1923
Year Founded
100+
Years of Service
300+
Affiliated Scholars
6
Provinces Served
5
Affiliated Organisations
Our Purpose
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To provide for the spiritual, religious, educational, social, economic, moral and political needs and responsibilities of the Muslim community.
Our Vision
To become a relevant, cohesive, competent and professional service provider for the diverse segments of the Muslim community.
Our Aims
Correct Beliefs & Practices
To enjoin what is right and forbid what is wrong and to foster the true 'Aqaa-id (Principle Beliefs) and Practices of the Ahlus Sunnah wal Jamaa'ah.
Protect the Sunnah
To protect, preserve and promote the Sunnah of Rasulullah sallallahu 'alayhi wasallam.
Brotherhood & Co-operation
To further brotherhood and co-operation in the Muslim community and to co-ordinate religious activity.
Islamic Law
To expound the Shari'ah (Islamic Law).
Religious Rights
To protect, preserve and promote the religious rights of the Muslims.
Social & Charitable Services
To promote, develop and maintain religious, cultural, educational, social, economic, charitable services and general upliftment of mankind.
Honour & Interests
To protect the honour and interest of the Muslims.
Islamic Social Order
To establish and maintain Islamic Social Order among the Muslims.
Individual & Collective Rights
To protect the individual and collective rights of the Muslims.
Leadership
Board of Governors
Our Board of Governors provides strategic oversight and ensures alignment with our Islamic mandate.
Maulana Abbas Aly Jeena
Board Member
Maulana Ayoob Mohamad
Board Member
Maulana Ebrahim Ismail Bham
Board Member
Maulana Yusuf Ismail Patel
Board Member
Maulana Dawood Cassim
Board Member
Maulana Yousuf Ismail Suliman
Board Member
Maulana Ebrahim Ismail Pandor
Board Member
Maulana Heider Ally Ebrahim Dhorat
Board Member
Maulana Iqbal Ahmed Hathurani
Board Member
Maulana Zahier Ragie
Board Member
Management
Executive Committee
Our Executive Committee, comprising more than 30 members, manages the day-to-day affairs of the Jamiat. Key office bearers are listed below.
Moulana Ebrahim Ismail Bham
President
Moulana Ayoob Mohammed
First Deputy President
Moulana Ebrahim Pandor
Second Deputy President
Moulana Yusuf Ismail Patel
Secretary General
Moulana Sulaimaan Mohammed Ravat
First Assistant Secretary General
Moulana Obeidullah Bhoja
Second Assistant Secretary General
Moulana Heider Ali Dhorat
Treasurer
Moulana Ismail Varachia
Assistant Treasurer
Our Journey
A Century of Service
Over 100 years of dedicated service to the Muslim community of South Africa.
1923
Founded as Jamiatul Ulama Transvaal
The organisation was established to provide for the spiritual, religious and educational needs of the Muslim community, later renamed Jamiatul Ulama South Africa.
Mid-1930s
Rejuvenated by Senior Ulama
Notable scholars, including Maulana Muhammad Mia and Mufti Ebrahim Sanjalvi – who served as Mufti for around 40 years – revitalised the organisation's work.
1961
A Unified Syllabus
A seminar hosted under Qari Muhammad Tayyib, Rector of Darul Uloom Deoband, resulted in a resolution for a unified Deeni Ta'leem syllabus across the region.
1994
UUCSA Established
JUSA was a prime mover in forming the United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA), and a delegation met with President Nelson Mandela regarding the recognition of Muslim marriages.
1996
SANHA Launched
The South African National Halaal Authority (SANHA) was launched on 20 October 1996 to oversee Halaal certification nationally.
1997
Radio Islam International
Radio Islam International received its broadcast licence and went on air for the first time on 10 April 1997.
2001
Renamed & Relocated
The head office relocated to Baitul Hamd in Fordsburg, and the organisation's name changed from Jamiatul Ulama Transvaal to Jamiatul Ulama South Africa.
Today
Serving 100+ Years Strong
Having marked 90 years of service in 2013, JUSA continues its work across Fatwa services, education, Halaal oversight, social welfare and humanitarian aid for the Muslim community of South Africa.
Partners & Networks
Our Affiliations
JUSA works in collaboration with leading Islamic organisations locally and internationally.
UUCSA
United Ulama Council of South Africa
SANHA
South African National Halaal Authority
MPB
Muslim Prisons Board
NRLF
National Religious Leaders Forum
SAUF
Southern Africa Ulama Forum
Governance
JUSA Constitution
Download Our Constitution
The JUSA Constitution outlines our founding principles, governance structure, membership criteria and operational procedures. It is available for download by the public.
Download Constitution (PDF)Last amended: 2022 | File size: ~1.2 MB