Al-Ansaar Cultural and Conference Centre – A Multifunctional Establishment

Perhaps the greatest apprehension expressed is whether this centre will not be another waste of the Muslim community’s funds on yet another brick and mortar project.

Al-Ansaar has a track record of being one of the most progressive and active organisations in KwaZulu-Natal. We are indeed grateful to Allah Ta`ala that we are used as mediums to accomplish His work, alhamdulillah (praise be to god). The Al-Ansaar Foundation is perhaps one of the very few organisations that are represented by `Ulama’ (Muslim theologians) across the spectrum and that has the support of the Muslim community.

Al-Ansaar initially commenced its formal operations in a cottage at the Mariam Bee Sultan Centre in Overport, Durban. Since inception, Al-Ansaar has operated from this venue.

Having successfully developed projects such as the Mariam Bee Sultan Pre-School and Madrasah, Ibn Masud Centre of Excellence, Radio Al-Ansaar, Al-Ummah newspaper and so forth, the Al-Ansaar Foundation is in a position to build the Cultural and Conference Centre. The organisation has outgrown its existing premises and, to cope with the growth of existing projects as well as cater for the ongoing development of new projects, the establishment of the centre becomes an integral part of the Al-Ansaar Foundation’s future strategy.

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. We would thus provide a platform for a greater understanding of Islam and Muslims in South Africa.