Jamiatul Ulama (Council of Muslim Theologians), Johannesburg

Resources for Management of Mosques and Other Institutional Affairs
For Jamaats
  • Letter of Appointment
    A contractual agreement which specifies the terms and conditions of employment for institutions such as masâjid in terms of rights of employer/employee legal responsibilities of employer/employee within the framework set out by the Department of Labour.
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  • Why is Letter of Appointment Important?
    Recent changes in the political, social landscape and most importantly, a need to aspire towards sound Islamic principles, values and ideals have called for an assessment as to how Imâms, Muezzins and Teachers of Islamic Dîn ("the individuals") are treated and acknowledged. The
    Letter of Appointment ensures that such employees are treated with fairness at all times. 
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  • Agreement for Dispute Resolution
    While the Letter of Appointment safeguards against ill-treatment of
    Imâms, Muezzins and Teachers of Islamic Dîn as indicated above, conflict maybe inevitable. An Agreement of Dispute Resolution provides a mechanism through which disputes due (but not limited) to misunderstandings between employee and employer can be resolved amicably without recourse to litigation.
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  • Jamaat Constitution
     
  • Not-for-Profit Organisation/Public Benefit Organisation (NPO/PBO)
    Historically, non-profit organisations were granted some degree of preferential lax treatment and donor incentives. Religious, charitable and educational institutions were specifically exempt from income and related taxes.

    Following recommendations by the Katz Commission, the Minister of Finance, in his 2000 Budget Speech, announced wide-ranging changes to the legislation regulating the tax exemption of nonprofit organisations. These laws are bound to impact on every Masjid, Madrasah, Muslim School, Darul Uloom and other community organisations.

    Tax exemption will now only be granted to organisations that qualify as a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO). How do organisations qualify for this status? Please follow the link below
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Source:  

http://www.islamsa.org.za