Khoja Shia Ithna-asheries of East Africa: Quest for New Socio-religious Identity

Dr. Sibtain Panjwani, former Secretary General of the World Federation of KSIMC (1996 – 2003) is the founder of “The Awakening Project For KSI Muslim Community”. It is a worldwide grassroots-orientated initiative that seeks participation and reform from community members themselves. Having qualified as a dentist from the University of Manchester and obtained his MA in Medical Law and Ethics from King’s College London and a PhD in Law from the University of Essex, he went on to work closely with the late President – Marhum Mulla Asgherali M M Jaffer at the World Federation. After his death, Dr. Sibtain Panjwani continued to be active in Shi’i and wider Muslim community affairs. He also has a special interest in bioethics in Islam having taught undergraduate student at The Islamic College – London. He has published journal articles on bioethics as well as on dental legal issues. He currently operates on a freelance basis in both Muslim community life and the wider academic environment.