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Al Ansaar Foundation – Educating, Uniting, Informing, Uplifting The Al-Ansaar Foundation was founded in 1993 (1414 AH) with the primary objective of promoting Islamic education and tarbiyyah (character building). In 1994 premises were acquired at the Mariam Bee Sultan Islamic Centre (222 Kenilworth Road, Overport, Durban) where a pre-school, nursery and Madrasah were established. Since 1995, Al-Ansaar has embarked upon a number of other educational projects such as Hajj Seminars, a Qur’an School, and an Islamic Library. In the year 2000, the Al-Ansaar offices were relocated to 189 West Road, Overport, Durban. Al-Ansaar is focused on the view that the revival and renaissance of the Ummah can only be realised by education, tarbiyyah and da`wah (propagation of Islam). Al-Ansaar believes that for Muslims to re-assert their civilisational role, education and knowledge must be given the highest priorities! Al-Ansaar activities and projects are designed to create awareness, revive beliefs, and enforce Islamic practices and family values. Radio Al-Ansaar and the Al-Ummah Newspaper have been used to tackle current issues, encourage debate and discussion, and create an informed and conscientious Ummah. 2010 heralds the seventeenth year of the Foundation’s activities. Our desire to create an enlightened, informed, educated and Islamically active community in KZN has gained tremendous success. The culmination of this success is the establishment of the Cultural and Conference Centre which will perpetuate our activities. |
Achievements of the Al-Ansaar Foundation • Meeting with Mr Nelson Mandela (former State President
of South Africa) The Future of the Al-Ansaar Foundation It is envisaged that the establishment of the Al-Ansaar Cultural and Conference Centre will attract both the indigenous and the other races in the community. The centre would provide a platform for a greater understanding of Islam and Muslims in South Africa. The building of the centre commenced in March 2005. The new centre will incorporate a complete Radio and Television Studio. |
Hadrat Khadijah (RA) Awards recognise remarkable
women Named after Hadrat Khadijah (RA), wife of our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW), Makkah’s illustrious businesswoman and first woman to accept Islam, the awards aim to inspire women to emulate her refined character and example. This year’s awardees are Farida Joosab (Parent Award), Fawzia Cassim Jamal of the UK (Community Award), Women’s Cultural Group (Patron’s Award) and Safura Khan (Special Merit Award). The awards recognise women who work selflessly; whose efforts benefit not only their families, but the community at large. Mystery Pink Awards were presented to the top three best dressed women at the event. Guest of Honour, Nicky Abdinor of Cape Town inspired guests with her positivity and determination to live life to the fullest. She was born without arms yet encouraged by her mum attend a mainstream school. Nicky excelled academically and graduated as a clinical psychologist. “My aim is to challenge people’s beliefs about disabilities. I always wanted to drive a car and the joystick driving system has enabled me to do so. My message to you is simply not to focus on what you can’t do, but to focus on what you can do. I think it would be very boring if we all looked the same. I think we have to embrace our differences,” says Nicky. The Ibn Masud Centre of Excellence is an education and skills training centre that accommodates learners who have special needs. The school caters for learners between the ages of 5 and 8 with hearing impairment, speech impediments, muscular and cognitive disabilities, autism and CAPD (Central Auditory Processing Disorder). The school is located at 133 Essendene Road, Overport Durban. For more information, contact the school at 031 209 0050. Sana Ebrahim |
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Africa 1 Aid Convoy is the first land-based convoy set to depart from the African continent to deliver much needed relief to the people of Gaza. It is an initiative spearheaded by the South African based Al Quds Foundation and supported by a host of civil society organisations and charities. The Convoy is scheduled to leave South Africa for its epic journey during the last week of June 2011. The evening afforded members of the public as well as well-wishing organisations and enterprises the opportunity to hear first-hand details about preparations for the convoy. It also gave the above mentioned parties the chance to pledge their solidarity and support for this trailblazing initiative. Speakers at the evening included the head of the Convoy, Maulana Ihsaan Hendricks, Mufti Abdool Kader Hoosen and Maulana Moosa Leher of Cii Broadcasting, and Mohammed Joosab and Riaz Jamal of the Al-Ansaar Foundation. The evening also featured Nasheeds by WAAHID, informative presentations and a live auction. Two youngsters, Zahra Randeree and Ayesha Ravat were acknowledged for their talent. Zahra created a ribbon embroidery clock, which was auctioned and donated back to the Africa 1 Aid Convoy to take with them to Gaza. Ml Hendricks referred to it as ‘Sa`atul Quds’ or the Time Clock of al-Quds. Ayesha wrote a poem dedicated to the children of Gaza, which she recited on Cii. A ticket for one lucky brother to accompany the Africa 1 Aid Convoy team to Gaza was up for grabs. Mr Abdullah Dhooma was named the winner. The Gaza Solidarity Evening was held a week prior to the Nakba being commemorated in Palestine and around the world. May 15th 1948 is the day that Israel came into existence, when the immigrant Jewish community in Palestine unilaterally declared statehood. The word 'nakba' is Arabic for catastrophe, a term that aptly describes the resultant expulsion of Palestinian people from their towns and villages, their loss of property, nationality and homeland and the current condition that has Palestinian people scattered throughout the four corners of the Earth, denied the right to return to a land that was once theirs. For updates and announcements around the Africa 1 Aid Convoy visit www.africa1convoy.za.net or tune in to on-going radio programmes by Channel Islam International (Cii), the official media partner of the initiative. Email your comments or suggestions to africa1convoy@alquds.za.net. For further information contact Africa 1 Aid Convoy Information Officer, Shakir Baker on +27 (0)11 211 4047 or +27 (0)72 448 3250 or fax +27 (0)86 655 5096. Al-Ansaar Foundation is the Durban-based liaison organisation for the Africa 1 Aid Convoy. The public is encouraged to donate medical supplies, clothes, books and cash towards this initiative. Contact the Al-Ansaar Foundation on +27 (0)31 208 1601 or visit our offices at 189 West Road, Overport Durban. |
The Imam walked towards the maqbarah (graveyard) where he made a dua for the deceased. He then officially opened the borehole of Mariannhill. The scene of water gushing out; with the Imam taking the first hand of water blessed the occasion. The Imam led the Zuhr salaah, after which some 1 500 attendees received a meal of chicken akhni prepared by Solly Manjra Caterers. The Al-Ansaar Outreach programme acknowledges Dhooma and Badat for their assistance, Checkout Mariannhill for slicing the meat, and the community for their support and involvement. Shaykh Adel said that he was very pleased to be part of a programme of this calibre. The community was equally delighted with the outcome of the programme. |
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Scoops 2010 A wide delegation of guests from China to the USA mesmerised audiences at the Souk International Trade & Family Convention 2010. Watch videos of them live in performance here: |
KZN sizzles with Souk & Convention 2010
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