Ramadan Pages

The Qur'�n in Twenty Seven Days of Taraw�h
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7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27      
An Overview on Ramad�n
Message of Ramad�n
The Meaning of Ramadan
Virtues of Ramad�n
Ramad�n is Here: Where are you?
Eighteen Reasons for Keeping Fast
The Virtues of Charity
Virtues of Lailatul Qadr

Jamaat Resources

NPO/PBO Guidelines

The deadline for registration of all not-for-gain organisations (including Jamaats, mad�ris, etc.) as required by law was
31 November 2004. Has your organisation become compliant? Here are the guidelines: <rtf> <pdf>

Managing Jamaat Affairs

A Jamaat, among other things should have a constitution, employment contracts with staff such as im�m, muezzin, ust�dh, etc.
Download specimens of such documents here:

Letter of Appointment  <rtf><pdf><why?>

Mediation Agreement
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Jamaat Constitution
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Jamiatul Ulama Online Newsletter
16 May 2012
 An update of what's happening at the Jamiat, comments on current issues and much more.
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Moongsighting: The Start of Shawwal (Eid)
29 August 2011 19h15
As the crescent marking the start of Shawwal 1432 was not sighted anywhere in South Africa, the holy month of Ramadan 1432 ends on 30 August 2011.

Consequently, Eid-ul-Fitr shall be observed on Wednesday 31 August 2011.

The Jamiatul Ulama South Africa wishes all Muslims the world over, Eid-ul-Fitr Mubarak.

May the Almighty accept our facts and acts of worship of the departing special month of Ramadan.
Shabaan: Preparation for Ramadan
 We have just entered in to the eighth Islamic month i.e. Shab�n, a meritorious month for which we find particular instructions in the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu �alayhi wasallam.
 
Hajj Contract: Specimen
18 September 2010
 During this season of Haj, prospective hujjaj enter into contracts with travel agents. Download here a specimen of an agreement which can be tailored for individual's specific needs.
Ramadan Message: Why Taqwa?
 11 August 2010
 Allah Ta�aala has prescribed fasting for this ummah as a means of developing taqwa. Each year Muslims around the globe submit themselves to a month of fasting, intense prayer and charity with the hope of developing taqwa. What is taqwa?
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Get your Copy of Ar Rasheed Now!
4 June 2010
 Ar Rasheed, the official newsletter of the Jamiatul Ulama is now out. Get your copy from a masjid near you or download an electronic copy here
Jamiatul Ulama is Committed to the Defence of the Honour of the Prophet Sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam
21 May 2010
 This morning Muslims have been offended by the publishing in the Mail & Guardian newspaper of a cartoon considered blasphemous.
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Sadaqatul Fitr

The Jamiatul Ulama South Africa has determined this year�s (1432AH) Sadaqatul Fitr minimum amounts for  as follows:
Hanafi: R16.00 per person
Shafi��: R21.00 per person
Timely payment of Fitra facilitates distribution before Eid in accordance with the Sunnah.
Pay your Sadaqatul Fitr, Kaffarah and Fidya to any of the Jamiatul Ulama South Africa�s office or deposit into Jamiatul Ulama Transvaal JHB Branch Account 1;
HBZ Bank Ltd;
Branch: Fordsburg;
Branch Code: 570-105 Account No.: 21008113
Economic Indicators
Item/Commodity  Value
US Dollar R 7.8483
24 Carat Gold R 417.3063
22 Carat Gold R 382.8449
18 Carat Gold R 312.9564
14 Carat Gold R 243.5521
9 Carat Gold R 157.7731
Krugerrand R 13,597.180
Silver R 8.3378
Zakaat Nisaab R 5,105.74
Minimum Mahr R 255.29
Mahr Faatimi R 12,764.36
04 Jumadaal Ukhraa 1433
26 April 2012
 

Masaj�d and Prayer Places in South Africa

Here you will find a select number of mas�jid and prayer places found around South Africa listed by province.
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Question and Answer on Ramad�n and Related Subjects
Ramad�n
+ What is the validity of Fast if ift�r du'� Omitted by Forgetting
+ Is brushing of the teeth permitted while fasting?
+ Is it permissible to use mouthwash while fasting?
+ Does using an ear bud nullify the fast?
+ Who should give the Fitrah in a household, and who should it be given to?
+ Will a woman�s fast break if she has a digital internal examination...?
+ Does a pap smear test procedure invalidate her fast?
+ Should a pregnant woman or one who has just given birth fast in Ramad�n?
+ Is it compulsory for a pregnant woman to fast in Ramad�n?
+ Can a person break his fast due to a severe headache? Is Kaffarah Due?
+ How can I observe Maghrib and ift�r while on a Plane?
+ Is it permissible for one to take injections while fasting?
+ What is the most appropriate Adh�n time for Ift�r, i.e. Maghrib?
+ Can a Marh�m�s unpaid Zak�h, Fidyah, Kaff�rah, etc. be paid from his estate?
+ What du�a should be read for Sehri and Iftaar?
+ Is it permissible to make up for the days missed during Ramad�n in Shaww�l?
+ Why do we not celebrate a unified Eid on the same day as the rest of the world?
+ Can a person who regularly misses Sal�h with Jamaat lead Sal�h as an Im�m?
+ What is the ruling about a person who shaves or trims his beard short, and leads the Sal�h?
+ Can one offer Sal�h with Remotely linking with an Im�m via transmitter?
+ Can a H�fiz charge [fees] to perform [im�mat in] Tar�w�h prayers?
+ In Tar�weeh or any other prayer, do we have to recite the Surahs in the order they are in the Qur'�n?
+ Is it necessary to perform Sajdah Sahw due to reading softly in Ramad�n Witr?
+ Do women have to perform Eid Salaah?
+ Is it better for women to perform their Salaah individually or in Jamaat?
+ What is the position of women going to the Masjid/Haram during Haj for Salaah?
+ Can women participate in Taraaweeh Salaah in congregation (Jamaat)?
+ When is I�tikaaf Waajib, and when should Waajib I�tikaaf be carried out?

Zakaah
+ How does one go about in calculation of Zak�h?
+ What is the Shar�� ruling regarding Zak�h on jewellery, etc. which is not 100% gold or silver?
+ If a person has no source of income and he is also in debt, can he be assisted with Zak�h monies?
+ Does Zakaah have to be given on monies one has saved up for Haj?
+ Do I have to give Zak�h on my jewellery that I got a few years ago considering that it was not in use?
+ Must Zak�h be paid from the estate of a Noveased before the distribution?
+ How should Zak�h be paid on a National Provident Fund Account?
+ Can one give his Zak�h to another family member who is eligible to receive Zak�h, and tell him to give it to his father as a gift?
+ How should a Sayyid be financially assisted if Zak�h is not permitted for him?

Hadith on
Ashurah

Performing
Hajj/Umrah and Ziy�rah

The Month of
Muharram

Narated By Ibn 'Abbas: "When the Prophet came to Medina, he found (the Jews) fasting on the day of 'Ashura' (i.e. 10th of Muharram). They used to say: "This is a great day on which Allah saved Moses and drowned the folk of Pharaoh. Moses observed the fast on this day, as a sign of gratitude to Allah." The Prophet said, "I am closer to Moses than they." So, he observed the fast (on that day) and ordered the Muslims to fast on it."
(Bukhari)

Hajj: Overview

The Virtues of Hajj

Hajj: Selected Rulings

The Virtues of Makkah

Visit to Madinah

The Road from Makkah

Hajj / Umrah: How To?
 

The Month of Muharram

The Virtue of Certain Places and Days

Fasting During the Month of Muharram

Method of Fasting on the day of �shura

Spending Freely on One�s Family

Correction of Beliefs

Conclusion

The Fast of Ashura by Shaykh Abul Hasan Nadwi
 
 

Jamaat Resources
Imams' Workshop Papers
The Jamiatul Ulama hosted an imams' workshop on Sunday 22 May 2005. Here are some of the papers presented at this event held in Lenasia's Masjid Saliheen:
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NPO/PBO Guidelines
The deadline for registration of all not-for-gain organisations (including Jamaats, mad�ris, etc.) as required by law was 31 November 2004. Has your organisation become compliant? Here are the guidelines: <html> <rtf> <pdf>
Managing Jamaat Affairs
A Jamaat, among other things should have a constitution, employment contracts with staff such as im�m, muezzin, ust�dh, etc. Download customisable specimens of documents here:
 Letter of Appointment  <rtf><pdf>
 Why is a Letter of Appointment Important <pdf>
 Mediation Agreement <rtf><pdf>
 Jamaat Constitution <rtf><pdf>
Donors: Consider these Points
3 May 2005
Some fundraisers from overseas incur large expenses in the course of their stay and operations in the country. How much are they able to take back to intended beneficiaries? <more> <pdf>

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