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We
are living in an era in which the forces of Bātil, both
external and internal, are conspiring to exterminate our
Dīn. We, the Ulamā, whom Allāh
I
has blessed with the Ulūm of Nubuwwat, are required to
act as buttresses to these sinister forces of Bātil.
The external forces of Bātil have, from time immemorial,
always been at loggerheads with the Haq of Dīn. However,
in the recent past, forces from within are conniving with
pro-secular modernists to contaminate this pristine and
pure Sharīah, which came down directly from Allāh
I
to the Mubārak heart of Rasūlullāh
r
and then transferred to the Sahābah
qã“�ã[Á?y
and this continued until it has finally reached the Ulama
whom Allāh
I
has bestowed with the true understanding of Dīn.
Understanding Din is not confined to the perusal of books
or self-study but rather the true understanding of Dīn
stems from spiritual guidance and the transmission of this
knowledge of Nubuwwat from heart to heart. That heart
which Allāh
I
has chosen for the guidance of mankind is then filled with
goodness, understanding and penetrative insight into Sharī
matters. It is these hearts that make those Ulama who
stand up against these external and internal forces and
such Ulamā-Rabbāniyyīn do not cave in to any threat
whatsoever.
Allāh
I
mentions: They strive in the path of
Allāh
I
and they do not fear the condemnation of the critiques.
And this is the grace of Allāh
I
which He awards to whomsoever He desires.
This favour of steadfastness bestowed upon
the Ulamā by Allāh
I
should not be viewed as though these Ulamā are inflexible
and uncompromising. Ulama are always taught through the
teachings of Rasūlullāh
r
not to be abnormal nor subnormal extremists in matters of
Dīn and dunyā. The true Ulamā have assumed the path of
moderation within the confines of Shariah. However,
amongst certain Ulamā and some self-taught individuals of
today there is a perception that these aforementioned
Ulama have undertaken the path of extremism, radicalism
and fanaticism. This is a total slander against those
Ulama who undertook to stand the test of the time.
A
great Alim has mentioned that the similitude of
Darul-Uloom Deoband is that of a mountain and the
similitude of those who Ulamā who cave in to outside
pressure is that of sheep. The sheep comes to the mountain
and bangs his head against it in an attempt to ram it
aside. The sheep loses its head but the mountain remains
resolutely unyielding. Todays so called self-taught
scholars and those who capitulate to their line of
thinking are like the sheep. Allāh
I
mentions in the Qurān: We will hurl Haq onto Bātil and it
will rupture the brains of Bātil.
The differences of our Akābir of Deoband did not deter
them from engaging in healthy relationships with their
peers. They assisted one another in common issues and
always reprimanded their disciples who spoke ill of their
Akābirs differences. On one occasion, one of the Murīds
of Hadrat Thānwī
¹À¬�ã[»°ny
spoke ill of Hadrat Madanī
¹À¬�ã[»°ny
in the Majlis of Hadrat Thāwī
¹À¬�ã[»°ny.
Hadrat Thānwī
¹À¬�ã[»°ny
severely admonished this Murīd to this extent that he
commanded him to leave the Khānqāh and to return only
after Hadrat Madnī had forgiven him.
Thereafter, this Murīd returned informing Hadrat
Thānwī that Hadrat Madnī
¹À¬�ã[»°ny
has forgiven him. Hadrat Thānwī
¹À¬�ã[»°ny
did not accept this verbal apology and commanded him to
present a written apology from Hadrat Madanī
¹À¬�ã[»°ny.
The Murīd then returned to Hadrat Madanī
¹À¬�ã[»°ny
and explained his predicament. Hadrat Thānwī
accepted his Murīds apology only after Hadrat
Madanī
¹À¬�ã[»°ny
wrote out a letter forgiving this Murīd. This incident
clearly shows that regardless of their personal
differences, our seniors did not tolerate derogative and
unfounded allegations against one another.
We
make Duā that Allāh
I
cleanse the atmosphere of false perceptions,
misrepresentation and deception. May Allāh
I
protect Madrasah Inaamiyyah and all Dīnī institutes and
all their departments, be it the Darul-Iftā, Dārul-Ishāt,
Administration etc. from such elements who are bent on
discrediting such Dīnī institutions and Ulama. May Allāh
I
guide such people, open up their narrow hearts and minds
to see and visualize that these custodians of Dīn are
entrusted with the protection of His Dīn.
This year 1427/8 2007
By
the grace of Allāh Taālā. the Madrasah has completed its
13th academic year. It is with great joy and
happiness and keeping our sight on the power and Qudrat of
Allāh Taālā and the assistance of many a well-wishers and
the dedicated efforts of my Asātizah, that I announce
today the Madrasahs sixth group of students to graduate
as Ulamā, Qurā and Muftis. May Allāh Taālā accept our
efforts and may we be grateful to Him so that he may
increase us in our Nemats. Âmīn.
Alhamdulillah, two major building projects were undertaken
this year. To meet the demands of our increasing student
roll, a new floor was added to the existing boarding
block. The roof of the old block was removed and a new
floor was added with eight additional dormitories. A new
Dārul-Qurān block is currently under construction. This
bottom floor of this block will consist of the Dārul-Hadīth
for the final year students and additional classrooms for
the Alim classes because the first and second year is made
up of two divisions. The upper floor will consist of the
Dārul-Qurān for the Hifz Classes, a Dārut-Tajweed for the
Qirāt department and a Mashwarah and staff hall.
The academic year
The academic year commenced on 24th Zul-Hijjah
1427 / 14th January 2007 and ended on 28th
Zul-Hijjah 1428 / 9th December 2007 for the
annual holidays. Madrasah will re-open on 29th
of Zul-Hijjah 1428/ 7th January 2008, Inshā
Allāh.
Courses offered
-
Hifzul-Qurān
full-time students
-
Qirāt Hafs
narrated
-
Qirāt Sab`ah and `Asharah
-
`Âlim Fādil course.
-
I`dādiyyah (preparatory
course) with Qurān Dor.
-
Muftī course.
-
Takhassus in Hadīth
Graduates
Alhamdulillāh,
17 students have completed their Hifz this year.
This brings to 137 the number of students who have
completed their Hifzul-Qurān. 17 are graduating as
Ulamā. This brings to 48 who have thus far graduated as
Ulamā from our institution. Furthermore, 4 Ulamā have
qualified as Muftīs, thus bringing the total to 6.
2
Qurā are graduating this year. This brings to 17 the
number of students who have completed their Qirāt course.
Tarbiyat
Students continue to receive this vital aspect of
education and stress is placed on their Tarbiyah
(spiritual enhancement) on the lines of `Ibādāt, M`amūlāt,
Huqūq and Âdāb. In this regard, a spiritual Majlis
is conducted daily after Asar by Maulana Emraan Vawda
whose spiritual link is with Hājee Fārouq Sheb
¹À¬�ã[»°ny.
And after Fajr Salāh words of guidance and importance of
Zikr are offered to the students by Muftī Ebrahim Desai
Sāhib,
Khalifah of
Hadrat
Muftī Mahmood Hasan
Sāhib
Gangohi
¹À¬�ã[»°ny.
After, Fajr Salāh, students together with some
Ustāds make their way to the Khānqāh room for Zikr. Words
of advice are also delivered by visiting `Ulamā and Jamāts
whenever the opportunity arises.
Students go out regularly in Jamāt for the weekend with
the Asātizah. The importance and necessity of going out in
Jamāt cannot be stressed enough, as amongst other
benefits, the students Tarbiyah is made and it dawns upon
them what the needs of the Ummah are and in what direction
their efforts and energies should be directed.
A
Jamaat of graduating students will be going in the path of
Allāh Taālā for one year. Inshā Allāh. Alhamdulillah,
last years graduates have just returned from their one
year from India and Bangladesh.
Allāh
I
accept these students who are going and those who have
returned and all of us for the Khidmat of his Dīn with
ease and security. Âmīn.
Imtihaan
The Asātizah of the Madrasah conducted written
examinations. Two exams are held for the Hifz
classes: at mid-year and at the end of the year. Three
exams are held for the Arabic `Âlim classes.
Alhamdulillah, most of the students have passed the final
examination. For those who have done well in their exams,
we commend you on your hard work and to those who have not
done well, we request you to work harder in the
forthcoming year, And for those who have failed, my advice
to you is that that you have not really failed. You still
have a chance to refocus, dedicate and turn to Allāh
I
for assistance for the coming year. You are repeating the
year because it is to your own benefit. Your failure is
not a complete disaster because after every failure there
is hope.
Maktab
Alhamdulillāh,
Maktab Classes for the local children were efficiently
conducted by Maulānā Imraan Vaid Sāhib under the auspices
of the Madrasah.
Dārul
Iftā
Alhamdulillā,
the Dārul Iftā has flourished under the excellent
supervision of Muftī Ebrahim Desai Sāhib.
This year, the Dārul Iftā has attended to approximately
4198 queries. These include questions received on the
Internet on the Al-Balaagh, Ask-Imam and Al-Inaam sites
and also includes telephonic and fax queries.
The Al-Mahmood bi-monthly is also published by the Dārul
Iftā. This is a journal dealing with contemporary issues
in a question and answer format.
The Dārul Iftā receives a number of
telephonic queries daily between 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The
Dārul-Iftā has handled 10 major mediation and arbitration
cases and 25 marital disputes. It has also engaged with
various financial institutions and had a number of
meetings with various people and organisations throughout
the year. May Allāh
I
accept all the endeavours of all the Muftiyāne-Kirām and
the students of the Iftā department in serving the
community. May Allāh
I
crown their efforts with His pleasure. Âmīn.
Al-In`ām Newsletter
The Madrasah publishes a newsletter called
Al-In`ām every quarter. Asātizah and students contribute
articles to the newsletter. The newsletter is also
intended to sharpen the students journalistic skills.
This department is handled by Maulanā Ebrahim Kadwa Sāhib.
Ulama-Kirām and Dīnī students are requested to contribute
towards this newsletter. You may contact
Maulānā Ebrāhim Kadwa
at our publications department.
Finance and Administration
The administration of the Madrasah continues to be run
with Mashwarah. There were no major problems during the
year and any minor problems that did arise were resolved
with the interest of the Madrasah at heart. The final
decision in all matters, however, will rest with the `Ulamā
and members of the Shurā.
The Balance Sheet and Income and Expenditure Statements
are available for inspection to any bona fide persons at
our auditors offices, Salejee, Kadwa and Company in
Durban. Their details may be obtained from our Madrasah
offices by contacting Muft Muhammad Kadwa.
Recreational Facilities
The Madrasah has provided various recreational facilities
for the students. These include gym facilities, table
tennis, volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis. The
students make good use of these facilities.
Constructive criticism and Sincere
suggestions
We
are open to constructive criticism. No person is free of
any shortcomings. We would happily accept sincere
suggestions to improve the smooth running of this
institution. Hadrat Maulānā Ināmul-Hasan
Sāhib used to mention that anyone who
criticises you, firstly see within yourself whether you
are guilty of the claim and if it is such, then rectify
that ill. And thank that person for bringing that to your
notice. And if that claim is untrue, mischievous and
spreading misconception, division, misrepresentation, such
people you leave them to Allāh
I.
And continue with your objective and increase your
dedication and sacrifices and turn your gaze towards Allāh
I
in supplication.
Anjuman
An
Anjuman is held every Saturday at the Madrasah, which has
to be attended to by all students and Ustāds. In this
programme, students are prepared to recite Qirāt, Nazams
and equipped with techniques in the presentation of
lectures.
Kitāb & Tape Library
Alhamdulillāh, the Madrasah has a
fully-operational Kitāb and tape library. Alhamdulillah, a
few generous people have contributed towards purchasing of
books. May Allāh
I
reward them. However, we do require more Kitābs for the
library. You may forward your contributions to the
Madrasah and this will also be Sadqae-Jāriyah for you.
This department is run under the supervision of Maulānā Muhammad
Abbasomar Sāhib. Students and Ustāds are
making good use of these facilities.
The library presently has over two thousand titles of
books.
The Darul-Iftā has an independent library for the benefit
of the Iftā students and the Muftiyān.
Sponsor a Student
We
encourage each and every Muslim to make his son a Hāfiz
and Âlim. If for some reason, this is not possible, the
least one can do is to sponsor a student of Dīn. Any
person wishing to participate in this noble scheme may
contact the Madrasah. The cost of sponsoring a student is
R1000.00 per month (app. 150 U.S. Dollars). A donor may
also choose to pay part of the students monthly fee.
It
is essential to note that the Madrasah has no official
collectors. If any person does present the name of our
institution, kindly inform us.
It
has come to our attention that certain people are
collecting funds for the Madrasah.
Student Roll
Our current academic year commenced with 196 students,
including 65 foreign students from Philippines, Malaysia,
Honk Kong, Canada, England, U.S.A., Germany, India,
Pakistan, Bangladesh, Tanzania, Lesotho, Zambia and
Comoros.
Staff of the Madrasah
This year we had a total of 17 Asātizah in the Alim
classes, 12 full time and 5 part time. 6 in the Hifz, two
in the Maktab division, two supervisors, one English
teacher and 8 support staff.
Furthermore, we welcome Maulana Abdur-Rashid Goga Saheb,
Imām of Mountainrise Musjid, who will be joining us next
year on a part-time basis.
Appreciation
We
can only turn in gratitude to Allāh Ta`ālā Who has made it
possible for us to serve His Dīn. Whatever effort and
sacrifices has been made by all those connected to the
Madrasah is only thorough His Fadal. May Allāh
Ta`ālā grant us sincerity and steadfastness to continue
serving His Dīn at all times.
We
would like to express our humble and sincere appreciation
to the following:
All `Ulamā and Asātizah who encouraged, advised and
assisted us in whichever way.
All those individuals, whether known or unknown, for their
Du`ās, and for their moral, physical and monetary support
to the Madrasah.
The staff of the Madrasah who have worked with dedication
and enthusiasm and rendered the work of the principal much
lighter.
The parents and guardians of the students whose sacrifices
and co-operation has made our task easier and the
achievements of the students possible.
The sponsors of all the various projects.
To
all students who assisted us in any manner as and when
their assistance was required.
Du`ā
O
Allāh! Connect our hearts firmly to You and turn our gazes
from your creation to Your Paak Zaat. Accept from us all
our humble efforts from the different departments of Dīn.
Crown the efforts of our Mashāikh, Asātizah, Mubhallighīn
and all those engaged in Dīnī activities be it social
welfare work, Jamāts, or Jamiat whose efforts are accepted
in Your eyes with your pleasure and happiness.
O
Allāh! Save Madrasah Inaamiyyah and all Dīnī institutions
from the jealousy of the jealous, from the conflicts of
the division-mongers, from the evil-eyes of the evil-doers
and from the mischief of the mischief-makers. O Allāh!
Chersih those who cherish the good work of Dīnand grant
Barakah in their health, wealth and whatever they do. Âmīn.
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