Background…
In 1964 the Muslim Brotherhood Society, a major charitable organisation in the Cape, invited Hoosein Kotwal to be the guest speaker at the Green Point Track on the occasion of Mauludun-Nabi celebrations. On this occasion he reflected on the needs of the community, particularly the basic Islāmic Education of the children. He expressed the need for an organisation of specialists in various fields of endeavour who could provide the facilities and ideological equipment to implement programmes for community change.
The 1967 Hoosein Kotwal’s sincere efforts bore fruit – he had managed to gather his team of workers – men and women to deliver the goods – the Muslim Assembly (Cape) became a reality. At an auspicious and memorable occasion in the Cape Town City Hall, Dr I.H. Qureshi, Vice Chancellor of the University of Karachi, congratulated the Muslim Assembly (Cape) on its launch and reminded each and everyone involved in the affairs of people: “There is no finality in the affairs of humanity.”
The Inauguration
On Friday 7th July 1967 in the City Hall, Cape Town, the Muslim Assembly (Cape) was inaugurated in the presence of a distinguished guest, Dr. Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Karachi (Pakistan). On this occasion members of the Muslim Assembly were inducted in a very solemn and moving ceremony. Dr. Qureshi administered the Oath, which they affirmed in unison. Dr Qureshi advised the enthusiastic members and, indeed, everyone else, to observe a wise saying “There is no finality in the affairs of humanity.”
The Oath of Allegiance
The following oath was administered and affirmed: “In the name of Allāh. The Beneficent the Merciful; Thou bear witness to the fact that we, the members of the Muslim Assembly (Cape), do hereby:
- Solemnly dedicate ourselves unselfishly to the cause of Islam;
- Solemnly pledge to work increasingly for the ideals of the Muslim Assembly (Cape)
- Solemnly affirm that we will serve the Muslims of the Cape to the best of our ability;
- Solemnly acknowledge our undivided loyalty to the Muslim Assembly (Cape) and will not do or cause to be done any act or omission that will bring the good name and fame of the Muslim Assembly (Cape) into disrepute.”
Preamble
In the name of Allāh, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful: “Let there arise out of you a band of people inviting to all that is good, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong They are the ones to attain felicity.” (Qur’ān 3:104)
Our Motto
“Truly [indeed] in the Messenger of Allāh you have the best example [beautiful pattern of conduct]” (Sūrah Al-Aḥzāb, verse 21)
Our Pledge
“Surely, my prayer [worship] and my sacrifice [service], my life and my death are [all] for Allāh, Lord of the Worlds.” (Sūrah Al-An’ām, verse 163)
Registrations
- The Muslim Assembly (Cape) is registered as a Trust – K377/1982D in 1982
- Registered as a Non Profitable Organisation (NPO) – NPO: 000386
- Registered as a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) – PBO: 930012948
Board of Executive Members of The Muslim Assembly (Cape)
Person | Portfolio | |
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01 | President | Adam Omar |
02 | Chairman | Farouk Kerbelker |
03 | Deputy Chairman | Rosdine Desai |
04 | Secretary | Asmudien Jaffer |
05 | Deputy Secretary | Latifa Omar |
06 | Treasurer | Razeen Dinath |
07 | Deputy Treasurer | Shamielah Moosa |
08 | Senior Administrator | Reidwan Edries |
09 | Member | Zaid Adams |
10 | Member | Ridwan Allie |
11 | Member | Achmat Dien |
12 | Member | Fayrooz Ismail |
13 | Member | M. Ameen Jeeva |
14 | Member | Mustapha Murudker |
15 | Member | Ismail Norshib |
16 | Member | Subeida Omar |
Board of Trustees of The Muslim Assembly (Cape)
Person | Portfolio | |
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01 | President | Adam Omar |
02 | Chairperson | Farouk Kerbelker |
03 | Deputy Chairman | Rosdine Desai |
04 | Secretary | Asmudien Jaffer |
05 | Deputy Secretary | Latifa Omar |
06 | Treasurer | Razeen Dinath |
07 | Senior Administrator | Reidwan Edries |
08 | Exco Member | Mustapha Murudker |
09 | Exco Member | M. Ameen Jeeva |
10 | Member | Sulaiman Nosarka |
Muslim Assembly (Cape) officially approved collectors
Designation | Name and Surname | ID Number (Part of) |
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Chairperson | Farouk Kerbelker | 6005X5 51XX 08 9 |
Secretary | Asmudien Jaffer | 4512X6 50XX 08 6 |
Deputy Secretary | Latifa Omar |