Mohamedarif Suleman, Author at The Community on Friday

Satpanthi Khojas – The Great Adapters of History!

March 1, 2025

Satpanthi Khojas – The Great Adapters of History!
by Dr Hasnain Gulamali Walji

Historians have depicted these people in various ways, like a wedding buffet, especially from the historian’s plate. The journey of the Khojas is a unique rollercoaster, filled with the spices of religious, cultural, and animistic colors. Since the sixth century, these people have linked their customs with their Sufi love and compassion, which is reflected in Ginanic literature. But then the British arrived with their rule book, and this syncretic religion faced challenges.

Art and Expression: The Influence of Khoja Culture on Contemporary Arts

March 1, 2025

Art and Expression: The Influence of Khoja Culture on Contemporary Arts by Shelina Liyakat Khimji

The role of traditional art forms in maintaining cultural identity while adapting to contemporary societal changes

Art is a form of visual storytelling, and it has a huge role to play in society, having a remarkable place thereon. It can convey intricate and complex cultural narratives. Therefore, culture is not lost through art because it preserves heritage and cultural identity.

Gujarati Language – A Lasting Dilemma

February 23, 2025

A language is more than just a means of communication. It reflects the culture of people. It can help bridge a generation gap especially when the various generations have grown up in different parts of the world. It can be a thread that knits a Community despite the many differences in aspirations, outlook and ways of living.

Gujarati & the Khojas | A story of Identity and Survival

February 21, 2025

The Community on Friday in collaboration with the Africa Federation Archives Section and the Khoja Heritage program recently organised an event featuring Dr Hasnain Gulamali Walji as the keynote speaker.

The event Gujarati & The Khojas: A Story of Identity & Survival was presented by Dr Hasnain Gulamali Walji at 10th Floor, AFED Towers on Thursday, 9 January 2025.

Khoja Food Culture: A Nutritionist’s Perspective

February 16, 2025

Khoja food culture is a vibrant tapestry of flavor, tradition, and community spirit deeply rooted in the history of the Shia Ismaili and Ithna-Asheri communities. Originating from Gujarat in India, Khojas settled across East Africa, including Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, bringing their unique culinary identity. The aromas of samosas frying, warm khichdo simmering, or halwa being stirred for hours are not just meals—they are traditions passed down through generations.

This publication originally started as print magazine in Nairobi under the auspices of the Haydari Madrasah. Later on, with greater demand for online material and demand to suppress costs as well as reach a wider audience, TC on Friday, became an online "Friday supplement". In the early 2000s, the forum received the support of The World Federation, giving their blessings to the publication as well as helping in its broadcast.

Again, with passage of time, changes are imminent as we now move to a more interactive state - a blog. To this end, I seek the support of all members who can contribute their valuable time and written material to the forum, which is being read all across the world.

Thank you

M Suleman
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