APPEAL-Jamia Millia Islamia Old Boys Association

Dear Jamiaets,

Assalam alekum,

Recent economic melt down forced many unprecedented events on individuals specially loss of job or pay cut.

Situation is not at all good world wide; however, it is worse in Dubai, UAE where construction/Banking is the most affected industry.

News is censored, but people loosing jobs in thousands.

Developers either collapsed or closed down their projects & this transferred subsequently on construction consultants, contractor, specialized sub contractors, suppliers & financial institutions.

At present it seems this is not going to stop here & will hit all trades in near future if continue.

I have been hearing a lot of jamiaets also affected in various ways.

It is a difficult time.

It is also difficult to give job assurance to any single person however; we need to curb this disturbance by an extent by doing the following.

Get in touch with each other by various means (networking).
Update each other with day to day market developments.
Explore any possible job & post on common platform for jamiaets.
Recommend if any thing is within your reach.
Console those affected & offer support within your reach.


Beside each Jamiaets i would also like to appeal Jamia Millia Islmia Alumni, Riyadh, Jeddah & Kuwait chapter to come forward for the rescue of many jamiaets who lost their job or looking helplessly for relocation as mentioned above.


Let's sail the boat together.




Regards,



Zubair Irshad

Resident Representative JMIOBA

Jamia Old boys association-UAE

Email: zubair.irshad@jamiaoldboys.com
CC:JMIOBA-Delhi
JMIOBA-UAE chapter

JMI foundation day in UAE-Invitation

Dear Jamiaets,
Happy 88th foundation day of JMI
Jamia Millia Islamia old boys association (JMIOBA, UAE Chapter) cordially invites you with family to celebrate JMI foundation day in UAE (A day out in campus away from JMI) on 21.11.08 (Friday at 3.30pm onwards) at Emirates English speaking school, Dubai, UAE.

Please confirm your presence to either of the following or by replying to this mail.
Abdullah Hasan : 050-4623903
Nadeem Zaidi : 050-4983960
Mohd.Sharique : 050-8515339

Kind Regards,

Media & IT Committee
Jamia Old Boys Association (JMIOBA-UAE Chapter)


Program details
Date : 21 November 2008 (Friday)
Place : Emirates English speaking school, safa area, Dubai.
Time : 1530 hrs to 2200hrs.

Contents
Out door activities for kids, females & individual jamiaets
Presentation program (indoor)

Schedule
1530hrs : Assembly
1515hrs- 1730hrs : Out door activities
1730hrs-1845hrs : Prayer & refreshments break with Magic Show
1900hrs-2100hrs : Presentation program (indoor)
2100hrs-2200hrs : Dinner Out door activities Fun activities especially for Kids, Females & Individuals

Presentation (indoor) ·
Inaugral speech & welcome note·
Magic Show·
Entertainment Program·
Extempore speech competition between kids & adults·
Prize/Gift distribution·
Tarana·
Vote of Thanks

A lousy decision & my reply regarding closure of JG

Dear all,
I was browsing through emails & found the following correspondence.
Actually, i would have replied to them at once but i waited for a month before it became unbearable for me to digest misleading & lousy email to close down JG by its self proclaimed Owners.


From: Zubair Irshad [mailto:zubi1@eim.ae] Sent: 10 June 2008 09:07To: 'alifaridi511@gmail.com'Subject:

To,

Dear Ali Faridi (sender of close out email of JG)

Assalam alekum,

Reference email sent from your address on behalf of “Founder members/working committee” to announce closeout of Jamiaets global with stated reasons is a unilateral decision imposed on majority of Jamiaets present in UAE is far away from the truth of democratic norms.

How can you send an email from “Founder members”? As I never accord permission to take such hasty, irresponsible & irrelevant decision?

Please refer to my declination to attend the meeting called by Talha Alvi & go through the contents which are self explanatory (copy attached).
"Mr.Talha Alvi

As a Jamiaet & one of the founders of JG, I do not recognise present working & especially advisory committee due to the following,

Ø Deviation from its basic values (part written by you in your own mail)
Ø Political infestation & interests
Ø Non democratic approach, procedure & decisions.


Moreover, I don’t think camouflage committee is capable to handle/decide alone in lieu with true sprit of JMI.
Thank you for the invitation & note my declination to accept it in totality of the scenario"

The reasons stated by you to dissolve association are Bogus & self propagated, hiding the incapability rather portraying the voice & wishes of many Jamiaets.

It is yet another evidence of a puppet working committee in the hands of advisory, continues in their endeavours to kill democracy at every step.

Many Jamiaets, more than in numbers, to the people who decided to dissolve JG, do not concur with this decree rather than a decision.

I have disassociated myself with present working & advisory committee of so called closed JG since long back due to the reasons known to every one by now but never ever given you an authority to take decisions on my behalf.

Jamiaets Global formed on what grounds, with what norms & who did the efforts to make it a reality may have been overlooked or forgotten purposely by politically influenced minds but I remember every thing since its inception.

Jamiaets Global was not a shop running on the norms of profit & loss which can be announced closed by virtue of a “Tughlaqi Farman” decree.

You are advised either to exclude my name from the email sent under the name of founders or specify the name of persons decided the closure of JG.
You mail don’t have option to “reply all” otherwise I would have done it myself, there fore I expect with no hope, a reply from your end before taking a step forward.

Regards,

Zubair Irshad
A Jamiaet
Founder member JG
General Secretary JG 1999-2006
Elected President JG 2006.



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To:
zubi29@rediffmail.com

Subject:
Jamiaets Global UAE - Closed

Date:
Thu, 22 May 2008 17:44:23 IST




Dear Jamiaets Global (JG) Members / Friends,
Please be informed that reference to the meeting held on 16.05.2008 and unanimously decided by Founder Members / Working Committee of Jamiaets Global to dissolve the Jamiaets Global UAE Chapter with immediate effect. It has several reasons to do so few are as under.

1. This organization (Jamiaets Global) was formed to bring all Jamiaets together, and to provide a platform for them to contact / meet together and help each other in their capacity. But since long time as you are aware a number of peoples, on baseless provocation from few are involved in the activities and mismailing to destroy the image of Jamiaets Global for their cheap political interests.

2. Jamiaets Global was formed to help the Jamiaets (by all means); those were coming here seeking employment. But Most of New Comers now has his/her own capability to sustain or face this market with their individual links and resources, which was the elemental goal of the formation of Jamiaets Global to provide the new comers or to the individuals here in UAE.

3. Another motto of Jamiaets Global was to help the needy students of Jamia Millia Islamia and Alhamdulillah this aim is achieved successfully till date. InshaAllah this noble cause will remain and carried out on individual basis in future as well.

These are the few points among many those forced us to close/dissolve the Jamiaets Global UAE Chapter with immediate effect to stop the unnecessary division between Jamiaets in UAE.
So please be informed that Jamiaets Global is no more present in UAE.
Believe us this is very painful and tough decision which we have taken but it looks most appropriate according to the present conditions. Thanks for your understanding and do not feel dishearten. Our affection and love towards our Alma mater, Jamia Millia Islamia and alumnae is not changing.
Best regards and well wishes

Founder Members / Working Committee
Jamiaets Global (UAE Chapter)

Alienated Generation-Professor Mushirul Hasan

Padam Shri Mushirul Hasan

Dear Jamiaets,
A recent turmoil in JMI has disturbed all of us.
The negative role of media has no exception so far.
Following is an article by JMI vice chancellor Professor Mushirul Hasan, who stood firm against all odds & injected a spirit to rejuvenate our souls.

Alienated Generation
Nobody dare question our commitment to education and the Indian Constitution
MUSHIRUL HASAN


THE EXTENT to which our society is getting polarised along religious lines is very disturbing. If this is the state of affairs almost seven decades after independence, what might happen a few decades later? This is not the time to attribute responsibility to different parties or communities. This is a moment of self-reflection; of trying to find out what gives rise to this mindless violence.
The other very disquieting fact is how the electronic media and sections of the Hindi print media have taken upon themselves the responsibility of being the custodian of the nation's interest. The arrogance and intolerance in their coverage reflects a very ominous trend in the history of journalism. I have experienced this recently. The Jamia incident is not a big affair, it could have been easily sorted out, but it was turned into a campaign against a university. Our doors are open to non-Muslims; our teachers are drawn from all communities. Compare our record with that of other so-called secular universities where Muslims have limited access — Benaras Hindu University, Allahabad University, Delhi University itself — then what are we questioning?
A student at the London School of Economic (LSE) was nabbed very recently by the police — does it mean that the LSE has become a hotbed of terrorism? This is senseless. I think we have to fight back. We have tolerated this nonsense for far too long. We should take on the media and demonstrate to the people that they are not trustworthy and are out to basically sensationalise events. Jamia Millia is being seen as the Muslim institution that it is not; it is a secular institution funded by the Central Government. The question of legal aid is not being looked at from the perspective of a teacher's responsibility to her students. As the head of the institution, I feel I have an obligation towards my students. And I am not using the taxpayer's money for it. But the real issue is of principle. If this had happened to a non-Muslim student, I would have done the same. I am also upholding the rule of law. Why have we forgotten the principle that says that an accused is innocent until proven guilty?
In the ultimate analysis, our society, which has gone through the Khalistan movement and experienced terrorism in the Northeast, must look at these incidents in a more cool-headed manner. Because you can't fight it by reacting in a hysterical manner. Also, our police is becoming more politicised and communalised. We haven't reoriented them into becoming the custodians of the secular values enshrined in the Constitution. Over the past 10 years, there has been a systematic pattern — Deoband University, an institution with a glorious record, has been targeted. So has Nadvat-ul-Ulema in Lucknow. Aligarh University has always been targeted, despite its being a modern institution with its doors open to all. Is there a pattern in this madness? We need to reflect on these issues. The alienation is very deep, and has to stop. But instead of supporting us, which would also mean supporting an institution committed to secular values, there are attempts to undermine our secular foundations.
And now we are dealing with a younger generation of Muslims. I believe in a liberal, eclectic and pluralist idea of Islam, but I suspect this vision will not be shared by those who are feeling insecure and excluded, socially and culturally. Why have the guilty in Gujarat not been punished? Why? Why? Why is the VHP and Bajrang Dal not banned for killing innocent Christians and desecrating their churches?
I regard myself, as do millions of others, as part of the edifice that is called India. The idea of India is my idea. There is no India without me, and I will not let that change. We have already taken certain steps to counter subversive ideas that might fracture our secular society. I appeal to civil society and the media to let us live in peace, and get on with our simple and innocent job — pursuit of knowledge. There is a limit to what one can tolerate. Nobody dare question our commitment to education, and our loyalty to the Indian Constitution.
(Hasan is Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi)

Courteesy from Tehelka Magazine, Vol 5, Issue 40, Dated Oct 11, 2008

Jamia Old boys-UAE chapter-Iftaar for a cause

Jamia Old Boys Association-UAE chapter is organising an IFTAAR FOR A CAUSE on thursday,18.09.08 at La Sani grand restaurent,Sharjah to raise fund for the flood affected people of Bihar.
They have appealed all jamiaets to take part in fund raising drive for a noble cause & to show association's commitments to work for the welfare of Jamiaets & people in need.
I wish them good luck & pray ALLAH to make their event successful.

Jamia Millia Islamia Old Boys Association-UAE

Jamiaets in UAE revive, revisited & finally announced the name of working committee to run association.
Apart from many the uniqueness of association & its functioning is based on democratic & transparent procedures.
Although a president & few vice presidents has been included but it has been done to maintain hierarchy & tradition otherwise all members are same & equally important.
Another new addition was to have president on 06 month rotation, it means present president & 03 vice president will have equal chance to head the association & bring the maximum results for the betterment of jamaiets in UAE & India.
The association will carry forward traditions of JMI & work on democratic norms, its basic principle is to practice discipline within the committee & adhere to it elsewhere.
It was also agreed to respect elders & love younger.
The Jamiaets elected Abdullah Hasan (2003 pass out engineer) as first president for next six months with a sign to follow young blood & give more chances to inject fresh ideas.
Three Vice presidents elected were Haroon siddiqui, nadeem zaidi & Intekhab Alam...these three were made responsible to run three committees as resource, networking & directory/logistic.
There were many new, young & energetic members inducted to new association with a hope to achieve better results & NO to Politics.
I hope this committee will work positively for the cause & flourish for a longer period.

Jamia Millia Islamia-UAE

Announcement/propaganda of doing social work, welfare of needy without self commitment is some thing very common these days.


By focusing only on jamiaets in this region, it doesn't mean that one need to leave every thing & rush for welfare!


It is not possible here & impractical in both sense.


One needs to understand the possible need a jamiaet would require!

An individual can do many things that comes under welfare category, however collective efforts to form a guidelines can serve many in more effective ways for a longer portion of time.

It is true that a thought built on strong principles always remains however individuals may change or extinct!

Many years in UAE & away from Jamia Millia Islamia has strengthen my ideas to commit myself & march forward for all possible guidance to the needy.

Most of times it was on collective basis but last few years individually after deserting a platform infested by a different kind of lobby firmly believed in the type mentioned in the beginning of his post.

It was a process when infection started, it creeps, grown & soon became majority, but, with time passed it went to self decay.

Infact, self destruction.

Many people asked me a question during those days about my isolation.

I keep on telling every one in my contact to believe in ideology & principles. I also mention many times to remain truth full & committed to self for better times later.

It has been noticed that many jamiaets turned away without proper guidance which could have been provided.

Many jobs went unfulfilled that could have been filled with current & available seekers.

No body understand a simple point that extending the hand to help some one will fetch them respect & build confidence among jamiaets.

Sitting on the fence & commenting on the performance of those inside is the easiest thing a person can do, however, only performer knows the real challenge while attempting a task.

A step towards the cause may not bring the results but it gives courage to take another step.

It also motivate others to join.

The real pain can be felt by the one who experience it rather the one who explain of describe, that's why if one has built some thing from scratch by putting all his energy & emotions.....then it gives pain if some one demolish & scrape his efforts.

Jamiaets are in significant number in UAE & it is very difficult to bring all of them together under one roof due to difference of opinion,affection, interests, their schedules etc but this doesn't mean to overlook those who are in need!

Many jamiaets come forward to launch similar platform in UAE to do team work and to establish successful network among themselves.

This was the first step taken towards a cause & i supported them to initiate & establish some thing meaningful.

Also Jamia millia islamia old boys association has granted permission to open an integral but independent chapter in UAE for the same cause, there fore a meeting held on 11.07.08 with interested jamiaets to discuss & outline forthcoming actions and it was agreed to begin with JMIOBA-UAE chapter.

I hope these young Jamiaets will put their sincere efforts together to carry forward true values of Jamia Millia Islamia & to work for the welfare of jamiaets.

Nostalgia-Directory of JG

Making of directory- Jamiaets Global



It was an official & humble beginning of Jamiaets global in July 1999.

Afternoon time, shan restaurant in Sharjah & excitement to meet old friends under one roof materialised when 40 jamiaets along with their family & kids gathered after asr prayer on 15.07.1999.

Shear joy, happiness & emotions took every one by default & a formal proposal to launch an alumni association accepted by all.

It was agreed to form a directory & circulate among jamiaets for networking.

A committee was formed & collecting all information for jamiaets fall on my shoulders.

Using mobile phone was a costly affair those days in UAE & there was very few with email facility as well.

I was ready with the list but question was to take print out.

Mohammed Ali faridi, member of executive committee came forward to take printing task & we have agreed to reimburse him for expenditure of color prints.

I still remembered that JG paid Dhs.12 to Ali faridi against print & photocopy of the First ever compiled directory of Jamiaets in UAE.( i will try to scan & post later the first directory).



Directory in 2000 was in binded form based on data collected & recorded by GS of JG & then compiled by Asim Rasheed.

This time, we decided to take print out without paying any money.

Unfortunately, i don't have this directory in my records.

Directory in 2001, was an improved & handy version.

It was designed in the form of a telephone/address book where name & contact details of Jamiaets pre printed.

The idea freezed after marathon discussion between committee member & specially myself, zakir & asim.
Asim prepared draft & finally we agreed.

The question was again the cost?

We decided to purchase stationary only & printing will be done in Asim's office.

Asim did all the printing & brought every thing to my house, one day before foundation day function.

Asim, zakir & myself with our families sat together to shape all the directories for distribution till late night.

Finally it was done & proved to be a nicer & attractive JG directory.

( I have copy of it & will post cover page later on).

It was 2002 when we found Suhail from fusion prime to take up the task & print JG directory in proper way.

A committee was formalised to coordinate between JG & Fusion prime.

All set & agreed regarding contents & chronology till i found a surprise change during my visit to fusion prime office.

Ali faridi & zaidi made responsible to coordinate has decided to include photograph of office bearers in the directory.
This was revealed by accident during my visit to Fusion prime office!
An emergency meeting called & i urged every one to concentrate on work rather publishing photographs for name & fame.
We must put all efforts for the benefits of Jamiaets & should not convey any signal that points on personal benefit.
With due hesitation, it was agreed to withdraw any photo printing this year.
There fore if some one look at second page, then space of photographs is still there without any pic.
In 2003, we thought of further improved version of directory, there fore i requested all jamiaets to contribute few articles & they did.
Unfortunately, directory didnt completed at the time of annual function due to limitation of our sponsor.
Few people thought & conveyed to many that this was a shear failure & Zubair/Asim are unable to deliver the promise.
In fact Ali faridi went one step forward to send sms to Fusion prime "thank you for supporting me", Later Suhail showed me the message sent by ALI to express his happiness for the absence of Directory.
Many follow ups paid up in a fruit of Directory, was late but mission accomplished.
JG was not strong enough to pay @Dhs.7,000 as direct expense of this directory & the same time we has to be patience to deal with the person doing it free for us.
I have handed over directories for distribution in a tea party held during my absence in 2004.
Ironically, it was distributed by the hands of ALI faridi.
This was the last & best directory of Jamiaets Global so far.
Later committee has abandoned the idea to have physical directory & JG went ONLINE.
Despite of all, One must admit that, printed stuff has no comparison with online directory like we see the ad of Diamond.
Diamonds are for ever!
&
Prints are for ever.