Marhum Mohamedali Ahmed Chagani
1935-1995
Born on June 7, 1935, in Tabora, Tanzania, Mohamedali Chagani was a social worker of long-standing. Starting as a volunteer in Tabora in the 1950s, he has served a number of community institutions in various capacities. He worked for the National Bank of Commerce in Tabora, holding a senior position as financial manager in the 1970s.
In Dar es Salaam, where he stayed for about 15 years, he served first as the Joint Secretary and later as the Hon. Secretary of the Jamaat. It was during the term he was the Hon. Secretary of Dar es Salaam Jamaat when the idea of the Al Muntazir Islamic Seminary was embedded and he was actively involved during its formation stages, being a member of the first Board of Governors, amongst others who collectively strived hard towards the establishment of the Seminary which was to cater for the education needs of our community children.
Mohamedali bhai also served as a Councillor and was Hon. Secretary of the Africa Federation for a brief period until he decided to move to Arusha for permanent settlement in 1987. In the 1980s, Mohamedali bhai was the editor of Federation Samachar. He has been actively involved in the Supreme Council Education Board based in Moshi, he was a member of the Board of Directors of National Investment Company, comprised of community members and also held the Governor position of the then Golden Crescent Group.
The sad death of the Editor of the Federation Samachar, Alhaj Mohamedali Chagani (59), occurred on 15th March, 1995 in Arusha. Mohamedali bhai was great company, and his touch of humour in meetings will be sadly missed. The Editorial Board, too, will miss his wise counselling and proficient writing. May Allah (SWT) rest his soul in eternal peace, Ameen
May Allah SWT repose the departed soul in the abundance of His mercy and rest him amongst the chosen ones – Aameen. We request our readers to remember marhum and all the Marhumeen with Sura-e-Fateha.
