Aliasger Najam, PhD

🇺🇸 in 🇮🇳 | Adminstrator/researcher @jamea_saifiyah, views are my own | AM Indo-Muslim Culture @harvard; PhD Architecture @oxford_brookes | 80s Chicago-kid

[Notre Dame Law School @NDLaw]

Last evening, the 2026 Notre Dame Religious Liberty Summit concluded with the annual gala and awards presentation. Notre Dame Law School presented the 2026 Notre Dame Prize for Religious Liberty to the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to protecting the free expression of all faiths. Dean G. Marcus Cole presented the award, which was accepted by Becket president and CEO Mark Rienzi. The annual prize recognizes exceptional achievement in preserving and advancing religious liberty.

Accepting the award on behalf of Becket, Rienzi said, "Religious liberty helps real people, and it helps real people live out their faith... Religious liberty protects good things, and it makes those good things happen... It's a great joy and privilege for us to get to work on that."

"Thank you to Notre Dame, to the Religious Liberty Initiative, and to Dean Cole for giving all of us this tremendous honor..."

The Law School also honored Professor John Witte with the 2026 Religious Liberty Scholarship Award, presented by Professor Rick Garnett. The annual award recognizes outstanding scholarly contributions to the understanding and protection of religious freedom through law. Witte is a leading scholar of legal history, human rights, religious freedom, marriage and family law, and law and religion.

Read a recap of the gala and awards presentation here: https://t.co/x6JLLrFlYv

[Alvin Tedjo @AlvinTedjo]

Trying new things is one of the best parts of this job! Had some Pani Puri at the Dawoodi Borhas Eid Carnival today 😋

[The Dawoodi Bohras of USA 🇺🇸 @Bohras_USA]

Honored to welcome the first-ever Consul General of India in Los Angeles, @drkjsrini, to our masjid for a #Ramadan iftar with the #DawoodiBohra community of #OrangeCounty and #InlandEmpire.

During the gathering, he shared reflections on the Dawoodi Bohra community’s contributions across the world, and spoke about the Consulate's continued efforts to strengthen Indo-American ties and serve the diaspora. The evening concluded with a traditional meal and meaningful conversation during this blessed month.

[Dr Niranjan Hiranandani @N_Hiranandani]

Ever since the Hon’ble Prime Minister inaugurated the Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah campus in 2023, I’ve felt a strong urge to visit and understand what truly defines this institution. Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah is a world class Arabic academy dedicated to producing graduates of the highest calibre. Aljamea’s centuries-old pursuit of intellectual excellence is realized through four world-class campuses worldwide, under the guidance and leadership of His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin TUS, head of the global Dawoodi Bohra Community. I truly appreciate the way- culture, discipline, and learning are integrate. @Dawoodi_Bohras

[Musalia W Mudavadi @MusaliaMudavadi]

Joined H.E. President @WilliamsRuto for a visit to the Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Nairobi Campus in Karen, a remarkable institution of the Dawoodi Bohra community.

The visit brought together His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, community leadership, and members, reflecting the strong bonds of faith, learning, and shared values that continue to enrich Kenya’s social fabric.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

Visited the Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah Nairobi campus owned by the Dawoodi Bohra community, Karen, Nairobi county.

Present were His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, and Shahzada Qaidjoher Ezzuddin, the rector of Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah, and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, among other leaders.

[William Samoei Ruto, PhD @WilliamsRuto]

We appreciate the contribution of the Dawoodi Bohra community to Kenya’s growth especially in the housing, healthcare, and education sectors. Through Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah, a world-class Arabic academy, they continue to make a lasting impact on learning, values, and social development.

[The Dawoodi Bohras @Dawoodi_Bohras]

His Holiness Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin welcomed Hon’ble President of Kenya, H.E. Dr @WilliamsRuto, to @jamea_saifiyah in Nairobi, marking a moment that reflects the enduring bond between the Dawoodi Bohra community and #Kenya.
The visit underscored the President’s regard for institutions that contribute through education and service, and reenergised the community’s commitment to growth, progress, and responsible engagement with the world. (1/3)
@EduMinKenya @Bohras_EAfrica

[NFL @NFL]

AN ENDING YOU HAD TO SEE TO BELIEVE

@ChicagoBears

[The Dawoodi Bohras @Dawoodi_Bohras]

The Dawoodi Bohra community condemns the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. This tragic event has taken the lives of innocent people, leaving families heartbroken.
In solidarity with the victims and to honour their memory, our community members across the world observe a moment of silence. #PahalgamTerrorAttack

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Had a wonderful meeting with members of the Dawoodi Bohra community! We talked about a wide range of issues during the interaction.

@Dawoodi_Bohras

[The Dawoodi Bohras of the Middle East @Bohras_MidEast]

During his recent visit to the UAE, Shahzada Husain Burhanuddin met His Eminence Sheikh Abdallah bin Mahfouz ibn Bayyah, the President of the Forum for Promoting Peace and Chair of the UAE Fatwa Council. Their exchange reflected the shared values of wisdom, peace, faith and scholarship. @fatwauae

[The Dawoodi Bohras of the Middle East @Bohras_MidEast]

تشرف الأمير حسین برھان الدين، نجل سلطان البهرة السيد مفضل سيف الدين، بلقاء صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن زايد آل نهيان، رئيس دولة الإمارات العربية المتحدة، في مجلس قصر البحر.
@MohamedBinZayed

عكس اللقاء القيم المشتركة بين الجانبين في التسامح، والاستدامة، وخدمة المجتمع، إلى جانب الروابط التاريخية العميقة بين جماعة الداوودية البهرية ودولة الإمارات.

وأشاد الأمير حسين بتركيز دولة الإمارات على المبادرات الإنسانية والخيرية، وبالنهج الإنساني لصاحب السمو رئيس الدولة، الذي يسعى إلى دعم وتمكين الإنسان وبناء القدرات حول العالم.
@Dawoodi_Bohras

[The Dawoodi Bohras @Dawoodi_Bohras]

Representing the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community, Kinana Jamaluddin was among the 12 senior Muslim and Jewish leaders who signed The Drumlanrig Accord, a landmark agreement in UK interfaith relations. The Accord provides a framework to promote unity and address discrimination, isolation and poverty.
The faith leaders presented the Accord to King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, highlighting its national and societal significance. @RoyalFamily

[The Dawoodi Bohras of USA 🇺🇸 @Bohras_USA]

In the midst of the devastation of the #PalisadesFire, which has forced the evacuation of 105,000 @CountyofLA residents, @ProjectRiseDB volunteers from the #OrangeCounty and #InlandEmpire #DawoodiBohra community banded together to supply wildfire relief donations at the South Pasadena @ymcala.

Essentials including water, non-perishable food, blankets, clothing, and hygiene kits were delivered to help support their #LosAngeles neighbors.

[The Dawoodi Bohras of USA 🇺🇸 @Bohras_USA]

"It's because we care, and we value the power of this work."

Volunteers from the @dawoodi_bohras of #California joined in a collective effort to sustain the environment and build community.

We're proud to collaborate with @calvolunteers to achieve our shared sustainability and environmental goals.

Together, we hold the power to create meaningful change.

[California Volunteers @CalVolunteers]

🌳 Thanks to 400+ volunteers for making Sacramento Community Climate Action Day a success! 200+ trees transformed the Northern Parkway.

Hosted by California Volunteers & partners, this event showed the power of community action. 🌍

Take the pledge at https://t.co/YRkha3mRB2!

[Aljamea-tus-Saifiyah @jamea_saifiyah]

We were honored to welcome @HonJuliusMigos to our Nairobi campus and share our unique educational philosophy. He appreciated our commitment to education and cultural preservation. We remain dedicated to working with @EduMinKenya in furtherance of education across the region.

[Qasim Rashid, Esq. @QasimRashid]

To recap. Democrats lost:
-White House
-US Senate
-Electoral College
-Governors Races
-Popular Vote
-Are on cusp of losing the House

If anyone really thinks its because 51% of the country is xenophobic—& not because Dems ignored their own base—it explains why Dems lost so badly.

[The Dawoodi Bohras @Dawoodi_Bohras]

Happy Diwali to all of our friends in India and around the world.
Here’s wishing everyone a joyous festive season, and a prosperous new year.

#FestivalOfLights #HappyDiwali