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Hasanain Abdullah

AWQAF SA – WAQF – THE GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING

Awqaf SA uplifts disadvantaged communities through sustainable development initiatives—but we can only make a difference with your support.

As South Africa’s dedicated waqf institution, Awqaf SA is a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) registered with SARS.

Your waqf contribution helps improve lives while ensuring ongoing rewards – a true Gift that Keeps on Giving.

Donate before 28 February 2025 and receive (if requested) a Section 18A tax certificate, allowing you to claim a tax rebate on your 2025 SARS return.

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Hasanain Abdullah

Book Launch: Man With The One Black Glove – Salie Manie

Trade unionist and former member of parliament Salie Manie authored a biography of his life, which was published by Awqaf SA as part of its Leaders and Legacies series.

Salie played a key role in the formation of SAMWU, which advocated for the rights of workers, as well as the formation of the SAHUC (South African Hajj and Umrah Council), which regulates Hajj Operators and seeks to have the interest of hajj pilgrims in South Africa.
He played a role in the new dispensation in a post-apartheid era during the Mandela and Mbeki era as a member of parliament.

A book launch was hosted by Awqaf SA to celebrate the completion of the book.

This book may be purchased from Exclusive Books and Takealot.com, available nationwide.

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Hasanain Abdullah

Book Launch: Cultivating an Ethics of Beauty and Excellence in Planetary Times: An Engaged Muslim’s Anthology

Authored by Prof. Aslam Fataar, Research Professor in higher education transformation at Stellenbosch University and published by Awqaf SA as part of its “Leaders and Legacies” series.

This book includes essays addressing critical issues such as inequality, war, and digital disruption and inspires readers to confront moral challenges with compassion, truth, and justice.
Shafiq Morton, Najwa Norodien-Fataar, and Abdud Daiyaan Petersen will be discussing the book with the author, followed by audience interaction.

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Hasanain Abdullah

1500 Legacy Projects

The LEGACY PROJECT 1500 aims to commemorate this great milestone in various ways, from Qira’at and nasheed programmes, to a national school speech contest, special public events, publications on the Prophetic mission; to exhibitions of art and Prophetic relics and an international conference on the civilisational heritage of the Prophet . .

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Hasanain Abdullah

Fruit Tree Planting

On Sunday, 17 November, over 60 people gathered on a farm in Parys, to plant 800 pomegranate trees in the fertile red soils of the northern Free State. The initiative formed part of the fruit tree waqf campaign, where donors pledged R350 for planting fruit trees as a sadiqah jariyah (a charity that accrues benefits after death) in the name of a loved one.

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Estate Planning
Hasanain Abdullah

National Wills Week 2024

As part of National Wills Week, Awqaf SA will host an online programme to discuss matters related to estate planning.

The following will be discussed:
Death without a valid will
Religious debts
Pitfalls to avoid
Provision for Estate Expenses
Waqfs through your will
Tax

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