Editorial: Eid - Lets take it Higher

Your altitude in life depends on your attitude.

Muslims throughout the world are enjoying the blessings experienced through the observance of the month long fast. They strive to be more righteous, pious, God-conscious and God-fearing. They feel the pangs of hunger, endure thirst, triumph over undisciplined emotion and achieve empathy with the less fortunate.

But all this will be in vain if it cannot be translated into tangible action. We need to display the spiritual upliftment that we gain through the month long annual training regimen and commit ourselves to live in accordance to the teachings of the Noble Quran as exemplified by the Prophet (Peace be upon Him).

Let us strive to unite on the principles of justice, peace, equality and devotion to one God.

All this and more can be achieved by a change in attitude and the desire to translate words into deeds, thoughts into actions...in other words a new attitude.

Let's take it higher.

The SANHA family of its Certified Plants, Members, Executive, Management and staff wish all Muslims Eid Mubarak and fellow South Africans peace and prosperity.

Editor

Eid Mubarak

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ORGANISATION PROFILE

Central Islamic Trust (CIT)

Background

Central Islamic Trust was established in 1958. It is ranked amongst the oldest organisations serving the Muslim community in South Africa.

Main Objectives

Services are provided to the Muslim Ummah in South Africa in the following areas:

• Maqaabir (burial arrangements);
• Madrasah ta'leem (Islamic Education) ;
• Welfare assistance to the poor and needy;
• Da'wah;
• Bursary facilitation;
• Welfare Workshop.

Projects and Activities

• Maqaabir - Central Islamic Trust is the custodian of the following three cemeteries: Newclare, Westpark and Kroomvlei. No monetary assistance is sought from any city council. Services and maintenance is provided by the Central Islamic Trust and Fordsburg Muslim Youth Organisation.
• Madrasah - The Madrasah is run at Fordsburg Primary School with seven permanent Asaatizah (teachers). About 180 children of both sexes attend the Madrasah. 95% of these children are underprivileged. Administration and Educational needs are met by the contributions from the community.
• Welfare - Approximately 500 hampers are distributed to the poor each month. The main areas receiving Welfare assistance through CIT are: Fordsburg, Mayfair, Mayfair West, Bosmont, Riverlea, West Rand Coloured Township, Newclare, Lenasia, Daxina, Eldorado Park, Bella Vista and Kliptown. Relief assistance is also rendered as and when the need arises. Two fulltime welfare workers have been employed to ensure a streamlined and efficient service. Clothing is also distributed among the poor and needy.
• Da'wah - Da'wah work is carried out all over the country. If anyone requires Da'wah assistance and support, do contact the CIT offices. Islamic literature is also distributed free of charge.
• Busaries - Bursaries have been given to needy students over the past 25 years. Approximately 125 students are assisted with bursaries annually.
• Workshop - Job creation workshops are regularly provided for the poor and destitute. The aim is to make people self sufficient or at least give them a sense of independence and develop their self-esteem.
• Halaal - CIT is among the founder members of the South African National Halaal Authority (SANHA) and also has membership on the Council of 'Ulama.

Contact Details:

Tel: +27 (0)11 833 2137
Fax: +27 (0)11 833 1705

Postal Address: PO Box 6936, Johanesburg 2000
Physical Address: 53 Bree Street, Fordsburg, Johannesburg 2092, South Africa

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