Jamiatul Ulama South Africa (formerly Transvaal) was established in 1923. It serves the Muslim community in Gauteng, North-West, Mpumalanga, Northern Province, Free State and some areas of Northern Cape. It’s a founder member of the United Ulama Council of South Africa, a national body representing all major Muslim Theological bodies in the country. It’s a member of SA Haj & Umrah Council, Religious AIDS Programm, SA National Defence Force (Chaplain Service), SA National Halaal Authority and SA Prisons Board.
SOME SERVICES
Maktab Syllabi from Grade 1 to 10 provided including text-books, stationery etc.
Examinations of Maktabs.
Workshops to improve teaching methods.
Marriage Counselling.
Radio Islam founded by Jamiat.
Islamic Careline: confidential telephone counselling service.
Sighting of New Moon: Jamiat has Hilaal Committees in every town under its jurisdiction to sight the moon and determine Islamic Dates.
Relief work in Bosnia, Kashmir, Bangladesh, India, Somalia, Palestine, Kosova.
Welfare for widows, orphans, the poor.
Ar Rasheed newsletter.
Guidance on Inheritance: Master of the Supreme Court recognises Jamiat's ruling in this regard. And many more services.
CONTACT:
PO Box 42863, Fordsburg 2092
32 Avenue Road, Fordsburg 2033
Tel: 011 373 8000 / Fax: 011 373 8022
Web: www.jamiat.co.za