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After completing my visits to Africa, I will inshallah be in India and complete my campaign in Pakistan before returning home to the United Kingdom.

As ever, I'm keen to hear from as many of you as possible. These visits are about listening to community members around the world. So if you live in or will be in any of these cities at the same time as me, do get in touch either by emailing me at munawer@rattensey.org or on my mobile +44 (0)7754 444 409

Salaam Alaykum,

Over the past few days, our community has participated in a global election for the President of The World Federation. I would like to thank all of you who took the time to vote - your ballots will determine the future direction of our community. Special thanks to all those who have joined in my campaign and supported me, I am truly grateful for your belief in me and my team.

My thanks must also go to the volunteers who assisted in the administration of the elections in centres around the world. InshAllah the Electoral Commissioner will make a declaration about the outcome of the election in the coming days.

In these final few nights of Mahe Ramadhan, I would request that we all remember each other in our du'a, especially on the Nights of Qadr.

With Du'a

Munawer Rattansey

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5 Reasons To Vote For

Al Haj Munawer Rattansey

in next week's World Federation Elections

1. Track Record

I have outlined an ambitious manifesto, but these aren't meaningless promises. I believe in ACTION.

As President of the Council of European Jamaats Alhamdullilah we have transformed the organisation from into a much more powerful and effective regional body. One that takes action and delivers results. There is still more to do and inshAllah it will continue to make strides forward in the future.

One such example of change is bringing in the youth! But it's not enough to talk of empowering the youth - we actually achieved it. Today the majority of team heads at CoEJ are vibrant young leaders. Yes, we must spread that message: the youth are NOT the leaders of tomorrow, BUT the leaders of today.

And I want to continue this progress at a global level.

2. The Issues

My manifesto has 99 Pledges covering all areas of community life. These have been researched extensively. I have talked to experts and community members about how we can deliver these effectively.

Whether it's DELIVERING a worldwide census or SETTING UP an office in Najaf. Or REJUVENATING the Zainabiyya Child Sponsorship scheme or CHAMPIONING the rights of the disabled. I want to action the SOLUTIONS to the the issues affecting our community.

3. Openness

I believe in HONESTY about our success and our failures. I want to bring The World Federation to a level in which everyone FEELS part of this organisation and TRUSTS it.

To do this we need to celebrate our achievements, but also be OPEN about our mistakes.

I have pledged to report HONESTLY every year on what has ACTUALLY been achieved from my manifesto. And I will provide an annual report on our administration costs and work hard to REDUCE THEM. We need to be TRANSPARENT and ACCOUNTABLE to you.

And I promise to lead The World Federation based on the PRINCIPLES of simplicity, transparency and humility.

4. A Listening Candidate

A good leader does not dictate but LISTENS. I have travelled to our centres around the world, met with many of you and listened to your concerns.

I have created the 99 pledges based not only on experience and research, but also by talking to brothers and sisters around the world.

I want The World Federation to ENGAGE with the community using innovative methods to exchange honest feedback.

5. The Vision

It is my dream, my hope and my goal that we can cultivate The World Federation to be a VALUED organisation that truly serves all its commuity members.

So much has been achieved. But so much more NEEDS to be done.

We need to ACT on poverty and development.

We need to ENGAGE and develop a new generation of volunteers

We need to INVEST in our aalims.

Our forefathers WORKED VERY HARD to build our community organisations. Now it is our time.

I have outlined a clear and ambitious vision for the future. And I humbly request you to join me in the MISSION to develop our community's global organisation and take it to new heights.

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I am indeed blessed and honoured to have been given the opportunity to serve my community especially in Europe as president of CoEJ for the last two terms. I am humbled by the support from many as I embark upon the next challenge as the presidential nominee for WF presidential election for the term 2009-2012.

It is only with the blessings of the 14 masoomens and with the will of Allah (SWT) that one can proceed on such an important journey. I pray that may we all be under their continuous protection and shadow.

This is the final release in this series of  highlighting some of the many questions that I have received from Mo'mineen around the world.

Please feel free to ask me more questions by email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) by phone (+44 (0)7754 444 409) and I will do my very best to reply to you as soon as possible.

8. What do you make of how The World Federation has performed over the last 3 years?
9. One of the issues mentioned at the debate in Birmingham (but not discussed in detail) is the Zainabiya Child Sponsorship Scheme ("ZCSS"). What is your opinion on this Scheme?
10. Currently many women are excluded from taking part in elections. What is your opinion on this?