Jamiatul Ulama

The Virtues and Injunctions Pertaining to Muharram and the Day of Âshura
by Sheikhul Hadith Hadhrat Maulana Fazlur Rahman Azmi

Valentine Day,
Birthdays and Other Daze

What commercial and cultural propaganda presents as beautiful is rooted in ugly paganism but most blind followers do not know....
Read the following articles for more
<Who is Valentine For?>
<Whose Valentine><pdf>
<Valentine Day, Birthdays and Other Daze>

What is a Tsunami?

The most powerful earthquake in 40 years, measuring 9.0 on the Richter scale, occurred approximately four miles below the Indian Ocean near the Indonesian Island of Sumatra.
<more>
<South Asia Map>

Is it a Punishment or Allâh's Blessings?

This article by Khalid Baig on natural disasters was prepared in the context of the Turkish Quake but still relevant to the current disaster.
<read> <pdf>

Jamaat Resources

NPO/PBO Guidelines

The deadline for registration of all not-for-gain organisations (including Jamaats, madâris, etc.) as required by law was
31 December 2004. Has your organisation become compliant? Here are the guidelines: <rtf> <pdf>

Managing Jamaat Affairs

A Jamaat, among other things should have a constitution, employment contracts with staff such as imâm, muezzin, ustâdh, etc.
Download specimens of such documents here:

Letter of Appointment <rtf><pdf><why?>

Mediation Agreement
<rtf><pdf>

Jamaat Constitution
<rtf><pdf>

Jamiatul Ulama Online Newsletter
01 July 2009
An update of what's happening at the Jamiat, comments on current issues and much more.

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Muslim Manifesto
31 March 2009
As Muslims, what are our core values, ideals and priorities? What are the overarching principles and values of our faith? What is the manifesto of Muslims both at an individual and collective level?
<more><print for your masjid board>

Human Rights Day Message: Concept of Justice in Islam
11 March 2009
What does Islam teach us about justice? Where is our sense of justice? Have we distorted the purity of our Deen by dealing unjustly?
<read more> <print for your masjid board>

Leaders Inspire, Rulers Aspire:
Rabi'al Awwal Message
27 February 2009
How did our beloved Prophet Sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam achieve this neigh impossible feat? What kind of statesmanship did he display that won over the hearts and minds of the very people who previously persecuted and plotted to murder him?
<more> <print for your masjid board>

Jamiatul Ulama on Political Intolerance
2 February 2009
In order to allay fears of the general public, we would like to appeal to leaders of all political parties to publicly denounce acts of violence. Political parties should help to bring to book perpetrators of such heinous crimes even those within their ranks.
<more> <pdf version>

Jamiatul Ulama's New Hijri Year Message
5 January 2009
<Another Year of Unhappiness>
<The Present is the Only Time we Have>
<The Significance of the Month of Muharram>
<“The Best of This World and The Hereafter”>
<The Year for Pragmatic Reform>
<The Virtues Muharram and Fasting on ‘Âshûrâ’>

Qur'ânic Ayâh
Successful indeed are the believers Who are humble in their prayers, And who shun vain conversation, And who are payers of the poor due; And who guard their modesty Save from their wives or the (slaves) that their right hands possess, for then they are not blameworthy, But whoso craveth beyond that, such are transgressors,... (Surah Al-Mu'minûn 23:1-7)
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27 Rabi al Aakhir 1430
24 April 2009

Jâmi‘atul ‘Ulûm
Al-Islâmiyyah

The Jâmi‘atul ‘Ulûm
Al-Islâmiyyah has been established with the aim of providing quality Islamic education within a social context which challenges the notion of practicing Islam in its unadulterated form. It is driven by the desire to rekindle scholarship within the Ummah and provide sound leadership so as to elevate the Ummah to its former glory.
<more>

Masajîd and Prayer Places in South Africa

Here you will find a select number of masâjid and prayer places found around South Africa listed by province.
<more>

Hadith on
Ashurah

Performing
Hajj/Umrah and Ziyârah

The Month of
Muharram

Narated By Ibn 'Abbas: "When the Prophet came to Medina, he found (the Jews) fasting on the day of 'Ashura' (i.e. 10th of Muharram). They used to say: "This is a great day on which Allah saved Moses and drowned the folk of Pharaoh. Moses observed the fast on this day, as a sign of gratitude to Allah." The Prophet said, "I am closer to Moses than they." So, he observed the fast (on that day) and ordered the Muslims to fast on it."
(Bukhari)

Hajj: Overview

The Virtues of Hajj

Hajj: Selected Rulings

The Virtues of Makkah

Visit to Madinah

The Road from Makkah

Hajj / Umrah: How To?

The Month of Muharram

The Virtue of Certain Places and Days

Fasting During the Month of Muharram

Method of Fasting on the day of Âshura

Spending Freely on One’s Family

Correction of Beliefs

Conclusion

The Fast of Ashura by Shaykh Abul Hasan Nadwi

Jamaat Resources

Imams' Workshop Papers
The Jamiatul Ulama hosted an imams' workshop on Sunday 22 May 2005. Here are some of the papers presented at this event held in Lenasia's Masjid Saliheen:
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NPO/PBO Guidelines
The deadline for registration of all not-for-gain organisations (including Jamaats, madâris, etc.) as required by law was 31 December 2004. Has your organisation become compliant? Here are the guidelines: <html> <rtf> <pdf>

Managing Jamaat Affairs
A Jamaat, among other things should have a constitution, employment contracts with staff such as imâm, muezzin, ustâdh, etc. Download customisable specimens of documents here:
Letter of Appointment <rtf><pdf>
Why is a Letter of Appointment Important <pdf>
Mediation Agreement <rtf><pdf>
Jamaat Constitution <rtf><pdf>

Donors: Consider these Points
3 May 2005
Some fundraisers from overseas incur large expenses in the course of their stay and operations in the country. How much are they able to take back to intended beneficiaries? <more> <pdf>