ISTEFADA ILMIYAH: BEHIND THE SCENES
1) How did the concept of Istefada Ilmiyah develop to what it is today?
Ans: The concept of Istefada Ilmiyah has developed over the years directly as per the directives of Aqa Moula TUS. It all started in the year 1438 in Surat, when Shz Husain Bs Burhanuddin DM instructed, that it was Aqa Moula’s khushi that asbaaq be organized for the khidmatguzar of Dawat. The event later took place as Istefada Ilmiyah, in which Umaal Kiraam came from all over the world to participate in seeking knowledge once again under the cool shade of Aljamea tus Saifiyah.
It was Aqa Moula’s TUS khushi that even Mumineen participate in these asbaaq. Thus asbaaq were held for Mumineen that year in the last two days before Milaad.
More than 5000 Mumineen had attended Istefada Ilmiyah that year.
With the Dua Mubarak of Aqa Moula TUS, thousands of Mumineen take part in this occasion.
2) How are the venues of Istefada Ilmiyah prepared?
Ans: Every year in the city of Surat, there is an increasing number of Mumineen who participate in this event and so venues are allotted a specific amount of people as per their capacity. Initially, asbaaq were only held in Aljamea tus Saifiyah, but over the years the venues expanded to cover Begumwaari, Khaimat al-Riyazat and the surrounding Masajid in the vicinity. Approximately 20,000+ & 25,000+ Mumineen were present in 1444 & 1445 respectively during Phase 2 to partake in the barakaat of Istefada Ilmiyah. To accommodate this number, a total of 53 sites had been allocated for this occasion out of which a few Masajid had also been converted into venues including Rehmatpura and Gopipura, whereas the grounds outside of Cotton Mills were used as venues for the first time ever. We have also tried that niyaaz be made available at maximum venues to make it easier for Mumineen.
3) How many organizers were involved in the management of such multiple venues?
Ans: Until now, we had a core organizing team consisting of 3-4 members who would altogether troubleshoot and handle all managerial aspects. However, considering the size and scope of the event that Istefada Ilmiyah has developed into, we have organized several teams to manage this event. This year, the venues were divided into 12 main zones and each zone was captained by a member of Kothar Mubarak along with a coordinator from Toloba. Likewise each venue had its dedicated IT team as well as members from BGI, FMB (to serve refreshments) as well as Umoor al-Sehhat.
These khidmatguzaro work continuously both on field and out to ensure the best possible experience for Istefada in all phases.
4) How is the halqa system managed?
Ans: Halqas or groups are created on the basis of the hadd of each Mumin. Our team studies the data of every registree and assigns them a group as per the kutub that they have studied from in the past. Simultaneously, lists of proposed teachers for each group are presented in Hazrat Aaliyah with their photographs. Teachers are finalized as per the raza of Aqa Moula TUS.
5) What is the main concern for khidmatguzaro organizing the event?
Ans: Over the years, Istefada Ilmiyah has developed into an event almost as big as Ashara Mubaraka & Shehrullah al-Moazzam in scope. It is always our foremost concern that we manage to cater to the comforts of every Mumin, so that they can devote their time and efforts to the seeking of knowledge.
🤝The way Istefada Ilmiyah is being conducted today would not have been possible without the guidance and dua of Aqa Moula TUS! May Allah grant him a long and healthy life! Ameen.
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