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Section 18A approvedRegistered NPC 2017/10260/08

El Hudaa Islamic Center
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Programmes

Everything starts at the masjid. Here is what we run, who it serves, and what each programme needs to keep going.

Worship and learning

The masjid

Five daily prayers, Jumu'ah, Ramadan programmes and gatherings. People also come here for religious guidance and to meet the community.

What it needs

  • Maintenance and repairs
  • Electricity and water
  • Cleaning and security
  • Imam and programme costs
  • Fire and safety compliance
  • Ramadan programmes

Afternoon madressah

About 35 children come after school to learn Qur'an, Fiqh, Islamic manners and the basics of their deen.

What it needs

  • Teachers and assistants
  • Qur'ans and books
  • Stationery
  • Classroom furniture
  • Refreshments

Little Bears Nursery School

A nursery that charges no fees, for about 25 children aged 3 to 5. Parents get a safe, supervised place for their children during the day.

What it needs

  • Teachers and caregivers
  • Learning materials and toys
  • Meals
  • Outdoor play equipment
  • Health and safety

Da'wah and new Muslims

New Muslim men and women attend classes, discussions and one to one support as they learn the fundamentals of Islam and settle into the community. About 50 new Muslim women take part today.

What it needs

  • Qur'ans and books
  • Facilitator costs
  • New Muslim support packs
  • Transport
  • Refreshments

Care and support

Orphans and vulnerable children

20 children live at the centre. We cover their accommodation, daily meals, school uniforms, transport, tuition and Islamic education.

What it needs

  • School uniforms and stationery
  • School transport
  • Tuition and extra lessons
  • Daily meals
  • Personal necessities
  • Mentorship

Feeding and food security

Monthly Zakat food hampers, Ramadan parcels, Qurbani meat, community meals and emergency food for families going through hardship.

What it needs

  • Food purchases
  • Storage and packaging
  • Transport and distribution
  • Kitchen equipment
  • Hygiene materials

Community garden

Volunteers from the community grow vegetables together and learn how to produce their own food.

What it needs

  • Seeds and seedlings
  • Compost and tools
  • Irrigation
  • Fencing
  • Training

Every year

Winter blankets

Every winter we hand out warm blankets to the children in our care and to families who need them, before the coldest Highveld nights arrive.

What it needs

  • Blankets
  • Transport and distribution

Qurbani

Every Eid al Adha we carry out Qurbani on behalf of donors, oversee the slaughter and packing, and share the meat with families in Zuurbekom.

What it needs

  • Whole animals or shares
  • Slaughter and packing
  • Distribution on Eid

When families need us

Nikah and janazah

We hold Islamic marriage ceremonies and help families with washing, shrouding and the funeral prayer.

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