Frequently Asked Questions

Tasks/services provided by the Idara

This info-sheet outlines the tasks/services provided by the Idara for your benefit.

Consultation with Resident Aalim by appointment. Please contact Maulana Naqvi, (301) 840-3744.
Majaalis and Jashans to learn from the lives of 14 Masoomeen (AS).
Jaferia Islamic School provides Islamic education and company of Momineen friends with emphasis on forming positive peer pressure group.
Seminars, workshops, camps, and picnics to improve harmony and address various issues; such as, Youth Weekly Gatherings, Married Life, Health Care, Interfaith Dialogue etc.

5. Sports activities for children and women.(Swimming, basketball etc).

6. Funeral/burial services at group-rate for members and at regular rates for non-members.

7 .Rental of Idara Hall and Kitchen for wedding and other social functions at reduced rates.

The following table addresses your frequently asked questions (FAQ).

YOUR NEED	POINTS OF CONTACT	RELATED INFO
To obtain IDARA eMAIL (Program info)	Br. S. Hassan Zaidi (301) 467-5479 programs@idara-e-jaferia.org Idara Info Line (301) 384-2903	Idara needs your email address. Every month Idara sends out a program flyer and sends updates or changes by e-mail.
To buy FOOD COUPONS	Dr Tasneem Lakhani-(301)776-5324 Br.Syed Ali Shirazie (443) 570-7771	It is a way to donate to Idara without spending your money.
To sponsor a Majlis Jashan or rent Idara for social functions	Br. Munawar (443) 745-1201 Idara Info Line (301) 384-2903	Signing of Contract and prior payment is required.

To enroll in the Islamic School (Sunday)	Br. S. Hassan Zaidi (301) 467-5479 programs@idara-e-jaferia.org Idara Info Line (301) 384-2903	School timing: 10:45 to 2:30 Registration dates are: 1st Sunday of Sept for Sept to Dec semester and 1st week of Jan. for the next.
To purchase a grave-site	Br. Ali Abbas Abedi (301) 346-2670 Idara Info Line (301) 384-2903	Member pay Nonmember pay
To perform funeral and burial	Br. Ali Abbas Abedi (301) 346-2670 Br. Syed Mohammad (301) 879-8222 Sr. Shaista Rizvi (Ladies); (301) 595- 2810	Borgwardt Funeral Home (301)-937-1707 Maryland National Cemetery (301) 419-3999
To donate and become member	Br. Syed Ali Shirazie (443)570-7771 Or any Director	Membership fee$180 for Family & $120 Single.

PLANNED ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER HELP YOU:

We envision that you also need the following activities. If you do, please help us in making them a reality.

1. Compilation of a comprehensive Jaferia Directory/Yellow Pages with email addresses.

2. Initiatives for a) Muslim Business Seminar and Bazaar b) Refinement of Conflict Resolution Process and c) Urdu School.

3. Jaferia Islamic Summer Day Camp at competitive rates.

May Allah (SWT) by the Tufail of Ahlul Bait (SA) give all of Tawfeeq.

programs@idara-e-jaferia.org