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The '''World Federation of KSIMC (Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities)''' shortly known as the '''World Federation''' is one of the largest and most powerful international organizations for the [[Khoja]] community. It makes decisions and organizes activities for various Khoja communities all around the world. Most Khoja communities across the globe are members of the World Federation and under its vast umbrella. Its headquarters is located in [[London]], [[UK]]. | The '''World Federation of KSIMC (Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities)''' shortly known as the '''World Federation''' is one of the largest and most powerful international organizations for the [[Khoja]] community. It makes decisions and organizes activities for various Khoja communities all around the world. Most Khoja communities across the globe are members of the World Federation and under its vast umbrella. Its headquarters is located in [[London]], [[UK]]. | ||
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==Securing Finances == | ==Securing Finances == | ||
A large portion of the income and finances for Twelver-Shia Khojas around the world is secured through the help and financial aid of wealthy Khoja Twelver-Shias who live in various countries in East Africa, Europe, and in North America. The majority of those giving this type of financial aid are business tycoons who give a portion of their own profits annually to be used at the discretion of those in authority/ financially responsible for the World Federation or their regional counterparts. | A large portion of the income and finances for Twelver-Shia Khojas around the world is secured through the help and financial aid of wealthy Khoja Twelver-Shias who live in various countries in East Africa, Europe, and in North America. The majority of those giving this type of financial aid are business tycoons who give a portion of their own profits annually to be used at the discretion of those in authority/ financially responsible for the World Federation or their regional counterparts. | ||
In addition to this, the authorities at the World Federation collect a portion of the [[sahm-i Imam wa sadat]], which is a portion of the [[Islamic tax]] called [[Khums]]. They have been given permission to do this by the [[Grand Ayatullah]] [[Sayyid Ali al-Husaini al-Sistani]] whom they do [[Taqlid]] of. This portion of the money is used towards their religious propagation and improvement/developmental costs. | In addition to this, the authorities at the World Federation collect a portion of the [[sahm-i Imam wa sadat]], which is a portion of the [[Islamic tax]] called [[Khums]]. They have been given permission to do this by the [[Grand Ayatullah]] [[Sayyid Ali al-Husaini al-Sistani]] whom they do [[Taqlid]] of. This portion of the money is used towards their religious propagation and improvement/developmental costs. | ||