory at the Department of Political Science, Cairo University since 1987, she has an exhaustive list of publications to her name, both in English and Arabic. These include : " Women and Politics: An Islamic Perspective" "The Political Imagination of Islamist: A Conceptual Analysis" "Islam and Secularism in The Middle East" " Beyond Methodological Modern Global Civil Society and Multi-Culturalism" "Globalisation, Gender and Religion: The Politics of Women’s Rights in Catholic and Muslim Contexts" She is the co-founder, advisor and editor of www.islamonline.net. She travels extensively, doing lecture tours in New York, Boston and London and is a regular speaker at many inter-faith dialogues. Dr. Heba was also on the prestigious Member of the Council of 100 for Western - Islamic Understanding, and the Religious Leaders Forum of the World Economic Forum Annual meeting in Davos from 2003 - 2006 She is the proud mother of three children. 3. SUSAN CARLAND : "LIFTING THE VEIL - AUSTRALIAN MUSLIM OF THE YEAR SPEAKS HER MIND" Susan Carland is a lecturer in the school of Political and Social Inquiry at Monash University where she specialises in gender studies and sociology, and is also a researcher for the Centre for Muslim Minorities and Islam Policy Studies at Monash University. Susan is currently completing her PhD, researching leadership challenges facing Western Muslim women. In 2004, she was awarded 'Australian Muslim of the Year'. In addition to her research interests, Susan is a grass-roots youth worker with Muslim young people at the Islamic Council of Victoria. Susan is a creator and panelist on the multi-award winning national community television program Salam Cafe, and is often consulted for commentary about Islam and Muslims in a variety of mainstream media. Susan has been invited to speak extensively to Muslims and non-Muslims around Australia and internationally on Islam, Muslim women and the Australian Muslim experience, with appointments as varied as the International Women's Day address at Victorian Parliament House, Chatham House in London, and as a panelist for Issues Deliberation Australia: Muslims and non-Muslims in Australia. Susan is a state-coordinator for the Train the Trainers Course in Dawah and Dialogue. She is married with 2 children.
FIMA UPDATES 64 Dear all IMA Members Beware of fraudulent email essages seeking financial help Worse still they are using email addresses of our members See below :- I just received this from one of our members I checked with our IMAKSA brothers and Dr. Salih is in Saudi Arabia NOT NIgeria. BEWARE AND CHECK FIRST. Pass this message to other brothers. Dr. Musa ----- Original Message ----- From: salih alansari To: salansar@yahoo.com Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 4:47 PM Subject: An emergency Al salamu Alaikum, I am in a hurry writting this mail, I had travelled to Nigeria for official purposes, Unfortunately for me all my money was stolen at the hotel where i lodged, I am so confused right now, I dont know what to do or where to go, i left my mobile at home i didnt bring it along and i only have access to emails for communication,Please can you send me $3000 today so i can return home, As soon as i get home i will refund it immediately.. Please keep this to your self only. Best regards Salih Ansari ASA, Please let all the IMA members know that this has already happened to one of the Council members of IMANA. Please make sure to change your e-mail passwords regularly, and never trust any e-mails regarding being lost in Nigeria! Shiraz Malik
FIMA UPDATES 63 17 July 2007 The President and Relief Coordinator Islamic Medical Associations Related NGO’s Dear Brothers and Sisters Assalamu Alaikum Sudan has been severely affected by the worst seasonal floods experienced in decades causing widespread destruction in various regions of Sudan. Available information confirmed the following facts:
Tel: 00249155122247 Fax: 00249155122246 Mobile: 00249912301191 E mail: sudanese_m_a@hotmail.com or sudanese_m_a@yahoo.com Your cash contributions can be deposited into the FIMA Relief bank account: JORDAN ISLAMIC BANK Shmeisani Branch - Amman Account # 46327 Beneficiary: Jordan Society for Islamic Medical Sciences. Contact: Prof Aly Mishal: 00962795990054 E-mail: info@islamic-hospital.org Swift Code: JIBAJOAM Full No.: (235860 - 235821) (001) 001 0046327 We will keep you informed of developments as they unfold. May you all be rewarded for your generous contributions, Insha’Allah. Jazakumallah Khair Dr Ashraf Jedaar FIMA RELIEF Coordinator ajedaar@iafrica.com
FIMA UPDATES 62 FLOOD DISASTER IN SUDAN Dear Brothers & Sisters Assalamu Alaikum We are sorry to inform that severe floods have struck many states in Sudan "Khartoum, River Nile, White Nile, Kassala, Kordofan and Sinnar states". The floods destroyed more than 100,000 houses and displaced more than 1,000.000 people. Your Muslims brothers in Sudan are waiting anxiously for your help. We are in desperate need of food, shelter, medicine and, environmental health materials. We are ready to receive any kind of relief in Khartoum airport without any procedures or custom checks. Contacts in Sudan : Executive Director SIMA Hassabo alRasool alTaip Sudan Islamic Medical Association Tel: 00249155122247 Fax: 00249155122246 Mobile: 00249912301191 E mail : sudanese_m_a@hotmail.com or sudanese_m_a@yahoo.com Dr. Ashraf Chief Coordinator FIMA RELIEF ajedaar@iafrica.com
FIMA UPDATES 61 
24th FIMA COUNCIL MEETING ISTANBUL, TURKEY 12-13 JULY
2007 ELECTION OF
NEW EXCO MEMBERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
2005-2007 Term of office :13 JULY
2007 - JULY 2009
FIMA UPDATES 60 13 JULY 2007 OPENING CEREMONY FIMA & HYATT FOUNDATION JOINT INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONVENTION ON STD, HIV/AIDS & BIOETHICS BALLROOM, TOPKAPI ERESIN BARCELO HOTEL ISTANBUL Assalamualaikum WBT and a very good evening Distinguished guests, brothers & sisters. On behalf of the Federation of Islamic Medical Associations ( FIMA ) I would like to welcome all the participants to our Joint International Scientific Convention on Sexually Transmitted Diseases, HIV / AIDS and Bioethics. I would like to thank all our brothers & sisters in Turkey under the distinguished chairmanship of Prof. Ihsan Karaman for the excellent hosting and organization of this international convention. In the past 2 days we had our 24th FIMA Council Meeting attended by representatives of Islamic Medical Associations (IMAs) from all over the world. FIMA has 32 country IMAs affliated to it with a representation of about 50,000 doctors. And in the next two days, we would be deliberating on major issues related to the science and bioethics of STDs and HIV/AIDS in our Joint International Scientific Convention. The quality of medical expertise within the FIMA fraternity and her close liaison with scholars of Islamic jurisprudence has enabled her to be at the cutting edge of medical bio-ethics as examined from the Islamic perspective. This has been deliberated in various of her international conventions and scribed in her Annual FIMA Year Books. This joint international convention is another expression of our love and passion for medical knowledge and her examination and analysis from an Islamic perspective. I hope you will all have an enlightening conference and would also take the opportunity to enjoy the historical sites in Turkey. My sincere thanks to all members of IMAs who have traveled from far and wide to attend this annual FIMA convention. I pray to Allah that He bestows your organisation the best of rewards and bless this international meeting of minds and hearts. Dr. Musa Mohd. Nordin President
FIMA UPDATES 58 for MEDICAL STUDENTS 26 -30 July 2007 LIDO, BOGOR, INDONESIAS Camp Program The camp program is composed of two main parts: I. The Cultural Program: This is the main program that covers the main theme of the camp. The time allocated for this part is the first 5 hours in the morning. The schedule is depicted in Table 1 below. This part of program is combined and common for both males and females. The location is in Al-Madinah Auditorium. II. The Complementary Program: This part of the program fills up the rest of the time starting after completion of the morning session of the main cultural program. The schedule is depicted in Table 2 ; will be sent later - includes outdoor, scouting activities, community projects etc Click here to view full details (including The Cultural Program table)
FIMA UPDATES 55 ANNUAL REPORT 2006/2007 Click HERE to download FIMA 2007 ANNUAL REPORT Click HERE to download FIMA AGENDA 2007
FIMA UPDATES 54 ANNOUNCEMENT FROM SECRETARIAT FIMA-HAYAT FOUNDATION CONVENTION 2007 Attached is the list of delegates attending the FIMA Convention 2007 as at 18/6/2007 Kindly confirm and register before 30 June 2007 if you our your IMA have NOT DONE so Important dates Convention date :13-15 July 2007 Early registration :Before 1 June 2007 Abstract submission deadline : 30 April 2007 Abstract acceptance notification : 15 May 2007 Contact Details Dr Ashraf Jedaar: FIMA Scientific Programme: ajedaar@iafrica.com Dr Hakan Ertin: Convenor : hertin@superonline.com Prof Recep Ozturk: Local Scientific Programme: ozturkrecep@superonline.com
FIMA UPDATES 53 FORMAT OF FIMA COUNCIL MEETING 2007; 12-13 JULY 2007; ISTANBUL The agenda and format of the 24th FIMA Council Meeting was e-mailed on 2 Mar 2007 via FIMA UPDATES No. 23 ( Kindly see APPENDIX VIII ) The features include :
FIMA UPDATES 52 1. FIMA-HAYAT FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2007, ISTANBUL - DELEGATION FROM JORDAN Assalamu Alaikum In reference to your e-mail requesting numbers of delegations from various IMAS, this is the final list from Jordan: 1- Delegates to participate in the FIMA council meeting : 5 2- Speakers in the HIV/AIDS Scientific Convention: 3 One of them is Dr. Adnan Jaljuli, our senior ophthalmologist, who wants to make a 15-20 minutes presentation at the Gala dinner, about the latest achievements in FIMA Save Vision in Palestine. He will also give a short overview on the combined committee, which he chairs, to take care of Palestinian patients treated in Jordan. 3- The large delegation that will attend the Scientific Convention, 37, with their accompanying family members, the number will be 82. Sincerely Yours Dr. Aly Mishal 2. FIMA-HAYAT FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2007, ISTANBUL - DELEGATION FROM MALAYSIA Dear respected brotherss Hakan and Ahsan, Assalamualaikum, We attach the list of names of the delegates and accompanying persons to Istanbul . There will be a total of 58 from IMA Malaysia. Our travel agents will arrange our stay in Istanbul, insyaAllah. We will probably arrive on the 12th and leave on the 18th. Our flights are still not confirmed as there is great difficulty getting flights back to Malaysia as this is summer and all the Arabs want to spent their summer in Malaysia! But we will be in Istanbul insyaAllah, to enjoy your brotherhood. We will collect all the registration fees for the conference and give it to you when we arrive in Istanbul. We pray for a blessed conference and May Allah always be with our Turkish brothers and sisters. Your brother, Dr. Jeffrey On behalf IMAM
FIMA UPDATES 51 Postponement of Umrah Program Dear Brothers in all IMAs Assalamu Alaikum. I would like to announce that the 6th Umrah Program for medical students that was supposed to be arranged during Summer this year 2007 has been postponed. This decision was taken in IMAKSA / WAMY after detailed discussion in the organizing committee. There were some obstacles and problems encountered in the previous programs. We postponed this announcement hoping that we can overcome these problems in due time. However, it seems that the solution needs further evaluation and more time. Therefore, we will work on this and we will try to find the best options in the nearest possible time. Please forgive us for the inconvenience and bear with us till further announcement. Jazakum Allah Khaira. Dr. Atallah Al-Ruhaily Chairman, FIMA Students Affairs Committee Friday, June 15, 2007
FIMA UPDATES 50 CENSUS OF FIMA MEMBERSHIP FOR ANNUAL REPORT 2006/2007 Dear Presidents & Secretaries of IMAs and Associate Members of FIMA Click HERE to download the latest figures for ordinary and associate members of FIMA as at 2005 Kindly update the census as at 2007 and email to me at musa[a]mpf.org.my Kindly also fill the FIMA Annual Reporting Form and mail it to: musa[a]mpf.org.my tariqneuro[a]hotmail.com Dr. Musa Mohd. Nordin President FIMA 2005-2007
FIMA UPDATES 49 for MEDICAL STUDENTS 26 - 30 July 2007 (12 - 16 Rajab 1428 H) LIDO, BOGOR, INDONESIA ORGANISERS & HOST Islamic Medical Association of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (IMAKSA)/ World Assembly of Muslim Youth (WAMY) COLLABORATORS Federation of Islamic Medical Associations (FIMA) Indonesia Islamic Medical Association (IIMA) Venue: Lido, Bogor, INDONESIA THEME of Program: Excellence Promotion for Skillful Medical Students The core program of this camp will focus on the skills of the ideal Muslim medical students in all aspects of personality. It boosts the development of essential skills expected to be prominent features of contemporary Muslim medical students. These skills compose aspects of the desirable personality inspired in the light of Islamic teachings and international standards. It promotes and excels the human development of our youth. It provides tools and open pathways to fulfill their ambitions to be successful in their life in general and and their profession particularly. It discusses skills and issues that are not commonly learnt in formal university education and not included in traditional textbooks. It helps in directing the students of medicine and its branches to be effective participants in the development of their Muslim nation and the world in general. The program will be performed in the format of a series of brief talks followed by group workshops on the same topics over the few days time of the camp. Complementary programs will be given in the form of lectures, discussion meetings and debates on Islamic and professional issues. Eminent local and international speakers are invited for participation in the camp activities. OVERVIEW OF THE CAMP
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SUPERVISOR, FIMA STUDENTS ACTIVITY Dr. Atallah Al-Ruhaily Supervisor General, FIMA Students Activities. E. Mail: aruhaily@gmail.com Fax: 00-966-1-4671478 Click here to download registration form
FIMA UPDATES 48 1. CONDOLENCES FROM PALESTINE SCIENTFIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INNA LILLAHI Wa Inna ilayhi Rajioon Dear family and friends of Prof Khan We are very sad and filled with sorrow to losE one of our Muslim leaders Prof. AZHAR KHAN So from Al-Aqsa and Jerusalem we pray to Allah to make it easy for all his familly and brothers. Ameen Dr. Abdel Wadoud Al-Tamimi President Telfax 022403346 2. MESSAGE FROM TURKEY Dear Brothers, Assalamu alaikum. Inna lillah wa inna ileyhi rajiun. This is a sad moment for all in our organization who recognized late Brother M.Azhar Khan. We all are extremely saddened and shocked upon receiving the tragic news about his loss. He was our role model and sincere brother who always enlightened us with his wisdom and vision. We all pray to Allah SWT to give him a place neighbouring The Prophet SAW in Jannah, Inshaallah. We also hope that Allah SWT bestow his family with sabr. Wassalam. M.Ihsan Karaman,MD 3. MESSAGE FROM JERUSALEM TO ALL FIMA MEMBERS, GOD BLESS THE SOUL OF DR. M.AZHAR KHAN. WE ASK GOD TO HELP HIM TO ATTAIN HIS PARADICE, ALL IN IMA PALESTNE ARE SAD AND WE PRAY & SAY DUAA` TO HIM INSHAALLAH DR. AMIN 4. MESSAGE FROM PAKISTAN We have lost a sincere dedicated person who spent even the last days in the way of Allah. He came to Karachi to see his ailing mother. I talked to him and he was worried about frequent power failures in Karachi and the hot weather. I suggested and he agreed to buy a generator before he left Pakistan. I also told him about the theft in PIMA offices. He was worried about FIMA’s record. I now fully understand that his work, friendship, anger was only to please HIM. Allah bestow His mercy upon him and give him eternal peace in Jannah. Prof. M.Tariq Pst-President PIMA, Secretary FIMA 5. MESSAGE FROM PESHAWAR Inna lillalhi wai nna ilahi rajioon. DR. Azhar’S Death is a shock for all of us. I had a chance to talk to him for more than 30 minutes on phone and we discussed many thing about FIMA and primarily about CIMCO. It would be consolation for his soul if we could put in more energy in CIMCO and change its shape from a "paper organization" to a living "body". May Allah bless Dr. Azhar with all Rahmah and Fazal Prof. Najib Dean Peshawar Medical College 6. MESSAGE FROM PAST-PRESIDENT PIMA Dr Musa Assalamu alaikum I called him on the 13th instant, while he was in Karachi, nursing his old mother, and we talked for an hour or so, his last conversation with me. He was so ambitious about Medina Project and FIMA ventures. I asked him if he had a re-birth to fulfill such towering accomplishments and he laughed as if he knew the start of a new chapter of his unending life. Who says that he was an old man? He never grew old, his spirit was young, his gestures were youthful, he was full of life and his heart was filled with Passion and Iman to its brim. I had been his close friend for the last 15 years, I feel as if I am an orphan, so are my sisters PIMA and FIMA. He was a beacon of hope, a source of inspiration, a guide to hold your hand, a torch bearer to let you pass through darkness and a great teacher to make you learn, he tried to give back everything he possessed and envisioned FIMA and all IMAs as the leading medical bodies in their own right. He was a visionary leader who worked and strived for the cause of humanity and Islam. May Allah SWT bless his soul in Jannah and grant us ability to follow his foot steps. I know his family, his great wife and wonderful children, I also share these moments of grief with them from my heart and send them condolences. Dr Tanveer Zubairi Former President, PIMA. 7. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF IMAKSA Dear Seema Khan Aasma Khan Kamran Khan This is Dr. Salih S AL Ansari. I received news about the death of my older brother Prof Mohammad Azhar Khan The man who devoted his life to helping others, connecting his brothers in Medical field through FIMA. This federation to whom he holds a lot of love and devotion,were among a lot of good deeds he had. I pray deeply from my heart for him all Rahmah And Maghfirah and Jannat. What makes it softer to my sad heart that I had the chance to greet him In Riyadh Sheraton 1 day before he left Saudi Arabia, together with my Brother Dr. Atalla Al Ruhaily. When he asked to see both of us to remind (as always he used do) about the role of IMA Saudi Arabia in FIMA, and study alternatives for the coming student's summer camp July 2007 Please convey my condolences to your mother, all the family members and all relatives and friends. Inna lillah w inna ilihi rajeoon Dr. Salih S AL Ansari IMA KSA, President 8. MESSAGE FROM USA I am very saddened to hear about THE tragic death of Dr. Al-Ghalabi and many other doctors who became the victims of madness in unfortunate Iraq. May Allah Bless their souls and give eternal peace to the innocent people of Iraq. Dr. Parvaiz Malik Past President IMANA 9. MESSAGE FROM PROF. MALIK BADRI Bismillah To my dear brother Dr. Musa Nordin and to all the brothers in FIMA. May Allah Ta'ala Bless and Accept the soul of our dear brother Professor Mohammad Azhar Khan. For one's soul to be transcended after a blessed Umrah and a visit to our beloved Prophet is indeed a sign of Husnul Khatimah. It is indeed a great loss. May Allah bestow patience on his family and may He Give FIMA a mujahid who can fill up the vacuum he left Prof. Malik Badri 10. MESSAGE FROM SOUTH AFRICA Dear Brothers Assalamu Alaikum I have been asked to prepare an obituary of our colleague and mentor, the late Prof Muhammed Azhar Khan. I humbly appeal to those who have known him a lot longer than my very brief exposure to his work and ambitions for your invaluable assistance in completing this task. As a collective action, the same obituary can be uploaded onto our (FIMA) web-site as well as any other IMA web-site or publication. Please pen a few personal reflections of your exchanges with Prof Khan. Shukran Dr. Ashraf Jedaar ajedaar@iafrica.com
FIMA UPDATES 47 1. FIMA SAVE VISION Please note one delegation of three doctors and OT assistant will be leaving for Mali. Delegation. Dr Hafeez ur Rahman Dr Intzar Hussain Dr Ghulam Mustafa Mr M Salim This delegation will stay in Bamaco- Mali till 22nd of May. Plan 5000 OPD 500 Surgeries. On our way back we will have stop over in Nairobi and shall meet with the doctors of IMA and invite them to attend FIMA Council Meeting in Turkey. Another delegation of two doctors will be leaving for Khartoum. Delegation : Dr Aslam Bhatti Dr Habib ur Rahman This delegation will participate in the free eye camp in Dwaim- White Nile- Sudan. Plan 5000 OPD 500 Surgeries There stay will be for one week. Wassalam Dr Hafeez ur Rahman Chairman, FIMA SAVE VISION 2. MESSAGE FROM ORGANISERS OF FIMA 2007 IN TURKEY For Your Urgent Consideration Dear FIMA members, To be able to participate in FIMA SCIENTIFIC CONVENTION to be held July 13-15, 2007 in Istanbul, Turkey as author or attendee, the applicants have to fill the registration form which requires the information about participation, hotel dates and payment types. In order to make coherent Hotel Arrangements on time, the participants who don't prefer to lodge at Topkapi Eresin Barcelo Hotel at which the Convention will be held, have to inform us about the hotel rate intervals that they can afford until May 25. Organizing Committee notifies respectfully that responsibility of late rezervations, extra hotel payments or any lodging problems that will occur due to the applications after May 25 is the applicants' themselves. If you have any questions or concerns pertaining to Joint Fima-Hayat Foundation Scientific Convention , please contact Alim Ucar or H?seyin Kahya. You can find the contact numbers and e-mail addresses from the official web site.
FIMA UPDATES 46 1. TRAGIC NEWS OF DEATH OF PROF. EMERITUS MOHAMMAD AZHAR KHAN, PAST PRESIDENT FIMA Date : 14th May 2007 Subject : Tragic News Dear all Assalamu Alaikum Prof. Mohammad Azhar Khan has just passed away in Dubai Airport, en route from Pakistan to Jordan then to USA. Inna Lillah Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajioun. May Allah (SWT) bless his soul, accept his deeds in His path and for His cause. Sincerely Yours Aly A. Mishal 2. CONDOLENCES FROM FIMA Innalillahi wainna ilaihi rajiun May Allah bless his soul and accept him amongst the Solihin I had spent a good 1 week with him in Jeddah and Madinah just a week ago My wife and I got to know him and his wife very closely during this period it was a wonderful period, we spent meals together, walked to the mosque of the prophet and visited the proposed Madinah Knowledge Economic City and other historical sites together. And we discussed openly our feelings about FIMA He was very passionate about FIMA and the proposed Madinah KEC was yet another of his sole endeavour to strategise FIMA on the world map To loose 2 stalwarts of FIMA within a short space of time is most painful for our fraternity But we humbly accept this test with patience and preserverance And more so to his beloved wife and children, we hope that Allah bestow them with sabr and acceptance of this destiny Humbly yours, Dr. Musa Mohd. Nordin President, FIMA 3. CONDOLENCES FROM SAUDI ARABIA, DR. SALIM MALIK , Head Health Sector Knowledge Base Sector, Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA) Dear Friends What a loss to the Muslim community I am sad and filled with sorrow and sadness to let you know that Prof. Azhar Khan has passed away yesterday (14/5/2007) He was on his way from Karachi to New York, and while waiting at the transit in Dubai airport, God peacefully took his soul to the Heavens, Inshallah. May Allah cleanse all his sins and bury him with the companions of our prophet. Prof. Azhar died peacefully. He performed Umrah and visited Madinah and spent a good time with his family, This is can only happen to those who are close to our God. May Allah bestow His mercy as he was one of those who fear Allah at every word he said and every work he had done. I am quoting here a verse from Al Baqarah : "But give glad tidings to those who believe and work righteousness, that their portion is Gardens, beneath which rivers flow. Every time they are fed with fruits there from, they say: "Why, this is what we were fed with before," for they are given things in similitude; and they have therein spouses purified; and they abide therein (forever)". Inna Lellahe Wa Inna Elayhe Raje oon In his last email he requested all of us to work diligently for the upcoming conference in Madinah in March 2007. The last time I met him in my office, he had already worked it out in his mind. For him, we should make sure that the conference of which he was appointed chairman, would be successful. And we all have to recognize his work and award him for his outstanding time and devotion to the Moslem society at large. Dr. Salim al Malik 4. CONDOLENCES FROM MADINAH Inna Lillahi Wa Inna IIayhi Rajioon, I am speechless, in disbelief and so sad. Inna Lillahi Wa Inna IIayhi rajioon, Having spent the week with Prof. Khan he really was an example to us all. May Allah forgive his sins, make his reckoning easy and enter him into Jannat Al Firdous. Ameen. May Allah make this easy for his family. Ameen. Hamza Marvin McQueen Knowledge Based Industries Development Al Madinah KEC 5. CONDOLENCES FROM USA Dear Family and Friends of Dr. khan, Assalamualaikum. Qaloo Inna Lillahi wa inna Ilahi Rajioon Allah gives and Allah takes. Shock, disbelief and untimely, how else you can explain his demise. His vision and his desires for Medina City led me to be involved with this project. On hours of phone conversations, he convinced me that this project was the first step to restore Medina?s legacy as a beacon of light not only for the Ummah but for the whole mankind in terms of knowledge and peace. He saw this project beyond brick and mortar which could take the Ummah into the 21st century. He was a visionary, a leader and great Islamic Worker who will be missed by all. He trained his children well, worked and volunteered his life for the betterment of the Ummah and enlightened us all. In such a short time he became a brotherly and fatherly figure to all of us. May Allah give him a place in heaven and provide ?Sabr e Jameel? to his family. Work must go on. Regards, Dr. Khurshid Qureshi President & CEO zeeWAVES 3595 E. Fountain Colorado Springs, CO 80910 6. CONDOLENCES FROM SOUTH AFRICA Dear Brothers and Sisters Assalamu Alaikum We have just learnt of the sudden and tragic death of Prof Muhammed Azhar Khan, Director-General of FIMA. We pray that his years of selfless service in honour of FIMA, IMANA and many IMA's around the world, are rewarded with a safe and speedy journey to Jannah-tul-Firdous, Insha'Allah. Our sincere greetings and well-wishes are extended to his wife, immediate family and all those who have had the honour and privilege of knowing and working with him. Shukran Dr. Ashraf Jedaar 7. CONDOLENCES FROM SAUDI ARABIA Dear All Inna lilah wa inna elaihi ragioon I was extremely saddened and shocked this morning when my seceratry Nasim told he just received on his mobile from Dubai airport officer the news of the passing away of our brother Dr. Azhar Khan. This is a sad moment for all who knew him. I met Dr. Azhar last week in Riyadh to follow up our Jeddah meetings and I have always been impressed with his dedication to the Madinah project and his willingness to work with us full time, helping us to realize our dreams to make Madinah again a beacon of Knowledge. May Allah (SWT ) reward his intentions to be of service to the city that is beloved to Allah (SWT ). His departure is a great loss to all Muslims and his achievements in the creations and growth of FIMA will be Inshaa Allah rewarded by Allah ( SWT )in placing him in highest Ferdous in the Jannah. We all have the duty to keep him in our prayers and doa and our commitment to continue the task that he passed on to all of us. The achievement of the goals he shared with all of us will inshaa Allah be rewarded with hasanat and raise his status in Jannah May Allah ( SWT ) accept his good deeds and reward him by the generosity Allah promised to the faithful and forgive and absolve him of all stains of life that he encountered and reward all his lovers and family for their patience and acceptance for Allah faith. TAHIR M . BAWAZIR CEO, Seera City Real Estate Development Co. Knowledge Economic City (KEC) 8. CONDOLENCES FROM SOUTH ALABAMA, USA Assalamu Alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuhu Dear Everyone, I just walked into my office and received this sad news. Inna Lillah-hi Wa-inna Ilaihi Rajeeun. May Allah (SWT) forgive his sins, shower His mercy on him, and grant him the highest level in Jannah. It is a tremendous loss to the Muslim community. His enthusiasm to transform Madinah towardS a beacon of light for humanity was truly outstanding. I was thoroughly impressed and enjoyed my brief interaction with Prof. Khan. I pray to Allah (SWT) to give his family members the patience to overcome this loss. Wassalam, Dr. Mohammad S. Alam, Professor and Chair Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering University of South Alabama
FIMA UPDATES 45 1. TRAGIC NEWS FROM THE ISLAMIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF IRAQ ( IMAI ) To : Dr. Musa bin Mohd Nordin FIMA President Assalamu Alaikum WBT Subject : Killing of Dr. Adeeb Al-Ghalabi, IMAI President. I am sorry to inform you that the President of the Islamic Medical Association of Iraq (IMAI), ~Al-shaheed~ Dr. Adeeb Al-Ghalabi, was killed today Saturday afternoon when he left his clinic in Mosul, Iraq. Dr. Adeeb was one of the founder members of IMAI and a human rights activist. He was one of the highly respected professional in the field of ENT and one of the famous names in ~aldawa~ to Allah. I am sorry to inform you of this bad news, but we pray to Allah to place him among the righteous in His Jannah. During the 4th IMAI annual assembly in March 07, Dr. Adeeb was elected as the 2nd IMAI President for three years from 2007-2010. His predecessor was, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Haj Kasim (2004-2007). I would like to inform you that among the 17 founder members of IMAI in 2003, two of them have been killed , and six have left Iraq for security reasons. However, Alhamdulillah, IMAI is still functioning despite these dangerous circumstances. And we ask Allah to change our state to the best one and remove the enemies of Iraq enemies. Finally, I am sorry again for this news, but I pray to Allah to bless Dr. Adeeb Al-Ghalabi, and put him in his Jannah. Thanks and Wassalamu Aliakum. Your brother Layth Y. Ibrahim MULA HUSSAIN, MBChB Demonstrator, Clinical Oncology Div., Radiology Dept., Mosul Medical College, Mosul, Iraq. Resident, Radiation Oncology Dept., King Hussein Cancer Center (KHCC), Amman, Jordan. Previous General Secretary (Oct 2003- Jan 2006), IMAI. Current Postal Address: Radiation Oncology Dept., King Hussein Cancer Center(KHCC), Queen Rania Al-Abdullah St., Al-Jubieha Qr., P.O.Box:1269, Amman-11941, Jordan Work Phone: 00 962 6 5300 460 - ext 8132. Fax: 00 962 6 5342 567. Home phone: 00 962 6 516 44 75, Mobile Phone: 00 962 796 817 813 Work Email: librahim@khcc.jo , Personal Email: laythyi@yahoo.com 2. MESSAGE FROM FIMA To the Family of As-Shaheed Dr. Adeeb Al-Ghalabi & the leadership and membership of the Islamic Medical Association of Iraq. Inna lillahi wa inna ilairajium To Him we belong and unto Him is our return. Dear brothers and sisters, It extremely grieves us to learn of this tragic death of our beloved brother. We pray to Allah that He rewards our late brother with His choicest of blessings and include him among the inheritors of His abode in Paradise. On behalf of FIMA, I would like to express our condolences to the family members of Dr. Adeeb and his brothers and sisters in IMAI. May Allah bestow upon each of you His succour and tranquility to accept His qada’ & qadr and bear this painful episode with patience and acceptance. May He make our brothers and sisters in IMAI continue to remain steadfast in the face of the most difficult and trying circumstances in Iraq. We pray to Allah to bless the Jihad of all our brothers and sisters in Iraq, to free her from the clutches of neo-imperialism and internecine sectarian violence. Humbly yours, Dr. Musa Mohd. Nordin President FIMA
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JOINT FIMA-HAYAT FOUNDATION SCIENTIFIC CONVENTION 2007 ERESIN TOPKAPI BARCELO HOTEL, ISTANBUL, TURKEY 13-15 July 2007 HIV/AIDS, SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES AND ISLAMIC BIOETHICS Click here to download registration form.
FIMA UPDATES 40 1. REPORT FROM IMA SUDAN We are glad to inform you that our plan for the free eye camps in the current year 2007 is as scheduled :-
Hassab Al-Rasool Al-Tayeb IMA Sudan
FIMA UPDATES 39 Bismillah Rahman Rahim In the name of ALLAH, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. LEADERS’ CONSULTATION ON HIV/AIDS AND CALL FOR ABSTRACTS. Background: In the year 2000, a group of Muslim practitioners interested in using the Islamic approach to combat HIV/AIDS met in Durban South Africa during the International AIDS Conference on AIDS. They included representatives from the Islamic Medical Association of Uganda, Islamic Medical Association of South Africa and the Malaysian AIDS Council. It was noted that the experiences and culture of Muslim communities in the fight against AIDS were not being adequately catered for by current international AIDS conferences. It was agreed that International Muslim Leaders’ Consultations on AIDS should be held to share the experiences of Muslim communities and chart the way forward regarding the Islamic approach to combating AIDS. The 1st International Muslim Leaders Consultation on HIV/AIDS was held in Kampala, Uganda in 2001 and it was organized by the Islamic Medical Association of Uganda. The theme for the consultation was ~Strategies for strengthening and expanding the international Muslim community response to AIDS~. The consultation motto was ~Jihad on AIDS: Self discipline using Allah’s guidance~. During this consultation it was agreed that an international centre for promotion of the Islamic approach to HIV/AIDS be established in Uganda. The second International Muslim Leaders Consultation on AIDS was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in 2003 and it was organized by the Malaysian AIDS Council in conjunction with the Malaysian Government. The theme was ~The Caring Ummah, transforming the response~. During this consultation, it was noted that there was a need to clarify the concept of the Islamic approach to HIV/AIDS and its implementation among the Muslim communities. In the process of building on these experiences, the Islamic Medical Association of Uganda in conjunction with the Ethiopian Islamic Affairs Supreme Council are organizing the third International Muslim Leaders Consultation on HIV/AIDS (3rd IMLC). VENUE: Sheraton Addis, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia DATES: 23rd - 27th July 2007 THEME: The Islamic Approach to HIV/AIDS: Enhancing the Community Click here for more information Click here to download registration form
FIMA UPDATES 39 REPORT FROM MALAYSIA EVENT : CONCERT & DINNER NIGHT "A DREAM TO END ALL WARS" DATE : 7TH APRIL 2007 VENUE : CYBERJAYA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (CUCMS) ORGANISERS : CUCMS STUDENT COUNCIL EVENT MISSION : In a time so disrupted by political infightings and cross border aggressions, it is of paramount importance to inform the youths today that the belligerence leading to war can and should be avoided. The seeds of war are sown by misunderstanding and so it should be our duty to help students identify what promotes belligerence and what pacifies it. The CUCMS Dinner & Concert Night brought together all of the university’s student organizations to collaborate on a single event, intended to promote an anti-war message. From the CUCMS Student Council, to the Student Chapter of the Islamic Medical Association Malaysia (IMAM-SC) and the Foundation (pre-med/pharmacy) Association. A massive undertaking that will witness a first time ever cooperation between all of CUCMS student organizations. THE PLOT : It narrates the story of 3 different people, Ayman Basir, Ahmed Farouk & Natan Herschel, and how their lives are affected by the war around them. The story depicts the futility of hatred and how such bitter emotions are passed down generations. Violence, as the story unfolds, is an endless vicious cycle which only inflames further with every victim it claims. At the heart of the drama, viewers will see how much of a tragedy it is when the fuel that keeps the flames of warfare burning is hatred. THE VERDICT : An overwhelming thumbs up ! Great job.
FIMA UPDATES 38 FIMA 2007. ISTANBUL TURKEY Dear All, Assalamu alaikum. The FIMA Annual Council Meeting, 12-13 July 2007, will be held in Hayat Foundation Headquarters. The FIMA Scientific Convention, 13-15 July 2007, will be held in Topkapi Eresin Barcelo Hotel (5-star) For hotel reservations, transfers, tour organizations, special requests of tours for families or groups, ASAL is the organizing company. All communications regarding above-mentioned details should be directed to responsible persons from ASAL company. Their contact information are as below:
FOR UNITED STATES DOLAR-USD ACCOUNT NAME : MEDAR SAGLIK HIZM. INS. TURZ. SAN. VE TIC. A.S. ACCOUNT N0 : 58-765826-2 ACCOUNT IBAN NO : TR070020800058007658260002 ACCOUNT BANK NAME : BANK ASYA USKUDAR SUBESI BANK SWIFT COD : ASYATRISXXX Room rates per person per day (bed and breakfast) at Topkapi Eresin Barcelo Hotel are below: Single room (one person in one room): 125 USD Double room: (two persons in one room): 150 USD (75 USD/person) For other hotel accomodation close to the convention hotel, kindly contact ASAL directly. We would like to know the approximate number of participants from each IMA and accompanying persons as soon as possible to book enough rooms at hotels in advance. All presidents and secertaries of IMAS kindly respond ASAP. We need high quality logo samples from each IMA, to print high quality flags and some other printed documents for the Convention and Council meeting. Please urgently send logo samples to the e-mail address : ahmetozdemir@mihrimah.com Hoping to see you all in Istanbul. Wassalam. M.Ihsan Karaman,MD
FIMA UPDATES 37 Dear FIMA Members, Assalamu Alaikum! It is time of the year again & I humbly request your few minutes of indulgence in completing your Annual Report for 2006. Kindly try your best to response to "Red" lines. Those are vital elements in expansion of your organization & future programming. I extend my deep appreciation & thanks for your prompt responses. Click here to download the form (Right-click and save target as to download word document) Wassalam, Kindest regards, --Azhar- Prof. Muhammed A.A. Khan,M.D. Professor Emeritus Executive Director-FIMA
FIMA UPDATES 36 1. REPORT FROM IMAM UK & EIRE EMERGENCY MEDICINE 2007 Assalamualaikum WBT I would like to convey my gratitude and appreciation to all who attended Emergency Medicine 2007 (EM07), all who worked behind the scene of EM07 (including the cook and his team) and all speakers that enlightened us. From the eye-opener speech by Dr Burhan, to non-stop laughter by Dr Heng Aik Cheng (plus his enthusiasm on Emergency Response Unit - come guys and gals join in this unit), to bonds of friendship through practicals and case scenarios. Enlightenment on fiqh medicine and Islamic medical ethics by Prof Dr Abdul Latiff, which in Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences is conducted through PBL module (Problem Based Learning). Interesting isn't it learning fiqh of medicine in 12 complete PBL cases. Closing with a tearful and touching presentation (and I mean seriously crying ) by Dr Ang Swee Chai on her Palestine experience. Dr Ang Swee Chai, "I refused to treat Israeli soldiers...till I got called by the Director of the hospital..." Anyone would like to work for a year in Ahlu Bab Hospital? She can recommend you easily... You have found the definition of humanitarian and relief work. You have been exposed to the frontiers of medical relief and acquired some skills in the practical sessions. And now be firm of what you're going to do with the knowledge and skills you've gained ... Thank you all of you! You're the best! Faizal Roslee Director of Extreme Medicine 2007 2. FEEDBACK FROM A PARTICIPANT OF EM 2007 Assalamualaikum wbt, Can't help it, my fingers are also itching to type some words about the brilliant weekend I had during the Extreme Medicine 2007 symposium (despite the avalanche of revision awaiting me ~5 weeks before finals!!!) Congratulations to all the committee members and those who had chipped in to make it happen. I learnt a lot and really appreciate all the effort- really, it must have been quite (very?) difficult and stressful putting it all together. But its all worth it, don't you think? May Allah repay all of you with the best of rewards, both in this world and the hereafter. Looking forward to the next one! Nik Munirah Final year Sheffield Medical School 3. FEEDBACK FROM A "NON-PARTICIPANT" OF EM 2007 Salam, May I import the same team to echo EM 2007 in Malaysia? Would the upcoming summer holidays be ok? Dr. Amaluddin Past-President IMAM UK & Eire Kota Bharu, Malaysia
FIMA UPDATES 35 Apart from the noise of the plane engines and the chattering of the stewardess, it was a quiet subuh up high in the heavens. All the other passengers were fast asleep and the ambience was just about right to reminisce on the past few days in the land where the Blue Nile meets the White Nile, a majestic view from the Khartoum Hilton. I have always felt indebted to my Sudanese brothers from my early days in university in the United Kingdom. Now, that must be some 30 years ago. Many of my Malaysian contemporaries would remember well the present Sudanese Minister of Interior, who was the representative of the President at the SIMA (Sudanese Islamic Medical Association) International Conference on Islam & Modern Medical Issues. He gave us our first tutorial on the purposes of the Shariah (Maqasid as-Shariah). The past Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Mustafa Osman, was the vice-president of FOSIS (Federation Of Students Islamic Societies) when I was inducted into the executive committee of this student movement which then was at the forefront of all Islamic student activities inside and outside the campuses. My memory fails to recollect the name of the Sudanese brother in Cardiff who taught me how to make the muqaddimah in a majlis by first paying salutations to the prophet and reminding the audience of all the sacrifices Muhammad s.a.w. made to this ummah and that he had "ballagah risalah, waaddal amanah, wanasahal ummah, wa jihadifillah hi haqqa jihadih" (to testify that he has disseminated the message, passed on the amanah, advised the ummah and taught us the true form of jihad). And everytime I am in the company of Prof. Malik Badri, our dear father from the Sudan, I am enriched and enlightened, given a perspective and insight into the Quran and the traditions of the prophet which truly mesmerizes me. May Allah reward him with good health and longevity to share his wisdom with this ummah. It was therefore no secret of my desire to be with our brothers in SIMA. And not just because of a sense of duty being the president of FIMA (Federation of Islamic Medical Associations). I could never hope to rival the achievements of my immediate predecessor, Dr. Aly Mishal, who traveled afar to stamp the presence of FIMA world-wide. And true to expectations, our Sudanese hosts were immaculate in their hospitality. Our arrival was greeted by Prof. Mamoun Homeida (President of SIMA) and Bro. Hasab ur-Rsoool (Executive Director of SIMA) at the airport tarmac. We were led to the VVIP lounge and our visas and immigration clearance were handled swiftly whilst we sipped at hot Sudanese coffee. By the way, Bro. Hasab ur-Rasool was our mujahid brother who was detained by the Ethiopian forces in Mogadishu. Together with Prof. Hafeez ur-Rahman and other opthalmologists they had been to Mogadishu, undertaken 5 eye camps and performed 500 eye operations and blessed the Somalis with new found vision. Whilst Prof. Hafeez ur-Rahman et al flew out of Mogadishu, being the excellent host he was, Bro. Hasab ur-Rasool stayed behind to clear the final logistics. The Ethiopian forces "invaded" Somalia, Bro. Hasab ur-Rasool missed the outgoing flight by 1 hour and was captured and accused of complicity with the Islamic court. He spent the next 21 days in prison. It took various letters from FIMA, SIMA, WHO and finally the office of the President of Sudan to finally secure his release. May Allah reward his sacrifices and brave deeds. We even had an outrider to clear the traffic to enable our uninterrupted arrival at Khartoum Hilton. I cannot help feeling like a "head of state" making an official visit to the Sudan ! And for all of our travels in the streets of Khartoum, our 5-6 black BMWs, Mercedes was preceded by the same outrider. Our outrider policeman must have some variant of Ehlers Danhlos Syndrome, because he was so malleable and plastic, performing various manoeuvres on his "Harley Davidson" short of a full somersault ! It was indeed a sight to relish. The four day conference was unequivocally a quatum leap for our SIMA brothers. Their excellence in the realm of medical and humanitarian relief, recognized at the national and international level, was now being paralleled by their brilliant leadership in the domain of Islamic bioethics. The scholars of jurisprudence and the Sudanese medical fraternity were requesting more of similar sessions to update them on these advancing biotechnologies. The former to enable them to issue contemporary and relevant fatwas and the latter to be informed of the cutting edge biomedicine. These were indeed major achievements which FIMA is proud to be associated with. I think my sentiments were shared by the other 10 foreign speakers who invested their time and expertise in the 4 day deliberations. But the highlight of my memories would be the exemplary character of the inheritors of SIMA. I had only just completed viewing "The Freedom Writers" which depicts the solitary crusade of a high school teacher to "nurture" the disadvantaged street kids who would otherwise fail to make it to college or even stay alive beyond 18 years of age. A must see. The class of 203 in "The Freedom Writers" triggered me to reflect on the group of SIMA students who stuck to us like ants to sugar. The likes of Muhannad, who was my perpetual shadow like a personal bodyguard. Upon my departure on the 2nd April, he faithfully sat in the VVIP lounge with me and Prof. Abu Fadl Mohsein, Professor of Theology, Durban, South Africa. We had to virtually chase him home ! And Abu Baker made sure that my coffee cup was always filled and my lunch ready. Words fail to express my appreciation of these noble young souls of SIMA. They were bustling with activity and enthusiasm around the Friendship Hall. They coordinated the transport, audio visual aids, ensured the flowing refreshments, printed the abstracts and power point presentations, ran errands, one student saw to the needs of each foreign speaker etc. Prior to my departure I had a full copy of all the power presentations, all the pictures taken and the lectures on line. We had a great time with the students on our river Nile cruise and Dr. Sameer even slotted in a neurology tutorial ! Muhannad arranged for myself and Prof. Abu Fadl to visit the masjid and tomb of the Grand Mahdi. We learnt from the historical texts of his invaluable contribution to the preservation of the pristine teachings of Islam and their battles against the colonial British. A time for reflection to rejuvenate our roh of jihad. A visit to Omdurman Islamic University, the oldest in the Sudan gave us the opportunity to speak to the medical undergraduates and infuse in them a sense of mission, medicine beyond borders and the lofty ideals of FIMA to gel the student fraternity world wide. The culture of hard work, group dynamics and enthusiasm augurs well for the future of SIMA. They are getting hands on experience which would prepare them well for the arduous task of leadership which lies ahead. May Allah bless these young hearts and make them the equally brilliant leaders of SIMA in the future.
FIMA UPDATES 33 REPORT FROM BANGLADESH Prof Omar Hasan Kasule had very successful and busy time in Dhaka.
Dr. Abu Kholdun Mahmood
FIMA UPDATES 33 MESSAGE FROM FIMA ON THE OCCASION OF ISLAMIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA'S ANNUAL CONVENTION ISLAMIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA CONVENTION 2007 HEALTH IN SOUTHERN AFRICA: LIFESTYLE, HIV/AIDS & TECHNOLOGY Protea Stellenbosch, 6-8 April 2007 Assalamualaikum WBT My dear brothers in the leadership and membership of IMASA. My thanks to your ever resourceful FIMA representative, Dr. Ashraf, for requesting me to share a few of my thoughts on the occasion of your 27th Annual Convention. I have been on two separate occasions to South Africa. The first during IMASA’s hosting of the 2003 FIMA International Convention and in 2006 on the occasion of your 26th Convention in Pretoria. You are continuing and enhancing the excellent traditions of your celebrated elders who had the vision and imagination to gestate FIMA in the early 1980s. I write from first hand experience that your representation in FIMA has been most vibrant and polished. The vocal presence of IMASA representatives in our Council meetings ensured that business gets done promptly and helps connect us with our history and mission. It is therefore no surprise that IMASA features prominently in many of FIMA’s international collaborative efforts. One of our major achievements has been in the domain of humanitarian and medical relief. The presence of FIMA and her affiliates was immediate and impactful in the Pakistan earthquake, the Indonesian Tsunami, the Lebanon crisis and the acute on chronic Palestinian crisis among others. And this has been in no small measure attributed to the excellent coordination and networking that has its command station in Capetown ! IMASA’s pioneering efforts in addressing the HIV/AIDS pandemic from the Islamic perspective has set some enviable benchmarks for other IMAs to emulate. Your continuing reappraisal of your Jihad on HIV/AIDS, as this convention attempts to update, ensures that your efforts will always remain contemporary and at the cutting edge of the science and art of this dreaded disease. Your various initiatives to "clone" the likes of the Ashrafs, the Khans, the Haruns, the Anwars, the Shabirs, the Yakubs etc would go a long way towards perpetuating the legacy of your works in IMASA. I was very delighted to speak to your enthusiastic medical students in Pretoria ( with the added benefit of shopping for African craft thrown in) and witness the strong presence of your younger residents. FIMA students activities is another example of international collaboration at her best. Our Umrah & Ziarah programs, our summer and winter student camps has helped to gel our students world wide and endowed them a sense of mission and brotherhood/sisterhood beyond borders. I hope IMASA’s student chapter would be more actively involved in these programs. Your annual convention would be an ideal occasion to celebrate these achievements which would heighten your confidence and passion to ascend greater heights. It is also a period of reflection and contemplation to search inwardly how much as individuals and an organization you have endeavoured to beseech the Pleasure of Allah through refinements of your human character and selfless service towards mankind. I pray to Allah that He bestows your organisation the best of rewards and bless your annual meeting of minds and hearts. Humbly yours, Dr. Musa Mohd. Nordin President FIMA 2005-2007
FIMA UPDATES 32 ISLAMIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA CONVENTION 2007 HEALTH IN SOUTHERN AFRICA: LIFESTYLE, HIV/AIDS & TECHNOLOGY Protea Stellenbosch, 6-8 April 2007 Please check on the website for changes to this programme: http://www.ima.org.za Click here for more details (Right-click and save target as to download word document)
FIMA UPDATES 31 REPORT FROM KHARTOUM, SUDAN 30th MARCH 2007 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ISLAM AND MODERN MEDICAL ISSUES The event was officiated by Dr. Zubair Basheer Taha, Minister of Interior and Representative of the President. The Friendship Hall, where most official and major conferences are held, with a capacity of about 1,500 people was virtually full. It was widely covered by the media. Below is the address delivered by the President of FIMA. His Excellency Minister of Interior, Dr. Zubair Basheer Taha, Representative of the President, Honourable Ministers, Representatives of the WHO, President of the Sudanese Islamic Medical Association (SIMA) and his executive committee, Distinguished Speakers and Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of FIMA, may I congratulate SIMA on the inauguration of this international conference on Islam and Modern Medical Issues. You have continued to uphold and enhance the excellent traditions of your predecessors in SIMA who had the vision and imagination to nurture FIMA in the early 1980s. The archives of FIMA records that it was a doctor from Sudan who was the first chairman of the FIMA Council in 1981. And in July 2007, we will be staging our 24th FIMA Council meeting in Istanbul, Turkey together with our annual FIMA Scientific Convention. May I take this opportunity to invite all of you to join us in Istanbul. The past 2 years has witnessed a flurry of activities in the realm of humanitarian and medical relief, showcasing the excellent collaborative efforts between SIMA and other IMAs anchored by FIMA, the parent body. The first FIMA Medical Mission to Sudan in September 2004, led by Dr. Aly Mishal, then president of FIMA, snowballed into a further 8 FIMA Eye Camps which up to May 2006 involved 58 opthalmologists from 8 countries. And over a period of 15 months, 55,671 patients were examined and 5,267 operations were performed. A permanent ophthalmic facility, the FIMA Eye Hospital was established in Al-Genaina and is a reflection of the excellent cooperation between SIMA, FIMA and the local government authorities. Our FIMA SAVE VISION dream team, led by Prof. Hafeez ur-Rahman from Pakistan, has envisioned a further 15,000 eye surgeries in 2007 alone and have already begun eye camps in neighbouring Chad and Mogadishu in Somalia. And to ensure capacity building and sustainability of the many Eye projects, workshops have been organized for the training of opthalmologists and technicians and collaborations have been mooted with various international relief agencies including WHO. This streak of collaborative humanitarian and medical relief has been similarly examplary in the Pakistan earthquake, the Indonesian Tsunami, the Lebanon crisis and the acute on chronic Palestinian crisis among others. FIMA students activities are another example of international collaboration at her best. Our Umrah & Ziarah programs, our summer and winter student camps has helped to gel our students world wide and endowed them a sense of mission, brotherhood & sisterhood beyond borders. My initial 2 days in Khartoum has been surrounded by your enthusiastic and hard working medical students, which augurs well for the future of SIMA. And I hope the SIMA student chapter would be similarly actively involved in FIMA?s international student and medical resident programs. The quality of medical expertise within the FIMA fraternity and her close liaison with scholars of Islamic jurisprudence has enabled her to be at the cutting edge of medical bio-ethics as examined from the Islamic perspective. This has been deliberated in many of her international conventions and scribed in her Annual FIMA Year Books. SIMA's convention in the ensuing 4 days is very commendable and is another expression of the love and passion for medical knowledge and her appropriate utilization in this age of advancing medical bio-technology. I pray to Allah that He bestows your organisation the best of rewards and bless this international meeting of minds and hearts. Humbly yours Dr. Musa Mohd. Nordin President FIMA 2005-2007
FIMA UPDATES 30 REPORT FROM JORDAN ON PALESTINIAN RELIEF I have attempted a summary of our humanitarian and medical work in the realm of Palestinian Relief over the past several months :
May Allah (SWT) bless all the dedicated people who have extended any form of humanitarian assistance and sincere Dua for the suffering of mankind in various regions in this troubled world. Sincerely Yours Dr. Aly Mishal MD, FACP Chief of Staff Islamic Hospital, Jordan Past-President FIMA ( 2003-2005 )
FIMA UPDATES 29 SCIENTIFIC ANNOUNCEMENT FROM MUSLIM DOCTORS & DENTISTS ASSOCIATION ( MDDA ) Safeguarding Children in the United Kingdom Medical, legal and ethical issues An Islamic Perspective Saturday 14th April 2007 - 09.00am - 5.00pm University of East London, Docklands Campus, 4-6 University Way, London E16 2RD 0900- 0930 Registration / Tea & Coffee 0930- 0950 Welcome & Joint Introduction: MDDA & AML ; Dr Abdullah Shehu - Chair of the MCB Health Committee & Ifath Nawaz - Chair of AML 0950-1015 Azmat Nisa- District Judge (TBC) A Judge's view on Medical Ethics, Children & its role within English law & Shar'iah 1015-1040 Ahmad Thomson- Barrister & Head of Wynne Chambers Islamic Law & Children- Issues such as genital mutilation, and circumsion etc 1040-1055 BREAK 1055-1120 Dr Faizal Moosa -Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Birmingham CAMHS The Medical Perspective- 'Every Child Matters' 1120-1145 Dr Rabia Malik- Family Therapist -Central &NW London Mental Health NHS Trust Family Matters- Parental Responsibility 1145-1210 Tahera Ladak - Barrister Children & Family in Care Proceedings- The Legal Perspective 1210-1235 Nazia Rashid - Partner Docklands Solicitors Domestic Violence & Children 1235-1245 ISLAMIC RELIEF ADDRESS 1245- 1255 ISLAMIC BANK OF BRITAIN ADDRESS 1255 -1345 LUNCH & PRAYER 1345-1415 Prof. Dawud Noibi OBE- Islamic Scholar, MCB Advisor & Convener of the Council of Nigerian Muslim Association Children & Islam- The Scholar's Perspective 1415-1515 WORKSHOPS 1. "Children In Special Circumstances" Adoption, Fostering, Care, UASC & Refugees- A conundrum of Ethico-Legal Issues Chair: Dr Abdullah Shehu Panel: Sheikh Abu Hanifa, Tahera Ladak, Dr Rabia Malik, Dr Anis Mustapha- Consultant Paediatrician, St Mary's Hospital, London 2. " In The Best Interests of The Child"- Who decides Children's rights: Islamic Law versus English Law Chair: Azmat Nisa- District Judge Panel: Prof. Noibi, Ahmad Thomson, Nazia Rashid, Ifath Nawaz. 1515-1530 BREAK 1530- 1630 Q&A Session to Panel Azmat Nisa, Ahmad Thomson, Dr Faizal Moosa, Dr Rabia Malik, Dr Anis Mustapha Tahera Ladak, Nazia Rashid, Prof Dawud Noibi & Sheikh Abu Hanifa 1630-1700 Closing & De-brief Dr Abdullah Shehu & Ifath Nawaz Click here to download brochure Click here to download programme (Right-click and save target as to download pdf document)
FIMA UPDATES 28 ISLAMIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA ( UK & EIRE CHAPTER ) INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ~ EXTREME MEDICINE 2007 ~ MANCHESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY, ENGLAND 31ST MARCH - 1ST APRIL 2007 With less than 7 days left, this is your opportunity to book your seat to Extreme Medicine 2007 in Manchester Royal Infirmary (MRI) Postgraduate Centre, Manchester on 31st March - 1st April 2007 Click here for more details (Right-click and save target as to download word document)
FIMA UPDATES 27 SUDANESE ISLAMIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ISLAMC & MODERN MEDICAL ISSUES KHARTOUM, SUDAN 30TH MARCH - 2ND MAY 2007 In The Name of Allah SUDANESE ISLAMIC MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (SIMA) Islam & Modern Medical Issues Conference Place : Friendship Hall Time : Friday 30/3/2007, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Click here for more details (Right-click and save target as to download word document)
FIMA UPDATES 26 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Islam It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the historic city of Istanbul for the joint FIMA and Hayat Foundation Scientific Convention in July 2007. The scientific meeting of these 2 organizations will showcase the latest research and thinking, exchange experiences, building and strengthening relationships between colleagues in the field of HIV/AIDS, Infectious Diseases and Islamic Bio-Ethics. The Organizing Committee has put together an exciting academic and social programme catering to the needs of all participants. Click here for more details (Right-click and save target as to download pdf file)
FIMA UPDATES 25 9th FIMA STUDENT SUMMER CAMP Dates : 7th - 11th July 2007 Theme : Skillful Medical Students Venue : Turkey Estimated participants : 140 Participation of Female Students : To be finalized by Prof. Atallah ar-Ruhaily (Chairman FIMA Student Affairs Council) and Prof. Ihsan Karaman (Chairman FIMA Convention 2007 ) Coordinator of Summer Camp : Dr.Ali Adil Guneren Contact : aruhaily@gmail.com mikaraman@hotmail.com aadilguneren@yahoo.com For information on Istanbul city click : http://www.istanbulcityguide.com Wassalam. Prof. M. Ihsan Karaman Chairman, FIMA Convention 2007
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