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Jamiatul Ulama KwaZulu-Natal South Africa Council of Muslim Theologians educating enlightening serving est. 1955/1374 A.H NPO No.: 077-820 PBO No.

1 Jamiatul Ulama KwaZulu-Natal South Africa Council of Muslim Theologians educating enlightening serving est. 1955/1374 A.H NPO No.: PBO No.: 18/11/13/ Alpine Road, Springfield, Durban, Web: Tel +27 (0) Fax: +27 (0)

2 The official logo of the Jamiatul Ulama KZN. Intricate design and custom calligraphy have produced a distinct yet highly attractive logo. Jamiatul Ulama KZN The Jamiatul Ulama was established on the 15 January 1955 (20 Jumaadal Ula 1374) at the East Street Madrasah, in Pietermaritzburg as the first Ulama body for Natal. The primary objective was the preservation, protection and propagation of true and pristine Islam. It was indeed a historical moment for the Muslims in KZN when the founder members of the Jamiat met to establish the organization which now stands as the official body of religious, educational and other affairs of the Muslim Community of KwaZulu-Natal. Moulana Abdur Rahmaan Ansari Moulana Muhammad Hanif Moulana Ahmad Desai Moulana Ahmad Sabat Moulana Sayed Muhammad Loot Moulana Cassim Muhammad Sema Founder Members of the Jamiat Moulana Abdul Haq Omarjee Moulana Abu Bakr Khatib Moulana Muhammad Bashir Siddiqi Moulana Abdul Qadir Moulana Yusuf Omarwadi Moulana Adam Bhayat

3 The Old Jamiat Office at 579 West Street, Durban. History The first home of the Jamiat was the business premises of Hazrat Moulana Abdul Haq Omarjee (RA) in Grey Street which served as the Jamiat office by day and by night his home served the same purpose. The first official office of the Jamiat was established in 1972 at Sayani Centre which also heralded the arrival of Hazrat Moulana Yunus Patel Saheb (RA) at the Jamiat office to fulfill the role of administering the Jamiat office. Hazrat Ml. Patel Saheb had mentioned that at that time there was no Fatwa Dept and Social Dept and Welfare office. One man was the Administrator, the Mufti, the marriage counsellor and the welfare officer. Indeed Hazrat Moulana had made great sacrifices in the 20 years that he served the Jamiat and may Allah Ta ala fill his grave and the graves of all our pious predecessors with Noor. Past Presidents of Jamiatul Ulama KZN Moulana Abdur Rahmaan Ansari Moulana Abdul Haq Omarjee Moulana Yunus Patel Moulana Haroon Abbassoomar (DB) Mufti Ebrahim Salejee Saheb (DB) May Allah Ta ala reward them for their great contribution, Ameen Current Shura of the Jamiatul Ulama KZN President: Moulana Ahmed Yusuf Mahomedy Secretary General: Moulana Rafiek Mohamed Deputy Secretary: Moulana Ahmed Motara Ml A Raheem Khan (Numaniyyah) Ml Huzaifah Ebrahim Mufti Adv Emraan Vawda Shura Members: Moulana Imraan Solwa Ml Hafeyullah Haffejee Ml Shuaib Jeebhai Shaikh Tayyib Bonamali

The Head Office of Jamiatul Ulama KZN. Centrally located at 223 Alpine Rd, Springfield, Durban. Head Office The Jamiatul Ulama KZN head office is situated at 223 Alpine Road, Springfield, Durban.

4 The Head Office of Jamiatul Ulama KZN. Centrally located at 223 Alpine Rd, Springfield, Durban. Head Office The Jamiatul Ulama KZN head office is situated at 223 Alpine Road, Springfield, Durban. The Head Office houses all the Jamiat s department besides the Welfare Office. The current head office was officially opened on the 7th of August Hazrat Moulana Yunus Patel Saheb (Rahimahullah) delivered the initial address. Alhamdulillah, the opening was well attended by the Ulama. Alhamdulillah the Jamiat office plays an integral role in serving the Muslim community. Scores of people come to our office daily and are assisted in addressing their concerns. Moulana Ahmed Mahomedy Moulana Rafiek Mahomed Moulana Amed Motara Mufti Basheer Amod Mufti Ebrahim Desai Moulana Abdur Rahim Khan Sheikh Twayyib Bonomali Jamiat Executive Members Moulana Shuaib Jeebhai Moulana Ahmed Riaz Bhayla Mufti Ebrahim Salejee Moulana Saleem Abdul Kareem Moulana Muhammed Salajee Moulana Ismail Akoo Saheb Moulana Huzaifah Ebrahim Moulana Abed Khan Moulana Zubair Desai Moulana Iqbal Rawat Moulana Imran Solwa Moulana Emraan Vawda Mufti Yusuf Desai Moulana Hafeeyullah Haffejee

5 The Boardroom of the Jamiat sees much use as a venue for important meetings, arbitrations and mediations. Administration The Administration department oversees the various departments of the Jamiat ensuring the smooth running of the organisation. Ml. Abdullah Khan heads this department assisted by Brother Shabbir Vawda. Daily approximately 125 calls are attended to by our offices which are referred to the respective departments. The Administration Department is the central point of communication for all Jamiat issues. A total of 15 staff serve the Jamiatul Ulama (KZN). 8 of these staff are Ulama. Details are as follows: Administration: Ml Abdullah Khan, Brother Shabbir Vawda Fatwa: Mufti Suhail Tar Mohammed Welfare: Ml Ashraf Peer Bookshop: Ml. Mohamed Mehtar Social: Sister Fazila Motala Jamiat Staff Web Administrator: Ml Ismail Amod I.T/Publications: Ml. Moosa Salie Finance: Haji E. Manga, Hafez Waseem Khan Fund-Raiser: Haji Farouk A. Rahim Reception: Hafez AK Fakroodeen General: Haji Hashim Henry Security & General: Br. Ali Phili Br. Osman Hassan Letters of Recommendation The Jamiat KZN adopts very stringent procedures when issuing a letter of recommendation to organisations or institutes. Professionals from our community assist us in analysing the worthiness of organisations requesting LORs. LORs are not issued to foreign organisations.

6 The Jamiat Welfare Office at 56/58 Victoria Street.. Ideally situated in the Durban CBD for ease of access to recipients. Welfare Office The Jamiat's Welfare Office is centrally located at 2nd Floor Victoria House, 56/58 Victoria Street, Durban CBD. This location ensures ease of access for various recipients travelling from different parts of the greater Durban area. The Welfare Dept. sees to the needs of hundreds of households monthly providing essential requirements such as rentals, lights/water, rates, medical needs, and groceries. Recipients are attended to daily at the office with careful screening and networking with other welfare bodies to avoid duplication and wastage of public funds. Bursaries are also allocated to deserving students to pursue secondary/tertiary education as well as for students of Deen seeking higher Islamic education at various Darul Ulooms nationally Statistics Grocery Distribution An average of 630 people were The Jamiat Welfare Office distributes groceries on a large attended to monthly at the Jamiat s scale. Distribution differs monthly dependant on goods welfare office in 2012 with an average received from donors. of R being distributed Businessmen are requested to utilize our Welfare Office for monthly. This amount has increased in distributing their Zakaat in cash or kind with an average of +R Contact our Welfare Office on for of welfare distributed monthly. arrangements.

Fatwa Department The Fatwa department is headed by Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed. +/-50 Fatwas are attended to by email and telephone daily.

7 Fatwa Department The Fatwa department is headed by Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed. +/-50 Fatwas are attended to by and telephone daily. In conjunction with passing Islamic rulings on various topics, the Fatwa department provides the important services of assisting in drawing up of Islamic wills and assisting with certificates of distribution of estates. The Fatwa department also provides Mediation and Arbitration in the resolution of disputes. Thousands of Rands that would have been wasted in courts are saved by parties opting for these mechanisms. Fatwa Dept. Daily Q&A The Jamiat sends out important Questions and Answers pertaining to Islamic practices and pertinent advices on a daily basis to a database of recipients. Subscribe to this service by sending a request to newsletter@jamiat.org.za. Islamic Wills & Estate Distribution Rasulullah exhorted that even two days should not be allowed to pass without one s Will being prepared. This can be ensured by drawing up an ISLAMIC WILL. Islamic Will forms are available from the Jamiat office at 223 Alpine Rd, Springfield for a nominal fee. Free e- version copies are obtainable from under Downloads.

Social Issues & Marital Counselling The Social/Marital Department is inundated with marital disputes due to the numerous problems affecting the social fabric of our community.

8 Social Issues & Marital Counselling The Social/Marital Department is inundated with marital disputes due to the numerous problems affecting the social fabric of our community. The Jamiat offers marital counselling and mediation between disputing couples. s are received nationally and internationally seeking advice on marital issues which are responded to accordingly. The Jamiat strives to save marriages and resolve problematic areas. However in situations where problems cannot be resolved, the Jamiat will attempt to dissolve the marriage in the most amicable manner. Pre-Marital Workshop In the interest of preserving the marriages of our current generation, the Jamiat held a pre-marital workshop for females. Alhamdulillah the workshop was exceptionally well received and received much positive feedback. Pre-Marital Councelling The Jamiat offers pre marital counseling on a one to one basis for prospective grooms by appointment. Premarital counseling for brides to be is also offered by a female counselor by prior arrangement with the Jamiat. Alhamdulillah. These sessions have proven to be very effective. and much positive feedback has been received regarding the same.

Screenshot of the Jamiat website on the 12th of March 2013. More than 1500 people visit the Jamiat website everyday. I.T.

9 Screenshot of the Jamiat website on the 12th of March More than 1500 people visit the Jamiat website everyday. I.T. Dept. & Website The Jamiat s I.T. department and website are jointly managed by Moulana Ismail Amod and Mufti Moosa Salie. Alhamdulillah since the upgrade of our website, we have seen a tremendous increase of visitors to our site. The Jamiat website provides a host of information on all aspects of a Muslim s life. Global news, Contemporary Fataawa and daily advice are but a few of the categories on our site. Content is updated daily keeping the site relevant and up-to-date for our visitors. Website Popularity The Jamiat website has Alhamdulillah grown in leaps and bounds. Our website sees over 1500 visitors daily from a range of more than 150 countries across the globe. The website currently generates more than a million hits every month. Visit us at Jamiat Databases The I.T. department manages various databases for keeping in contact with the Ulama as well as the broader Muslim community. We currently have 450+ Ulama on our sms database and over 6000 subscribers on our general database.

March 2013's edition of the Al-Jamiat. The Al-Jamiat is published bi-monthly and addresses relevant issues affecting the Muslim community. Publications Dept.

10 March 2013's edition of the Al-Jamiat. The Al-Jamiat is published bi-monthly and addresses relevant issues affecting the Muslim community. Publications Dept. The Publications Department is headed by Mufti Moosa Salie. In addition to various letters, correspondences and comments to government and media as needed, the department serves two important functions. The first is the publication of Masjid posters thereby bringing relevant Islamic information to the Masjid boards for the benefit of the Musallees. The second is the printing of the Al-Jamiat, a bi-monthly publication addressing relevant issues facing the Muslim community thereby reaching into Muslim homes. Media & Government Correspondence The Jamiat is often called upon by Media houses and to the Government to comment on and to address important matters affecting the Muslim community. Recent issues include Primary School Condom distribution, the Mali crisis, A Muslim Women s dress code and an invitation to study the life of Rasulullah. Islamic Requirement Letters The Jamiat issues letters addressing issues where Muslims are at times pressured to compromise on their religion. Issues such as keeping a beard in school and work environments, Muslim women wearing Hijaab and various other issues that arise are addressed. Alhamdulillah, the letters are almost always accepted favourably.

11 Official logo of Jamiatul Ulama KZN Ta limi Board. Ta limi Board The Ta limi Board handles one of the most vital aspects of Deen, that of ensuring the Islamic education of our children. Alhamdulillah, this task is most capably and ably executed under the direct care and supervision of Mufti Ebrahim Salejee Saheb (DB) and Ml. Ilyas Patel Saheb (DB). The Ta limi Board has 151 Maktabs under its care with 5110 learners. Many of these Maktabs are established in rural areas. The following are some of the activities of the Ta limi Board: Supervision of Maktabs, Imaam Khateeb Course, Workshops for empowering Islamic educators, Muallimah Skills Development Course (MSDC), Publications of Maktab material, Conducting of Examinations, Ta'limi Board Website, distribution of Zakaat hampers, Ramadhaan Awareness and Iftaari Programme, Eid hampers, Feeding Schemes, yearly Qurbaani Programme in rural areas, Adult Classes (for revert ladies), as well as conducting Janaazah Salaah and Burials. Tasheel Syllabus The current Maktab syllabus of the Talimiboard is known as the Tasheel syllabus. The syllabus instructs on various aspects of Islamic knowledge that every Muslim should be acquanted with. It covers Islamic rulings, Islamic History, Islamic Beliefs, Moral conduct and character and selected Ahadith valuable to the life of a Muslim. The Tasheel syllabus is internationally acclaimed. It is the choice syllabus for hundreds if not thousands of Maktab institutes around the globe.

Jamiat Projects he recent past has seen a number of successful Jamiat projects take

From our very doorstep to international destinations in Russia, Allah is using the

From amongst the Jamiat projects the following are of special note: Qurans for

Combatting Crime Workshop and the Quarry Rd Flood Relief.

Masjids) and educational centres in disadvantaged areas with the aim of buying people

Ignoring this threat is to the detriment of our and our future progeny s Imaan.

12 Jamiat Projects he recent past has seen a number of successful Jamiat projects take flight locally and internationally. From our very doorstep to international destinations in Russia, Allah is using the Jamiat in the propagation of His Deen. From amongst the Jamiat projects the following are of special note: Qurans for Africa, Russian Fatwa Project, Gaza Relief, Pakistan Flood Relief, Pre-Marital and Combatting Crime Workshop and the Quarry Rd Flood Relief. T Mufti AK Hoosen Programmes on Iran and Shiasm The menace of Shiasm is increasingly rearing its head in South Africa. Already they have established Temples (as their worship centres cannot be called Masjids) and educational centres in disadvantaged areas with the aim of buying people s Imaan, tactically emulating Christian Missionaries. Ignoring this threat is to the detriment of our and our future progeny s Imaan. As a vital step in combatting this menace, the Jamiat had arranged Mufti AK Hoosen s tour in various areas in KZN to address this issue and help people understand the reality of the matter. Alhamdulillah these programmes were exceptionally received and requests have been received from across the country for the same.

Photo of one of the Qurans distributed in Sierra Leone. A total of 10 000 Qurans were distributed in the country.

13 Photo of one of the Qurans distributed in Sierra Leone. A total of Qurans were distributed in the country. Qurans for Africa The motivation behind the Quran for Africa project was a request for assistance from Imaam Ismail Musaally for supplying Sierra Leone with Qurans. Sierra Leone has a population of 6 million with 75% being Muslim. Despite this Qurans are such a rarity in the country that you would find difficulty in finding a Quran in any of its Masjids. The Jamiat realising the need of the hour embarked on this project of spreading the light of the Quran to Sierra Leone. Alhamdulillah this project was warmly recieved by the Muslim community and Qurans were shipped to Sierra Leone in April Official distribution was undertaken by Ml. Abdullah Khan who travelled to Sierra Leone to facilitate the same. Since then the Jamiat has received numerous requests from all parts of Africa requesting Qurans. Thus began the Qurans for Africa Project. Quran Distribution in Malawi Malawi was the next port of call in the Qurans for Africa Project. Due the massive interest generated by the Sierra Leone Quran distribution, a number of well-wishers expressed their desire to accompany subsequent distributions. On Friday September 07, 2012 a delegation of 7 members consisting of a doctor, an attorney, a few businessmen and Moulana MS Mehtar from the Jamiat KZN departed from Masjid Hilaal for Malawi via road to oversee the distribution of Qur an. Distribution was facilitated by Moulana Zainul Abideen Salejee who runs over 180 Maktabs in Malawi. Alhamdulillah a total of 4000 Qurans were distributed in Malawi.

14 A copy of the book, Sovremennye Fetve (trans: Contemporary Fataawa.) First Impression consists of 400 pages bound in hard cover. Russian Fatwa Kitab The Russian Fatwa Kitab project commenced in 2009 when we had teamed up with some concerned brothers in Russia and opened the service of answering peoples questions from Russia. This was done through the Russian website askimam.ru which was established by Rustam Abdullin. Questions were received from Russian speaking Muslims in and around Russia and answers were provided in Russian with the assistance of translators. These answers were provided by the Fatwa Department of the Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) under the guidance of Mufti Ebrahim Desai (Hafidhahullah) of the Darul Iftaa, Sherwood. As the number of published questions and answers steadily grew, requests were received to have these published in book form. Hence, 5000 copies of the book Sovromennye Fetve (which is the Russian equivalent of Contemporary Fatawa) were published in 2012., Alhamdulillah. Distribution Areas of Distribution Moscow Chuvashia Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed (head Mufti of St Petersburg Vysokaya Gora the Jamiat) personally undertook the Kazan Bugulma Chechnya Bavly journey to Russia to officiate the Dagestan Mari El distribution of the Kitab. The full report Ingushetia Ekaterinburg Karachay Cherkessia Surgut can be viewed on the Jamiat site by Bolgar Kazakhstan searching 20 Days in Russia. Vorkuta Ukraine

51 essential items consisting of various food packages, crockery, cutlery, household items, clothing and a portable steel stove made up the each person s hamper.

15 51 essential items consisting of various food packages, crockery, cutlery, household items, clothing and a portable steel stove made up the each person s hamper. Pakistan Flood Relief In September 2011, Pakistan experienced severe flooding particularly in the Sindh Province due to heavy Monsoon rains, three times the volume normally experienced. Floading was so sever that 1.2 million people were left homeless. As a result, the Jamiatul Ulama KZN arranged an emergency relief team to travel to Pakistan in order to dispense substantial relief aid to the people who were most affected. The relief team comprising of Moulana Ahmed Motara, Moulana Ahmed Mahomedy and Brother Zaakir Rawat (full time humanitarian worker, courtesy of Al Imdaad Foundation) left in October from South Africa and were met by a relief team in Pakistan. Aid to the value of R was distributed in the affected areas. Press Report on the Jamiat KZN Flood Relief Islamabad: Jamiatul Ulama, an international charity organisation from Durban, South Africa, distributed relief goods among flood victims of Sindh, says a press release issued here Wednesday. A team of the organisation, which arrived earlier this week visited Umer Kot and Badin and distributed kitchen items, clothes, cots, shoes and other necessary items among 1,500 affected families. A team of the organisation will also distribute relief goods among 500 flood affectees of Tando Muhammad Khan today (Thursday). Jamiatul Ulama, team leader Ahmed Mahomedy during visit to Badin expressed deep concern over the plight of flood victims. We are here to express our solidarity with you, you are our Muslim brethren and we cannot leave you alone in this dreadful situation. People of South Africa are well aware of disasters in Pakistan from earthquake 2005 to 2011 floods. We have brought package of $250,000 for flood victims, but looking at the enormity of the disaster, we feel it will not be enough and we appeal to the international community to come forward and help flood victims to mitigate their sufferings, he added.

16 Jamiat Activities Operating and Supervision of 144 Madrasahs and Maktabs in rural and urban areas across KZN via Jamiat Taleemi Board under the administration of Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee Saheb and Ml Ilyas Patel Saheb Issuing of Fataawa (Decrees pertaining to Shariah matters) Fatwa Department Answering queries relating to Masaail (Rulings) of Deen via all the various mediums of communication received daily both nationally and internationally. Mediation/Arbitration of financial disputes Mediation and Settlement of marital disputes Marital Counselling Annulment of Marriages Publication of Islamic Literature Publication of Masaajid Posters Welfare Relief to those in need of food, clothing, rentals, lights and water etc. Welfare Relief to refugees House visits of welfare recipients to determine eligibility for Zakaat Relief operations due to natural disasters, xenophobia etc Stationery Project for the underprivileged Winter warmth project for the underprivileged Coordinating of Public Programmes for local and visiting Ulama Special programmes for Ulama, Huffaaz, youth and the general Muslim public Co-ordination of the Hilaal sighting of the moon and notifying Ulama/Imaams via sms on the eve of every Islamic month Monthly Islamic Calendar for Masaajid boards Dawah activities, Conversions Issuing of Letters of Recommendation for Masaajid and Madrassahs Halaal Department and Halaal Certification Allocation of scholarships and bursaries for Islamic and secular Education/Skills Co-ordination of Imaams for Jumuah Bayaans and Salaah at Areas Masaajid, of Distribution Musallas (Jamaat Khana) Universities and Schools Co-ordination of Eidgahs at various venues in Durban and surrounding areas SMS-E mail service to Ulama membership of +/- 450 Letters to various organizations and media whenever necessary for the cause of the Deen Website General Propagation and Defence of the Deen of Islam

17 Support Your Jamiat Rasoolullah has stated: Charity extinguishes the anger of Allah and saves one from a bad death. (Shuabul Imaan) Your contribution enables the Jamiat to continue rendering its services to the Muslim community. Become part of the good work the Jamiat does and secure your investment in the hereafter. LILLAH NEDBANK - Argyle Rd (131426) Account Name: Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Account Number: ZAKAAT NEDBANK - Argyle Rd (131426) Account Name: Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Account Number: SECTION 18A CERTIFICATE NEDBANK - Argyle Rd (131426) Account Name: Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) Account No.: Note: for this account Lillah or Zakaat must be specified for us to correctly discharge your donation. Areas of Distribution Or Contact our Official Fund Raiser Haji Farouk Rahim on

Road, Springfield, Durban, 4091 Email: info@jamiat.org.

18 Jamiatul Ulama KwaZulu-Natal South Africa Council of Muslim Theologians educating & enlightening & serving 223 Alpine Road, Springfield, Durban, Web: Tel +27 (0) Fax: +27 (0)

20 DAYS IN RUSSIA OFFICIAL REPORT ON THE RUSSIAN FATWA BOOK DISTRIBUTION

20 DAYS IN RUSSIA OFFICIAL REPORT ON THE RUSSIAN FATWA BOOK DISTRIBUTION Al-Jamiat A publication of the Jamiatul Ulama KZN (Council of Muslim Theologians) Oct. 2012/Zul-Hijjah 1433 223 Alpine Rd, Durban, 4091, South Africa Tel: +27 (0) 31 207 7099 email: info@jamiat.org.za