About Us

History of the Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) formerly Natal
The Jamiatul Ulama was established on the 15 January 1955 (20 Jumaadal Ula 1374) at the East Street Madrasah, in Pietermaritzburg. The primary objective was the preservation, protection and propagation of true and pristine Islam. All Praise to Allah Ta’aala, this body has evolved to become a fortress of Deen, holding aloft the banner of Islam in this era of different trials and tribulations. It was indeed a momentous occasion when our senior founder members of the Jamiat met to establish the organization which was to become the official body of religious, educational and other affairs of the Muslim Community of KwaZulu-Natal. Our senior founding members were:

Moulana Abdur Rahmaan Ansari (Rahmathullahi Alaihi)
Moulana Muhammad Hanif (Rahmathullahi Alaihi)
Moulana Ahmad Desai (Rahmathullahi Alaihi)
Moulana Ahmad Sabat (Rahmathullahi Alaihi)
Moulana Sayed Muhammad Loot (Rahmathullahi Alaihi)
Moulana Cassim Muhammad Sema (Rahmathullahi Alaihi)
Moulana Abdul Haq Omarjee (Rahmathullahi Alaihi)
Moulana Abu Bakr Khatib (Rahmathullahi Alaihi)
Moulana Muhammad Bashir Siddiqi (Rahmathullahi Alaihi)
Moulana Abdul Qadir (Rahmathullahi Alaihi)
Moulana Yusuf Omarwadi (Rahmathullahi Alaihi)
Moulana Adam Bhayat (Rahmathullahi Alaihi)

May Allah Ta’aala grant them the best of abodes in the Hereafter, Aameen.

Past Presidents of the Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) have been:
Moulana Abdur Rahmaan Ansari (Rahmathullahi Alaihi)
Moulana Abdul Haq Omarjee (Rahmathullahi Alaihi)
Moulana Yunus Patel (Rahmatullahi Alayhi)
Moulana Haroon Abbassoomar (Damat barakatuhu)
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Damat barakatuhu)

May Allah Ta’aala reward them for their great contribution, Ameen

Shura of the Jamiatul Ulama KZN:

Current President: Moulana Ahmed Yusuf Mahomedy

Secretary General: Moulana Rafiek Mohamed

Deputy Secretary: Moulana Ahmed Motara

Shura Members:

Moulana A Raheem Khan(Numaniyyah)

Moulana Huzaifah Ebrahim

Mufti Adv Emraan Vawda

Moulana Imraan Solwa

Moulana Hafeyullah Haffejee

Moulana Shuaib Jeebhai

Shaikh Tayyib Bonamali

Activities of the Jamiat
Issuing of Fataawa (Decrees pertaining to Shariah matters)
Answering queries relating to Masaail (Rulings) of Deen via all mediums of communication received daily both nationally and internationally
Mediation/Arbitration of disputes
Mediation and Settlement of Marital Disputes
Marital Counseling
Annulment of Marriages
Operating and Supervision of Madrasahs and Maktabs via Jamiat Taleemi Board under the supervision of Hazrat Mufti Ebrahim Salejee Saheb and Ml Ilyas Patel Saheb
Publication of Islamic Literature (Al Jamiat, Al Mawaaiz )
Publication of Masaajid Posters
Welfare Relief to those undergoing difficulty with food, rentals, lights and water etc
Welfare Relief to refugees
House visits to welfare recipients
Relief operations
Stationary Project for the underprivileged
Winter warmth project for the underprivileged
Coordinating of Public Programmes for local and visiting Ulama
Special  programmes for Ulama, Hufaaz, Youth and general public
Co-ordination of the Hilaal sighting of the moon and notifying Ulama/Imaams via sms on the eve of every  Islamicmonth
Monthly Islamic Calendar for Masaajid boards
Dawah activities, Conversions
Issuing of Letters of Recommendation for Masaajid and Madrasahs
Allocation of scholarships and bursaries for Islamic and secular Education/Skills
Co -ordination of Imams  for Jumuah Bayaans and Salaah at Masaajids, Universities and Schools
Supervision and Co ordination of Eidgah in various areas in Durban and surrounding areas
SMS / E mail service to Ulama membership of +|- 450
Letters to various organization, media whenever necessary for the cause of the Deen

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The Jamiatul Ulama requires your regular financial contributions and duas to continue serving the Deen of Allah Ta’aala. May Allah Ta’aala reward you abundantly, Ameen