We were invited by the Federation of Tausug Youth Organizations (FTYO) in coordination with the Sulu Ulama Council for Peace and Development (SUCPD) to attend the “3rd Imam Training Program in Sulu” last February 24, 2010 which was held at Jolo Area Coordinating Center (ACC) Jolo, Sulu.
We were there as guest speaker and also for the turn-over ceremony of the Qur’an for the extension of the Lihal Program to the different municipalities of Sulu province.
The said event was attended by 42 Imam from different municipalities, lecturers (Alim, Ulama and Mufti) and Sulu local government officials.
The event was a success in imparting knowledge, proper guidance and enlightenment to the Imam of this new generation. The event provided answers to their questions in relation to their profession which includes lectures on ‘Tajweed’ (Proper recital of Qur’an verses.), “Aturan Sin Pag-khutba” (Proper way of delivering a Friday Sermon.) and many more.
Timothy A. Ijiran, Adviser of FTYO, opening up the program
Ustadz Yusop E. Asanul, recalling all the lectures, activities and giving a short message.
The Participants
The Facilitator, Tuan Gabir Kasim
Participants on the open forum
The Ustadz answering some questions
Inquiry and some discussions by the participants to the Mufti during the break.
A visit to the Office of the Sulu Provincial Committee.
Hon. Edsir Q. Tan, the vice mayor of Jolo, present during the event.
A'lim Sharif Jul Asiri J. Abirin, Mufti of Province of Sulu
Plaques and certificates to be awarded to the Participants and Lecturer
Awarding the Cetificates to the Participants
Presenting the Certificate of Appreciation to the guest lecturer
Our very own Mukthar Jamud giving a speech about the history and programs of the MYM.
The Turn-Over of the Qur'an as part of the Extension of the "Lihal Program" to the different parts Sulu.
The A'lim giving the closing remarks
A great group photo of all the participants including all the guest.
The event was a great success that they are already planning of doing it in Bongao and Tawi-tawi. For all the people behind this, its really a job well done! hope you may continue doing this in different places of the province (hope you invite us again. ",) ), for all the Imam that needs more knowledge in their profession for them to serve better. Ensha'allah.
A really big THANKS to Mr. Timothy A. Ijiran for inviting, welcoming and taking care of us during our stay at Jolo. (You're the BEST KAH TIMZ!! and the LAMAT was great.)
(P.S. for all the people who waited for this post, I'm really sorry for keeping it long, the delay is due to my studies and school works which were in the midst of its prime during that time, where I prioritized it more because I'm was graduating student before. And now, Alhamdulillah! Finally I'm a Graduate.Hoping to write more credible and informative post for the MYM this time around. -Rene J. Siraji)
