United Ulama Council of South Africa
The United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) was founded in 1994 with the object of providing a unified, credible and competent leadership on behalf of the major theological formations in South Africa.
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Recent Updates
Ummah demands answers on Hajj debacle
The Hajj industry in South Africa has gone beyond facilitating a sacred fundamental of the Shariah and has become a landscape for power struggles, white collar crimes, and allegations of money laundering and direct violations of Islamic law. In honouring the decision to facilitate a probe into the Hajj scandal, Channel Islam International conducted a discussion on Wednesday night piloted by Global Dynamic presenter, Inayat Wadee. The discussion focused on the United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA), their role in the Hajj industry and their stance in bringing about solutions.
Khutbah -Islam and Climate Change
Human intervention is currently causing the climate to change too fast. (Climate models predict that the mean air temperature will increase with an estimated 2°C over the next century.)
Waqf the Forgotten Heritage of Islam
"The parable of those who spend their property in the way of Allah is as the parable of a grain growing seven ears (with) a hundred grains in every ear; and Allah multiplies for whom He pleases; and Allah is Ample-giving, All Knowing" (2:261)
Muslims in Argentina
Preachers Hatem Mahmoud and Amr Nabil from the International University of Latin America conducted a recent study during their tour of Argentina in last Ramadan about the future of Islamic Da’wa.
This study aims to develop the system of advocacy work in Argentina with a comprehensive review of the status of the Muslim community and the Argentinean attitude towards Islam.
There are estimates of some 700,000 Muslims in Argentina, mostly descended from Syrian and Lebanese immigrants who came over in the late 1850s, and it’s worth mentioning that former President Carlos Saul Menem is of Syrian origin.
Hajis, be honest: Uucsa
Anger - "he who angers you conquers you"
"Repel evil with that which is best - We are well acquainted with the things they say" (23:96)
Your character can inspire or impede…
"And it is on account of the mercy of Allah that you deal with them gently. And had you been severe and harsh-hearted, they would have scattered away from you; so pardon them and ask (Allah's) Forgiveness for them; and consult them in the affairs." [3:159]
MESSAGE TO MATRICULANTS
We are fast approaching the days where our matric learners sit for their final examinations. Matric is undoubtedly an important milestone which serves as the harbinger of all their future educational pursuits. The days leading up to the exams are often fraught with extreme levels of stress and anxiety. Matric exams are probably the most crucial and vital examinations that you will ever write since they eventually determine your lifelong career options.
Somali situation better: AIF
Relief efforts by the Al Imdaad Foundation (AIF) has brought extensive relief to the famine stricken in Somalia where conditions have significantly improved.
Focus on haj challenges
More than 300 Muslim leaders, scholars and academics are expected to participate in the annual Islamic conference organized by the Muslim World League (MWL) in Makkah during the Haj season this year to discuss major Muslim issues. “We are holding this conference during the Haj season, following a tradition introduced by King Abdul Aziz who had instructed Muslim scholars to meet in Makkah to discuss contemporary Muslim issues and problems,” said MWL Secretary-General Abdullah Al-Turki.
