Al-JamiatAl-JamiatAl-JamiatA publication of the Jamiatul Ulama KZN (Council of Muslim Theologians) Aug 2012/Ramadhan-Shawwal 1433A publication of the Jamiatul Ulama KZN (Council of Muslim Theologians) Aug 2012/Ramadhan-Shawwal 1433

223 Alpine Rd, Durban, 4091, South Africa Tel: +27 (0) 31 207 7099 email: info@jamiat.org.za223 Alpine Rd, Durban, 4091, South Africa Tel: +27 (0) 31 207 7099 email: info@jamiat.org.za

THE GENOCIDE IN BURMAThe Muslim nation is one body. If one part suffers, the

entire body cries out in agony. (Ibn Hibbaan)

Burma, the latest graveyard of the Muslims. How our hearts bleed to see your suffering, your cries, your pain.... cries that fall on deaf ears, tears that flow with no one to wipe them away. Your men are slaughtered, your children orphaned and the chastity of your women violently ripped away. O Allah, to You do we call, and in Your court do we place our pleas. Aid and assist them, for we live in a world of selective justice, a world that favours the strong and turns a blind eye on the weak, a world wherein slogans of justice and liberty are raised, not to support the oppressed, but to plunder the resources of a nation.

The West has long touted themselves as champions of human rights. Time has exposed their camouflage and shown them for what they truly are. For Iraq and Libya they leapt to the forefront, to liberate the oppressed under the rule of “dictators” and “tyrants”. But where are they now when the gleam of black gold cannot be seen? Where is their vigour for championing the cause of the weak?

As unfortunate as the situation is, it is to be expected. For Muslims to expect aid from the disbelieving nations is to be living in a fool's paradise. However, the truly lamentable situation is the response from the Muslim countries.

On the cry for help of one woman, the Khalifa Mutasim rallied the Muslim army and conquered one of the greatest Roman forts with much effort and sacrifice. When the battle was over, he summoned the woman and when she was brought, he said, “Labbaik, Labbaik, Here I am at your service. I have answered your cry with 40 000 horsemen.” Now it should be known that Mutasim was no saint, in fact he was far from it. But saint or not, the honour of a Muslim woman was inviolable. The Muslim rulers of today should bury their heads in shame at their impotence to avenge the suffering Ummah.

There was a time not very far back when such a situation was unimaginable. A time when the Islamic Khilafah, the Islamic empire existed. A severe reckoning awaits those hypocrites from the Ummah who aided the British and French governments in destroying the Islamic Khilafah and dividing the Muslim Ummah into countries where nationality takes precedence over Imaan. Truly our losses were incalculable when we lost the Islamic Khilafah. If there is such a thing as a Holocaust for the Muslim Ummah, then

rdthe 3 of March 1924 was the day of the “Holocaust”, the day when the Islamic empire was lost, the day when the strength of the Ummah dissipated.

From that day onwards every atrocity that befell the Ummah, fell on a defenceless Ummah without the strength to retaliate, or avenge its fallen. Every atrocity was meted on an Ummah who were like lambs in a slaughterhouse.

Every attack found its mark on the body of the Ummah. However there was and will always remain one exception. When Muslims stood up to defend their Deen and their people, when they chose to leave behind their fear and feebleness and embrace the burning courage of Imaan, when they chose to embrace the spirit of the lions of Allah, Hamza, Ali, and Khalid bin Walid y, then the helpless became able, the frail became mighty and the conquered became the conqueror.

For too long have we buried our Islamic spirit because of fraudulent labels of “fundamentalist”, “extremist” and “terrorist”, titles that belong to the oppressors but are branded on the oppressed to further demonise a disenfranchised nation. The time has come to throw this yoke off our shoulders, for men of courage to stand up once again, and for the flags of Islam to be held aloft in the world.

May Allah revive the spirit of the Ummah, restore its dignity, aid and assist the Ummah and may He seize the hand of brutality that is lifted against the Ummah, Aameen.

International Projects undertaken

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î Pakistan Flood Relief was undertaken in the major flood disaster arrears of the Sindh province in Pakistan. Members of the Jamiat Shura personally distributed the relief and aid. Thousands of people were assisted with food, clothing, utensils and important basic necessities.

î Quran Sharif Distribution Project, Sierra Leone, West Africa: Alhamdulillah, 10 000 Qurans have been distributed in the first phase of this project. The Jamiat intends increasing its support to the 4.5 million impoverished Muslims of Sierra Leone (75% of population) by establishing Maktabs, water-wells, and distributing Qurans and Islamic literature.

î Russian Fatwa Kitaab in the Russian language has been prepared by Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed of our Fatwa Dept. in conjunction with Mufti Ebrahim Desai (Darul Iftaa, Sherwood). 5000 quality hardcover copies of this book have been printed in Kazan, Russia. Distribution will take place when the Jamiat team arrives in Russia, Insha'Allah.

î Gaza Aid: Three trucks were sponsored by the Jamiatul Ulama KZN which were delivered to the suffering Palestinians of Gaza. The South African Relief Agency (S.A.R.A.) delivered this via road convoy from Durban, South Africa to Gaza, Palestine crossing nine countries as was highlighted in the media. The Government of Gaza has officially acknowledged the Jamiat's assistance.

î Quarry Road Emergency Relief: Emergency aid was distributed to affected flood victims at the Quarry Road Settlement in Durban.

î MPL Education Drive: The Muslim public was educated about the concerns and objections of the Jamiat in regards to the Muslim Personal Law Bill. Submissions were accordingly made to the Minister of Justice.

î Crime Combating Workshop was held in Durban at the Hartley Rd. School to conscientise the community on how to deal with the scourge of crime which was presented by experts in the field.

î Ulama Workshops: Ulama workshops were conducted on: “The importance of the Jumuah Lecture” presented by Moulana Sulaiman Moola and on “Preserving the Deen in its pristine purity” which was conducted by a panel of Ulama. Both were well attended by the Ulama.

î Guests and Dignitaries: Many guests and dignitaries, both local and international, have been received at the Jamiat's offices. Among these were Ml. Abdul Hafeez Makki Saheb, Ml. Mazhar Saheb, Ml. Arshad Madani Saheb (Deoband), Ml. Khalid Saifullah Rahmani Saheb, (General Secretary of the Islamic Fiqh Academy), Engineer Abdul Mannaan Saheb of Makkah, Mufti A.K. Hoosen Saheb (Cii), Mufti Ismail Menk Saheb, Adnaan Rashid and Hamza Tzortzis from Islamic Education and Research centre UK. Shaikh Yawar Baig also visited and conducted a program at our office dealing with Challenges facing the Ulama.

î Islamic Fiqh Academy: Ml. Moosa Salie represented the Jamiat KZN at the Islamic Fiqh Academy held in Jamia Islamia Banjari, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.

î Qurbaani, Aqeeqah and Sadaqa Services are offered by the Jamiat which is popular with the Muslim community. The meat is parcelled according to the requests received.

î Stationery Project: Stationery was distributed to 6 schools in the Durban region. Among them were: RP Moodley School for the disabled, Naidoo Memorial Primary and Sawela Primary.

î Alhamdulillah, the Jamiat responds to critical issues affecting us nationally or internationally.

î Among the noteworthy letters sent out in the past year: Derogatory painting of President Zuma and abuse of freedom of speech, objection to the Cartoon on Jesus (Esa A.S.), declaring Religious Holidays as Public Holidays, Supporting letter for rezoning of Durban North Masjid premises as a Masjid property and letters to the City Council regarding rates levied on Masjids and Madrasas.

î With the continuous advancement of technology, it is of paramount importance to present Islam to the people in an attractive and engaging form. To this end, the Jamiat has professionally produced a website that is appealing, user-friendly in its navigation, and enlightening in its content.î Not only have we updated our look, but the new site is

packed with new features, better download facilities, the ability to interact with news and posts, a completely new Women's Section to cater exclusively for our female visitors and perhaps most importantly, a mobile friendly interface. Visit us at .

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JAMIAT ACTIVITIES –

Jamiat Welfare Breakdown

Month Families Assisted

Aug. 2011 985

Sep. 2011 408

Oct. 2011 502

Nov. 2011 491

Dec. 2011 377

Jan. 2012 509

Feb. 2012 534

Mar. 2012 472

Apr. 2012 466

May 2012 736

June 2012 713

July 2012 1004

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ndî The Jamiat's Welfare dept. is housed on 2 Floor Victoria Heights, 56/58 Victoria Street, Durban CBD.

î A total of 6193 people were attended to from August 2011 to June 2012.

î Welfare applicants are carefully screened and home visits are conducted to ascertain bona fides of recipients. Continuous networking with other welfare organisations assists the screening process.

î Bursaries were given to students to pursue secondary/tertiary education and higher Islamic education at the various Darul Ulooms nationally.

î The majority of Zakaat is used in the upkeep of the infirm, elderly and widows who are without means to provide for themselves and are dependent on Zakaat for their basic survival. Help us to continue assisting those in need.

The Jamiatul Ulama KZN extends its heartfelt gratitude to the South African Muslim community for their generous and unwavering support of our various projects and activities. May Allah Ta'ala bless our donors and well-wishers abundantly in this world and Aakhirah, Aameen.

Whoever fails to acknowledge the favours of the people has failed to acknowledge the favours of Allah. (Tirmizi)

JUNE 2011–JULY 2012

KINDLY SUPPORT YOUR JAMIAT - JAZAKALLAHKINDLY SUPPORT YOUR JAMIAT - JAZAKALLAHRasoolullah r has stated: Charity extinguishes the anger of Allah and saves one from a bad death. (Shuabul Imaan)

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does not regard it to be an 'ibadat or Sunnah.(Aapke Masail aur Unka Hal Vol.2 Pg.418 – Maktabah Bayyinat)

Answer: It is emphasized to discharge the Sadaqatul Fitr before the Eid Salaah. If this has not been done, one should discharge it as soon as possible. Although it will be regarded as being discharged, the reward will be considerably less.

And Allah Knows Best

Question: If Sadaqatul Fitr is not discharged before the Eid Salaah, can it be discharged later?

Rasulullah r has stated reqarding the Sadaqatul Fitr, “Whoever discharges it before the Eid Salaah, will reap the rewards of an accepted Zakaat. And whoever discharges it after the Eid Salaah, it will be considered as an ordinary charity.” (Ibn Majah)

Question: How should one greet others on the day of Eid?

Question: Is it permissible to give money (Eidy) and gifts to family members to celebrate the day of eid?

Answer: One should congratulate others on the day of Eid by saying:

بل هللا منا ومنك تق “Taqabbalallahu Minna wa Minka”

Translation: May Allah accept our and your (good deeds).

Once a Sahabi t met Rasulullah r on the day of Eid and said to him: “Taqabbalallahu Minna wa Minka” (May Allah accept our and your (good deeds). Rasulullah r replied: “Na’am (Yes), Taqabbalallahu Minna wa Minka”.Likewise the Sahabah would say “Taqabbalallahu Minna wa Mink” when they would meet on the day of Eid.

(Fathul Bari, Vol:2, Pg:446, Darul Ma'rifah)

Answer: It is permissible to give and take gifts and money on the day of Eid as long it is done only as a celebration and one

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