Jamiatul Ulama KZN

Established in 1955, the Jamiatul Ulama (Council of Muslim Theologians) is involved in various activities in the service of Islam and the Muslims in SA, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal. About 300 Ulama are members.

ACTIVITIES:

  • Issuance of Fatwa (Decrees on Religious matters);
  • Marriage counselling and settlement of marital disputes;
  • Arbitration on commercial disputes;
  • Supervision of Madressas including a syllabus and training;
  • Publication of Islamic literature including Al Jamiat;
  • Social welfare and Da’wah activities;
  • Relief operations locally and abroad including Bosnia and Sudan


Other spheres include self-help schemes, prison and burial services, bursary fund for Islamic and secular studies and an independent media monitoring service. A wealth of info can be obtained from their website as well: www.jamiat.org.za.


SERVICE TO HUMANITY IS AN ISLAMIC CODE

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