ANFA Hosts Educational Awards 2025, Honors Huffaz and Top Students in Azad Nagar

Azad Nagar Friend Association (ANFA), a local sports and welfare group from Azad Nagar, organized a grand felicitation program to honor Huffaz, graduates, and outstanding students of the community. The gathering was marked by Quran recitation, speeches in the local Nawayati language, and special prayers for the welfare of the neighborhood.

The event began with Qirath by Azaan Peshmam, followed by the welcome address (Istiqbal-e-Kalimāt) delivered by Moulana Abdul Haseeb Manna Nadwi, who spoke in the Nawayati language. During the program, two respected elders of Azad Nagar were specially felicitated for their lifelong contributions to social welfare and their deep concern for the masjid:

1. Janab Siddi Mohammed Abdul Abdul Qadir Khateeb
2. Janab Ahmed Zubair Abu Baker Fakki Ahmeda Jakti

On Stage: Moulana Ilyas Jakti Nadwi, Moulana Ansar Madani, Janab Abdul Qadir Basha Ruknuddin, Janab Master Mohammed Shafi Shabandri Patel, Janab Siddi Mohammed Abdul Abdul Qadir Khateeb, and Janab Ahmed Zubair Abu Baker Fakki Ahmeda Jakti.

Speeches and Key Messages

President ANFA, Moulana Ilyas Jakti FA Jakti, addressed the audience in Nawayati. He highlighted the efforts of community members in strengthening religious and educational foundations. He emphasized that parents must remain vigilant, as modern-day evils and distractions are entering even religious households. He called for responsible parenting, careful monitoring of children, and greater focus on Islamic education. He also prayed for the success of ANFA’s new building and educational projects, hoping Azad Nagar would become a model locality.

Vice President Moulana Ansar Khateeb Madani also spoke in Nawayati. He reminded students that education should not remain limited to certificates but must be reflected in practice. He encouraged the youth to establish regular prayers, recite Quran, engage in morning and evening supplications, and follow Sunnah. He stressed that spiritual growth is equally important as academic achievement and urged support for evening maktabs (Shabina).

Huffaz and Huffazat Awards

The association recognized a large group of young boys and girls who recently completed Hifz-ul-Quran. The awardees included:

1. Hafiza Khawla D/O Shabeer Ruknuddin
2. Hafiz Ismail S/O Mobeen Siddiqua
3. Hafiza Khairunnisa D/O Wasiullah Udyawar
4. Hafiz Aiman S/O Akeel Siddibapa
5. Hafiza Jumana D/O Syed Mohiddin Barmawar
6. Hafiz Mohammed Aazam S/O Abdul Majeed Akrami
7. Hafiza Basheera D/O Jafar
8. Hafiz Abu Baker S/O Shoib Askeri
9. Hafiza Khateeja D/O Manzoor Africa
10. Hafiz Zaid S/O Abdul Raheem Khateeb
11. Hafiza Sumaida D/O Ismail Ruknuddin
12. Hafiza Fatima D/O Umar Farookh Khalifa
13. Hafiz Lareb S/O Abdul Qadir Basha Nagarmat
14. Hafiza Elaaf D/O Farookh Ruknuddin
15. Hafiz Abdul Hai S/O Moulana Abdul Haseeb Manna Nadwi
16. Hafiza Amra D/O Mehboob Hussain Siddi Ahmeda
17. Hafiz Syed Ahmed S/O Syed Waqar Maliki
18. Hafiz Syed Abdur Rahman S/O Syed Waqar Maliki
19. Hafiza Rufaida D/O Rafee Malpa (Late)
20. Hafiz Mohammad Salman S/O Sufiyan Quazi
21. Hafiza Hafsa D/O Abdul Qavi Mohtesham
22. Hafiza Hajira Seema D/O Basha Shaikh
23. Hafiza Aysha Zuha D/O Zaheer Ahmed Jubapu
24. Hafiz Bashhar S/O Khaleel Naite
25. Hafiza Fatima Taneem D/O Khursheed Ruknuddin

Educational Excellence Awards

For SSLC (2023):

1. Aysha D/O Imtiyas Hussain Fakerde
2. Shifa D/O Moulana Shareeq Mohtesham
3. Isra D/O Syed Sameer SM

For PUC (2023):

1. Sitara Shaheen D/O Qamaruzzan Mohtesham
2. Samra D/O Syed Ashraf SJ
3. Arfiya D/O Mohammed Ashraf Gawai

Jamia Islamia Graduates (Farighīn – 2023):

• Moulvi Ali Nassar S/O Moulana Ansar Khateeb Madani

Jamia tus Salihaat Graduates (2023):

• Hafsa Bint Hussain Shabeer Ruknuddin

For SSLC (2024):

1. Isra D/O Abubaker Rizwan Fakki Ali
2. Hajira Shamam D/O Shanawaz Akrami
3. Aala D/O Syed Sameer SM

For PUC (2024):

1. Mafaz S/O Mufeez Muallim
2. Ayesha Afra D/O Mohammed Jameel Sayedi
3. Mohammed Yaseen Hussain S/O Jafar Sadiq

Jamia Islamia Graduates (2024):

• Moulvi Zaid Ahmed S/O Masood Ahmed Fakki Ahmed

Jamia tus Salihaat Graduates (2024):

• Khawala Bint Hussain Shabeen Ruknuddin

For SSLC (2025):

1. Arwa Musba D/O Tanveer Ahmed – Shabeer Baida Educational Award
2. Maryam D/O Mohammed Saleem Siddibapa
3. Anam Ruknuddin D/O Mohammed Yaqoob Ruknuddin

For PUC (2025):

1. Ayesha D/O Imtiyas Hussain Fakerde – Moulana Rahmatullah Shabandri Educational Award
2. Mohammed Ayan S/O Naseer Shaikh
3. Mohammed Anab S/O Mohammed Ashraf Mohtesham

Jamia Islamia Graduates (2025):

1. Moulvi Abdullah Shabandri S/O Athar Shabandri – Khateeb Jameel Educational Award
2. Moulvi Saad Deshnoor S/O Ismail Deshnoor
3. Moulvi Ammer S/O Qurshid Ruknuddin

Jamia tus Salihaat Graduates (2025):

• Fatima Tazeem D/O Khurshed Ahmed Ruknuddin – Aslam Ruknuddin Educational Award

Mumtaz Huffaz (Special Category – 2025)

1. Fatima Rihan Bint Parwesh Kashimji – completed Hifz at age 10 (Mohiddin Haji Bapa Jakti Nadwi Award)
2. Hajiza Zaina Bint Moulana Abdul Muqeet Motiya – completed Hifz alongside school education
3. Hafiza Zaneeqa W/O Moulana Manzoor Africa – completed Hifz at an advanced age

Closing

The event concluded with prayers for the progress of the community and the upliftment of Islamic values among the younger generation.