Successful 2IMUC

Published: 24/12/2009 12:00

Mr. Muhammad Umar Chairman of the Ramadhan Foundation comments:

“The 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention held on Dec 15 -16th 2009 in Kuala Lumpur was a great success, with over 25 international speakers, economists, business leaders and commentators this was the first of its kind across the world where speakers came together to talk about Muslim unity.

With representatives from the Shia, Sunni, Salafi and many other groups from the diverse global Muslim families this Convention not only talked but demonstrated unity in practice.

A keynote address from Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed, 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia started the first day along with speeches from a variety of scholars and international speakers.

I am grateful to all the international speakers and guests, sponsors, MY Events and Perdana Leadership Foundation in Malaysia for their support and commitment to this vision.

Plans have already started for the 3rd Muslim Unity Convention in 2010 and I am certain it will be bigger and better.”

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Notes for editors

1. The Ramadhan Foundation is a leading Muslim youth organisation in the UK that is working for peaceful co-existence and dialogue for all communities.

2. Based in Greater Manchester and working to also establish the platform for human unity amongst our communities in the UK.

3. Muhammad Umar is the Chairman of the Foundation, aged 27 and was Chairman of the organising Committee for the 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention 2009.

Proton offical car partner

Proton Official Car Partner for 2IMUC

It's official Proton Malaysia's only car maker has signed up to be the official car partner for the 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention.

Muhammad Umar, Chairman of 2IMUC comments "it is our honor to have Proton our official car partner, I would like to thank everyone at MyEvents for all they hard work and commitment in making this milestone."

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Shaykh Abdur Rahman weld Hajj

HE. Shaykh Abdur Rahman weld Hajj of Mauritania

It is with happiness and great joy that we announce to everyone that the learned and noble scholar of Mauritania HE Shaykh Abdur Rahman weld Hajj is confirmed to speak at the 2IMUC.

Muhammad Umar, Chairman comments, "I am very happy that Shaykh weld Hajj is coming to the convention, he is not only my teacher but one of the most humble and purest human being I have ever meet.

This is a great honor and with his presence at the convention it will God willing be a great success".

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Shaykh M. Yaqoubi Confirmed

Shaykh Muhammad al Yaqoubi confirmed to speak at 2IMUC

It is confirmed that the Syrian scholar Shaykh Muhammad al Yaqoubi who is a leading lecturer at the Grand Omayyad Mosque in Damascus is confirmed to speak at the 2IMUC.

Muhammad Umar, Chairman comments, "we are very honored and happy to hear that Shaykh al Yaqoubi has confirmed to take part in the convention, we look forward to welcoming him to Kuala Lumpur.

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MOE Officially Support 2IMUC

Ministry of Education Officially Support 2IMUC

It is with great news that the Malaysian Ministry of Education have officially come on board to support the 2IMUC.

Muhammad Umar, Chairman of Ramadhan Foundation comments "I want to say thank you to Tan Sri Dato' Haji Muhyiddin bin Mohd. Yassin Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education Malaysia for his support and best wishes.

Link to letter from MOE
http://www.internationalmuslimunity.com/support_letters.html

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Speakers Announcement

2nd International Muslim Unity Convention - speakers announcement

The Ramadhan Foundation begins the formal announcement of the International speakers that will be attending the 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention in Kuala Lumpur from 15 - 16 December 2009.

Mr. Muhammad Umar, Chairman of the Ramadhan Foundation and Executive Chairman of the Organising Committee comments:

“I am pleased to announce the latest speakers that have confirmed to attend the Convention in Kuala Lumpur under the banner of the Ramadhan Foundation.

These Speakers are widely respected in the international community and we look forward to welcoming them in Kuala Lumpur."

HE Dato' Seri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak
Prime Minister of Malaysia

The sixth and serving Prime Minister of Malaysia. He previously held the post of Deputy Prime Minister from January 7, 2004 until he succeeded Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi as Prime Minister on April 3, 2009. Prime Minister Najib is currently the President of UMNO. He is also the son of Malaysia's second prime minister, Tun Abdul Razak.

Tun. Dr Mahathir Mohamad
4th Prime Minister of Malaysia

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia, a post he held for 22 years, making him Malaysia’s longest-serving Prime Minister and one of the longest-serving leaders in Asia.

He is considered as one of the world's most influential leaders and he spearheaded The Kuala Lumpur Foundation to Criminalise War.

HE Al Sayed Ali Al Hashimi
Special Advisor to His Highness President of UAE

His Excellency Al Sayed Ali al Hashimi is the one of the World’s leading Islamic scholar renowned across the globe for his knowledge and wisdom. He was the Special Adviser to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Nahyan and also had the honour to lead his funeral prayers in November 2004.

Currently he is the Religious Advisor to His Highness The President of United Arab Emirates Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.

HE Shaykh Abdullah bin Bayyah
Vice Chairman IUMS, Saudi Arabia

His Excellency Shaykh Abdallah bin Mahfudh ibn Bayyah is a leading Islamic scholar and a former Vice President of Mauritania, currently teaching at King Abdul Aziz University.

His Excellency Shaykh is presently involved in several organisations in the Muslim world, such as al Majma’ al-Fiqhi, which comprises a body of scholars from across the Muslim world and from different Schools of Thought (madhhabs) and viewpoints.

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Malaysia Airlines confirmed

Malaysia Airlines confirmed has travel partner for 2IMUC

Malaysia Airlines the country's main airline carrier will be providing special assistance to all delegates and participants in making arrangements for their flights. MAS will provide special discounts for delegates and participants to attend the 2IMUC. Further information will be made available very soon via the convention website.

Mr. Muhammad Umar Chairman of 2IMUC comments, “we are very happy that Malaysia Airlines have agreed to be our official travel partner, being the nations main airline carrier, this will maximise the benefit and great offers our delegates will have access to.”

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2nd IMUC in The Sikh Times

2nd IMUC Article on The Sikh Times

An Article about the 2IMUC was written by The Skih Times which is Britain’s first Punjabi daily news website.

The 2IMUC will bring together the World's most renowned Scholars, Politicians, Leaders, thinkers and Opinion formers to discuss and set out the vision for Muslim Unity in the 21st Century.

Below is a link to the article

http://emgonline.co.uk/news.php?news=7051

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Anne Khadeijah confirmed

Shaykha Anne Khadeijah Confirmed to speak at 2IMUC

We are pleased to announce that the world's prolific writer and translator of many Islamic books, Shaykha Anne Khadeijah is confirmed to speak at the 2IMUC.

Muhammad Umar Chairman of 2IMUC comments, “It is our honour and privilege to have such a remarkable person like Anne Khadijah agree to speak at the 2IMUC, her presence at the convention will reassert the great contributions women have made in Islam.

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GISTEX 2009 - Dubai UAE

Global Islamic Summit & Trade Exhibition Dubai UAE

The Chairman of Ramadhan Foundation, Mr Muhammad Umar will be a guest speaker at the "Global Islamic Summit & Trade Exhibition (GISTEX)" schedule to take place from 7th till 9th November 2009 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai UAE.

GISTEX is being hosted under The Auspices and Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Juma Bin Maktoum Bin Juma Al Maktoum. The keynote address will be given by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum The UAE Prime Minister and Vice-President, and Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Crown Prince of Dubai.

Muhammad Umar will be speaking on the topic of "Shaping the human capital development of the next generation".

Here is the link to the Summit's website

http://www.myevents-intl.com/gistex/

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2IMUC on Asian News

2nd IMUC Article on the renowned Asian News.

An Article about the 2IMUC was written by the famous Asian News Newspaper part of the Guardian Media Group.

Asian News is a UK's leading Asian newspaper that is is the Guardian Media Group's first publication specifically aimed at an ethnic minority audience. It is a monthly pick-up newspaper with a circulation of well over 20,000.

The public obtain copies via some 200 distribution points (Asian shops, community centres, schools, council officers and several mainstream supermarkets) in Manchester, Accrington, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Tameside and Trafford. The pick-up rate is extremely high - often over 90 per cent.

http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/news/s/1132996_unity_convention_will_bring_together_worlds_muslim_leaders

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Contract signed for 2IMUC Video

Video Recording of the Signing Ceremony between Ramadhan Foundation and My Events International

On 23rd June 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Ramadhan Foundation has appointed My Events International to manage and coordinate the 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention that will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the 14th – 16th December 2009.

This was signed and ratified on the 23rd of June 2009, by the Chairman of Ramadhan Foundation, United Kingdom –Mr. Muhammad Umar & the Chief Executive Officer of My Events International, Malaysia – Mr. Shahul Hameed Shaik Dawood.

Here is the link photos of the signing.

http://www.internationalmuslimunity.com/pastEvent_me.html

Here is the link to the video

http://www.internationalmuslimunity.com/media_audioVideo.html

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2nd IMUC on Bernama

2nd International Muslim Unity Convention on Bernama

Bernama, Malaysian National News Agency writes about the forth coming 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention schedule to take place from 15th – 16th December 09 at the Putra World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

Below is a direct link to the article

http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v5/newsgeneral.php?id=434719

More info at www.internationalmuslimunity.com

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Official Press Release about 2nd IMUC

Official Press Release about the 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention.

Published: 20/08/2009 00:30

The Ramadhan Foundation is pleased to announce officially the 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention to be held from 15th – 16 December 2009 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Four years ago in Manchester, UK the world’s most renowned Muslim scholars, thinkers, economists and politicians came together to discuss and agree how Muslims can unite and tackle the common issues facing our diverse communities. In an unprecedented show of Muslim unity for the first time in Western World we were able to demonstrate what we can achieve together.

Now four years on, bigger and better in the peace capital of the world Kuala Lumpur, this great city where diversity is practiced and celebrated Muslims will come together to reflect on the journey towards Muslim Unity.

We are pleased to announce that the Prime Minister of Malaysia HE Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak has agreed to open the Convention and along with the 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad, the Worlds most renowned scholars, leaders and economists this promises to be the event of the year.

Over the next few weeks we intend to announce the line up of the Speakers and their biographies will appear on the official convention website:
www.internationalmuslimunity.com

Mr. Muhammad Umar, Chairman of the Ramadhan Foundation and Executive Chairman of the Organising Committee comments:

“I am proud to announce this historic 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention under the banner of the Ramadhan Foundation in the peace capital of the world Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

We are bringing together the World’s most renowned Scholars, Politicians, Leaders, thinkers and Opinion formers to discuss and set out the vision for Muslim Unity in the 21st Century.

We send an open invite to the World to come to the great City of the World to witness history in the making, Muslims can unity and will unite in Kuala Lumpur”

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Mufti Taqi Uthmani will speak at 2IMUC

Confirmation that Justice Mufti Taqi Uthmani will be a guest speaker at the 2IMUC

On Tuesday 6th August Mr. Rafat Saghir Farooqui Personnel Secretary to Justice Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani confirmed in a special telegram to Muhammad Umar, Chairman of 2IMUC that Mufti Taqi Uthamani as confirmed that he would be honoured to particiapte at 2IMUC.

Muhammad Umar Chairman of 2IMUC comments, "We are very happy that Mufti Taqi Uthmani as agreed to participate at the 2IMUC, we look forward to welcoming him and the other speakers in Kuala Lumpur."

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Visit to Tun. Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Visit to Tun. Dr Mahathir Mohamad

On Wednesday 17th June 2009 Muhammad Umar Chairman of 2IMUC along with Edward Jules Media Secretary to the Malaysian Foreign Minister visited HE Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad 4th Prime Minister of Malaysia at his offices at the Perdana Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya Malaysia.

During the private meeting which lasted for over an hour Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad along with Muhammad Umar discussed many issues specifically on Muslim Unity and how to work towards Unity.

Muhammad Umar Chairman of 2IMUC comments, "It was my pleasure to once again meet one of the most respected and influential Muslim leaders of modern time, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is a remarkable leader with a unique vision on how to achieve Muslim Unity, we sincere hope he shares his vision at the 2IMUC”.

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Appointment of Bakary Drame on ESC

Announcement of the appointment of HE Ambassador Bakary Drame on the Executive Steering Committee

On Thursday 25th June 2009 Muhammad Umar Chairman of 2IMUC along with Mohammed Khan Co-Director of USA for 2IMUC and Mohammed Saddiq Director of Communications Ramadhan Foundation made a courtesy visit HE Ambassador Bakary Drame.

During the visit Muhammad Umar requested that his HE Ambassador Bakary Drame participate as a guest speaker at the 2IMUC and also to join the Executive Steering Committee as the Director of Africa for 2IMUC, HE Ambassador Bakary Drame accepted the invitation and post of Director of Africa for 2IMUC.

Muhammad Umar Chairman of 2IMUC comments, "We welcome HE Ambassador Bakary Drame on to our executive steering committee, his vast experience of Islam in Africa will enable the 2IMUC to reach out to the Muslims of Africa".

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Courtesy visit to HE Sayed Ali Hashmi UAE

Courtesy visit to HE Sayed Ali Hashmi UAE

On Thursday 25th June 09 Muhammad Umar Chairman of 2IMUC along with HE Dr Abdur Rahman al Jarrar Director of Middle East for 2IMUC, Mohammed Khan Co-Director of USA for 2IMUC and Mohammed Saddiq Director of Communications Ramadhan Foundation made a courtesy visit to the house of HE Sayed Ali Hashmi Special Advisor to HM The President of UAE.

During the visit Muhammad Umar extended a special invitation for HE Sayed Ali Hashmi to be one of the Chief guest speakers at the 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention, which Sayed Ali Hashmi gracious accepted.

Muhammad Umar chairman of 2IMUC comments, "It will be our pleasure to have Sayed Ali Hashmi at the convention, he is one of the world's leading Islamic scholars who is highly respected for his immense knowledge and wisdom."

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Habib Jifri & Sh Oudah Confirmed as speakers

Habib Ali Jifri & Shaykh Salman al Oudah Confirmed as speakers

On Wednesday 22nd July 2009 Muhammad bin Bayyah Director of PR Middle East for 2IMUC confirmed the participation of both Habib Ali Jifri and Shaykh Salman al Oudah as guest speakers at the 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention.

Muhammad Umar Chairman of 2IMUC comments, “I am delighted to hear that both Habib Ali Jifri & Shaykh Salman al Oudah will be coming to our convention, having these two remarkable individuals will definitely take this convention to an even more prestigious position God willing”.

We look forward to welcoming both individuals to Kuala Lumpur in December.

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Appointment of new Director

Monday 6th July 2009 - New Appointment to our Executive Committee

Muhammad Umar Chairman of Ramadhan Foundation announces the appointment of Muhammad bin Bayyah as the new Director of Public Relations for the Middle East.

Muhammad bin Bayyah is the son of HE Shaykh Abdullah bin Bayyah one of the most renowned and learned scholars of Islam. Shaykh bin Bayyah is also one of the chief guest speakers at 2IMUC.

Muhammad bin Bayyah will be responsible for all public relations in the Middle East, he will also project manage all invitations for Arab scholars in the Middle-East for 2IMUC. He will report directly to the Chairman Muhammad Umar and the Director of Middle East HE Dr Abdur Rahman al Jarrar.

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Appointment of new Director of Middle East

Official appointment of HR Dr Jarrar as Director of Middle East for 2IMUC

On Wednesday 24th June 2009 Muhammad Umar Chairman of Ramadhan Foundation extended an invitation for the post of Director of Middle East for 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention to His Excellency Dr Abdur Rahman al Jarrar, special advisor to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum UAE Prime Minister and Vice-President, and Ruler of Dubai.

HE Dr Jarrar graciously accepted the position and said “it will be my honour to work with your foundation for Muslim Unity, I will work very hard to make this convention a success God willing”.

Muhammad Umar, Chairman of the Foundation comments, “It is our pleasure to welcome Dr Jarrar on to our Executive Steering Committee, with his vast experience and reputation we will God willing be able to once again set the benchmark for Muslim Unity in the world.”

Dr Jarrar will be responsible for all middle-east correspondences and will also be the official Arabic spokesperson for the 2nd IMUC 09.

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Contract signed for 2IMUC

Contract signed for 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention.

On the 23rd June 2009 at the Executive Offices of the renowned event management company MY Events, Muhammad Umar Chairman of Ramadhan Foundation and Shahul Hameed Shaik Dawood Chief Executive Officer of My Events International signed the official contract for the 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention.

Ramadhan Foundation has appointed My Events International to manage and coordinate the 2nd International Muslim Unity Convention that will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on the 14th – 16th December 2009.

The contract was signed and ratified on the 23rd of June 2009, by the Chairman of Ramadhan Foundation Muhammad Umar & the Chief Executive Officer of My Events International Shahul Hameed Shaik Dawood in the presence of Mohammed Saddiq Director of Communications Ramadhan Foundation and Edward Jules Media Secretary to the Malaysian Foreign Minister.

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