Empowering communities through innovative philanthropy.

Waqf is the most sustainable, enduring, and empowering of all voluntary Islamic charities.

Awqaf SA™, established in the year 2000, stands as a pioneering and independent community-driven trust committed to the establishment of the Waqf institution and the upliftment of communities. Step into a new world of philanthropy…a way of giving steeped in history and benevolence.

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Hasanain Abdullah

Understanding Waqf

The Islamic MedicaI Association of South Africa – IMASA invites you to an online session with Mr Zeinoul Abedien Cajee [CA(SA)], Co-founder of AWQAF SA and Ms Yasmeen Suliman, Tax Expert who will be discussing:

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Hasanain Abdullah

Awqaf SA Fasting Certificate 2025

The Fasting Certificate of Islam aims to celebrate the achievement of young children who have shown dedication to their deen by observing the fast during the month of Ramadan.
This is a means to build Tarbiyyah in the youth who are the future leaders in Islam

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Hasanain Abdullah

Awqaf SA Mass Orphan Iftar

Awqaf SA’s Mass Orphans Iftaar was hosted under auspices of the 1500 Legacy Project which aims at celebrating the Prophetic Legacy of kindness and care for orphans.
This year, the annual attracted up to 4000 comprising orphans from a network of orphanages across the Western Cape as well as those who came to break their fast in the spirit of community development.

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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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