ITTIHAD SHABAB AL-ISLAMIE BILFILIBIN, YOUTH SPOT IN THE PHILIPPINES

By Ustadz Watteau Ibrahim (One of Philippines’ Ulemas, from Palimbang Sultan Kudarat, Southern Philippines)

The Ittihad Shabab Al-Islamie Bilfilibin, is the federation of various Muslim youth organization throughout the Philippines. It was established on January 23, 1983 as a Muslim youth movement for da’wah, religious and charitable organization.

 Ittihad Shabab Al Islamie Bilfilibin was founded in the year 1983 by a group of muslim youths in the philippines. it is the organization to where the learning of muslim youths in the fundamental teachings of  Islam was initiated in the Philippines higher educational institutions.

Historically, Philippines is a Muslim country long before the coming of the Spaniards in 1521. The Muslim youths in the Philippines desires to teach the young generations the real Islam. So by this organization, youths from all Muslim tribes in the Philippines come together and follow the Koranic guidance. “All Muslims are brothers.”

Financial Information

Finances are coming from the subscriptions of its members. Zakat and Sadaqats from the generous Muslim individuals and organizations.

Youth and Dawah

Apart from internal programs, the center participates in Youth and Da’wah. The major thrust is Muslim youth societies in both primary and secondary institutions.

The main activity is lectures and the lending of video cassettes on various Islamic topics. The address to the youth which targets the whole school population cover areas such as cultivation of sound morals, good character, responsible youth life and adulthood and academic excellence.

Correct preaching of Islamic Teachings to the Muslim youth in accordance to Ahlul Sunnah and Jamaah. Community service Da’wah up to universities.

This program also aims at HIV/AIDS awareness, creation based on Islamic morality and self-discipline.

The Ittihad Shabab Al-Islamie bilfilibin, has its activities and programs. Some of the past and present activities are seen in the following:

SOCIAL WORK PROGRAM:

1. Identifies suitable areas for social work projects of the ittihad and other international islamic organization among the local muslims community.
2. Distributes food and clothing to the victims of calamities natural, or man made.
3. Conduct medical missions to the poor Muslims community.

CIV IC AND SOCIAL SERVICES:

1. Holds training of Dae.
2. Assists in conversation to Islam
3. Holds Symposium, Forum and Islamic Lectures
4. Holds training for Imams and Khateebs
5. Iftar Ramadhan meals, Kurban meat Distribution.
6. Madrasah Teaching
7. Imam and Khatibs Seminars
8. Fora and Islamic symposia.
9. Youth camps
10. Propagation of Islam through Halakat work.
11. Giving Lectures.
12. Iftar Saeem in Holy Ramadan.
13. Edahy Sacrificial Meat in Hajj Season.

 The Future Priorities, Plans, Projection Of Islamic Dawah Work.

1. It is very important to educate the Muslims youths and obliged them to learn the methodology of Islamic Dawah.
2. Adult education should be maintained
3. Preachers should be well-trained in inviting people to Islam.
4. Under the concept of Islam it is very significant to lay down the plans how Islam can be well understood to all people in all times and places.
5. There will be an evaluation of the Dawah activities, weekly, monthly, and annually.
6. Put up Islamic Centers, libraries and youth hostels.

  Problem  of  Dawah Work

1. There were no enough trained Da’I that knows the correct methodology of Dawah.
2. People are very interested to listen the lectures of the religious scholars but problem there were no enough fund for the assembly.
3. Special transportation for the ulema in their travel to the different areas is very much needed. We seek donation for Dawah Van transport from generous well to do Muslim.

 Education

The Ittihad Shabab Al Islamie Bilfilibin, promotes the Islamic Education of the young generations.

1. First, to memorize the Holy Quran and tries to implements its teachings in daily life.
2. Secondly, to have a proper understanding of the fundamental teachings of Islam.

Committee on Membership:

1. Dawah
2. Charities
3. Health
4. Finance
5. Projects
6. Education

It is an active member of the following local, national and international organizations.

1. Maglis Al-Ala Lisoonid Dawah
2. .Asian Federation Of Muslim Youth
3. World Assembly of Muslim Youth

Objectives:

1. To practice and propagate the world of Allah dessiminate the basic ideals of Islam and work for the establishment of a just and human society anchored on the fundamental teaching of Islam.
2. To present Islamic alternatives to resolve the problems of contemporary society.
3. To improve Islamic personality and leadership skills through moral   ideological and social training.
4. To protect and promote human rights and civil liberties and work for openness, accountability and transparency in Muslim society.
5. The strengthen the brotherhood among Muslim Youth and Students in all parts of the Philippines in particular and to encourage them to organize themselves.

To attain its goal Ittihad closely interacts with local and International organizations.

Our Priorities:

1. Higher education fund
2. Human resource development
3. Co-ordination
4. Camps and workshops
5. Solidarity Projects
6. Placement
7. Publication and literature
8. Consultancy to member organizations
9. Youth hostels

Projects

This is the Project of Ittihad Shabab Al-Islamie Bilfilibin

1. Building of Mosques.
2. Potable Water Wells.
3. Islamic Libraries establishment in schools.

(L/Imt/R04)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)