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Introduction

Organizers

Sponsors

Theme

Objectives

Programme

Dates & Duration

Venue

Attendance

Speaker Faculty

Papers

Funding

Resolutions

Conclusion

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Caribbean Muslim Forum 2006

Programme: 2-day Seminar

CMF 2006 comprised of three events - namely the meetings of delegates, a two-day seminar and a public dinner and lecture. The two-day programme was facilitated by Professor Dr. Monzer Kahf. Each day was designated for one topic - Saturday for Zakah Management and Sunday for Islamic Estate Planning.

Day One: Saturday 17th June, 2006
Theme – Zakah Management
09:00 – 10:00 Formal Opening
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 11:15 The Objectives and Importance of Zakah
11:15 – 12:15 Zakatable Items & Zakah Calculation
12:15 – 01:30 Salaatuz-Zuhr & Lunch
01:30 – 02:30 The Beneficiaries of Zakah
02:30 – 03:30 Zakah Management in Muslim countries and communities including the Caribbean
03:30 – 03:45 Break
03:45 – 04:45 Best Practices in Zakah Management
Day Two: Sunday 18th June, 2006
Theme – Islamic Estate Planning
09:00 – 10:00 The Islamic Inheritance System and its Characteristics
10:00 – 10:15 Break
10:15 – 11:15 Implementation in Non-Islamic countries
11:15 – 12:15 Last Wills & Living Trusts
12:15 – 01:30 Salaatuz-Zuhr & Lunch
01:30 – 02:30 Open Session - Questions & Answers
02:30 – 03:00 Conclusion and Closing Remarks
07:00 – 09:00 Dinner & Lecture - The Role of Awqaf in the Development of Muslim Civilisation