Jamiatul Ulama

Ramadan Pages

The Qur'ân in Twenty Seven Days of Tarawîh

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An Overview on Ramadân

Message of Ramadân

The Meaning of Ramadan

Virtues of Ramadân

Ramadân 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, madâris, etc.) as required by law was
31 December 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 imâm, muezzin, ustâdh, 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 01 September 2010 An update of what's happening at the Jamiat, comments on current issues and much more.
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Moonsighting: Ramadan 1431
10 August 2010: 19h00 SAT
The Jamiatul Ulama would like to inform all Muslims in the country that the moon was not sighted this evening, Tue 10 Aug 2010. As such, the month of Sha'baan will end with 30 days at sunset, Wed 11 Aug 2010 ushering in the Blessed month of Ramadan.

1 Ramadan 1431, the first day of fasting, shall therefore correspond to Thursday 12 August 2010, insha-Allâh.

We wish all Muslims the world over Ramadan Mubarak!

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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Qur'ânic Ayâh
Successful indeed are the believers Who are humble in their prayers, And who shun vain conversation, And who are payers of the poor due; And who guard their modesty Save from their wives or the (slaves) that their right hands possess, for then they are not blameworthy, But whoso craveth beyond that, such are transgressors,... (Surah Al-Mu'minûn 23:1-7)
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Masajîd and Prayer Places in South Africa

Here you will find a select number of masâjid and prayer places found around South Africa listed by province.
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Question and Answer on Ramadân and Related Subjects

Ramadân
+	What is the validity of Fast if iftâr du'â 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 Ramadân?
+	Is it compulsory for a pregnant woman to fast in Ramadân?
+	Can a person break his fast due to a severe headache? Is Kaffarah Due?
+	How can I observe Maghrib and iftâr while on a Plane?
+	Is it permissible for one to take injections while fasting?
+	What is the most appropriate Adhân time for Iftâr, i.e. Maghrib?
+	Can a Marhûm’s unpaid Zakâh, Fidyah, Kaffârah, 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 Ramadân in Shawwâl?
+	Why do we not celebrate a unified Eid on the same day as the rest of the world?
+	Can a person who regularly misses Salâh with Jamaat lead Salâh as an Imâm?
+	What is the ruling about a person who shaves or trims his beard short, and leads the Salâh?
+	Can one offer Salâh with Remotely linking with an Imâm via transmitter?
+	Can a Hâfiz charge [fees] to perform [imâmat in] Tarâwîh prayers?
+	In Tarâweeh or any other prayer, do we have to recite the Surahs in the order they are in the Qur'ân?
+	Is it necessary to perform Sajdah Sahw due to reading softly in Ramadân 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 Zakâh?
+	What is the Shar’î ruling regarding Zakâh 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 Zakâh monies?
+	Does Zakaah have to be given on monies one has saved up for Haj?
+	Do I have to give Zakâh on my jewellery that I got a few years ago considering that it was not in use?
+	Must Zakâh be paid from the estate of a deceased before the distribution?
+	How should Zakâh be paid on a National Provident Fund Account?
+	Can one give his Zakâh to another family member who is eligible to receive Zakâh, and tell him to give it to his father as a gift?
+	How should a Sayyid be financially assisted if Zakâh is not permitted for him?

Hadith on
Ashurah

Performing
Hajj/Umrah and Ziyârah

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 Âshura

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, madâris, etc.) as required by law was 31 December 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 imâm, muezzin, ustâdh, 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>