JHB: MPN Arabic Expo

June 23, 2009 by muslimadmin · Leave a Comment 

4 July 2009, 14h00-16h00, at the Africa-Middle East Centre, 28 Louw Geldenhuys Avenue, Emmerantia Johannesburg by The Africa-Middle East Centre in conjunction with The Muslim Professionals Network and Al Huda magazine 
Keynote speaker: Dr. Abdulazeez Abdulraheem, Director of Understandquran.com.

A consummate Arabic language educator whose course has been taught to 40 000 students in over 70 countries.

The expo aims firstly to raise awareness of opportunities for interested parties to pursue studies in the Arabic language in Johannesburg while at the same bringing together potential students, former students and facilitators to network in an amiable atmosphere. Exhibitors will, for no cost, be able to display a sampling of their courses as a reference for interested students.

 
For further information or RSVP: Email: mpn.email@gmail.com or call: 0823478735

PTA: Short Course in English on Understanding Salah and Quranic Arabic

June 18, 2009 by muslimadmin · Leave a Comment 

Dates: Thursday 2nd July, Friday 3rd July & Saturday 4th of July 2009

 

Time: Thursday & Friday 2pm-5pm; Saturday 9am- 12pm

Attended by 1000’s of participants till now in India, UK, Saudia, Dubai, and Bahrain.

 

Conducted by: Dr. Abdulazeez Abdulraheem (Director- Understand Qur’an Academy)

 

Duration: 9 hours total time.

 

 

Place : Al-Ghazali College Auditorium, Erasmia, Pretoria. 

 

To Book contact Sr. Fatima Shakoor - 0846074070 or Sr. Rubina Ghoor – 0823578666

 

All Welcome. (Brothers and Sisters)

 

The course consists of common recitations (Last few Surahs of Qur’an, recitations of Salah and other supplications) and basic Arabic grammar.  Through these, you will also learn basic meanings of around 100 words, which occur almost 40,000 times in the Qur’an. 

 

In addition, learning MODERN language learning and memorization tips which will be of help in all subjects.  Learn Arabic Grammar using a modern approach, called TPI (Total Physical Interaction).

·          Were you not looking for someone who can teach you basic Arabic quickly & effectively?

·          You will not only be taught the words but also the techniques to remember them.

·          These techniques are extremely powerful and can be used for studying any subject (You can guide your kids too!!!).

·          People always were surprized as to how they spent those 9 long hours so quickly!!!

·          You will learn basic Arabic grammar forms in minutes which normally takes hours!!!

 Can’t you spare even 9 hours to learn the basics Arabic of Qur’an or of Salah which you have been praying for years and years without understanding? 

JHB: Al Azhar Institute – Annual Dinner [27 June]

June 17, 2009 by muslimadmin · Leave a Comment 

The Al Azhar Institute Johannesburg will be hosting their Annual Dinner:

Date: 27 June 2009
Time: 18:00 for 18:30
Where: Sultan Bahu Hall in Mayfair
Theme: Winter wonderland
Donation: R160 per person

For tickets, please contact Reyase on 084 777 8167

Islamic Finance Business awards nominations close: July 31 2009

June 17, 2009 by muslimadmin · Leave a Comment 

The Islamic Finance Business Awards celebrates the contributions of the Muslim community of South Africa in every aspect of society and showcases the integral role that our community continues to play in this wonderful rainbow nation.

These awards have evolved into a significant event in the business community. The number of nominations has grown substantially and nominations were received from across a spectrum of industries and sectors. This year there is a new category ‘Young Entrepreneur of the Year’, to add to the inspirational role models.

Our esteemed panel of judges from KPMG, Minara Chamber of Commerce and an independent auditor, evaluate all finalists against a stringent scorecard and select the most deserving winners.

Apply online at: http://www.islamicfinance.co.za/

National: Mahmood Mamdani – Author Tour

June 17, 2009 by muslimadmin · Leave a Comment 

The tour takes place between 16 and 22 June, in various South African cities.

Cape Town – Cape Town International Convention Centre

 

Venue:

F6 – Dalro Forum, Ground Floor Exhibition area of the Cape Town Book Fair at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)

 

Date:

Tuesday 16 June 2009

 

Time:

11h00 – 13h00

 

RSVP / Enquiries:

publishing@hsrc.ac.za / info@capetownbookfair.co.za or
call (021) 4668002 / (021) 4185493

 

 

Cape Town – District Six Museum

 

Venue:

District Six Museum, 25A Buitenkant Street, Cape Town

 

Date:

Tuesday 16 June 2009

 

Time:

18h00 – 20h00

 

RSVP / Enquiries:

publishing@hsrc.ac.za or
call (021) 4667200

 

 

Pretoria (via video conference to Cape Town and Durban) – HSRC

 

Venue:

Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), Forum 150, 134 Pretorius Street, Pretoria (via video conference to HSRC offices in Cape Town and Durban)

 

Date:

Friday 19 June 2009

 

Time:

12h00 - 14h00

 

RSVP / Enquiries:

acgrossberg@hsrc.ac.za or
call (012) 3022811

 

 

Johannesburg – University of Johannesburg

 

Venue:

University of Johannesburg, Council Chambers, 2nd Floor, New Admin Block, Kingsway Campus, Kingsway Road, Auckland Park

 

Date:

Friday 19 June 2009

 

Time:

16h00 -  18h00

 

RSVP / Enquiries:

emanjezi@uj.ac.za or
call (011) 5594815 / 0848062801

 

 

Johannesburg – Boekehuis

 

Venue:

Boekehuis, Cnr Fawley & Lothbury Streets, Auckland Park, Johannesburg

 

Date:

Saturday 20 June 2009

 

Time:

10h30 for 11h00

 

RSVP / Enquiries:

boekehuis@boekehuis.co.za or
call (011) 4823609

 

 

Durban – Howard College Theatre

 

Venue:

Howard College Theatre, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Howard College Campus, King George V Avenue, Glenwood, Durban

 

Date:

Monday 22 June 2009

 

Time:

12h30 -  14h00

 

RSVP / Enquiries:

ccrri@ukzn.ac.za or
call (031) 260 3902 / 3904

 

 

Durban – Ike’s Books and Collectables

 

Venue:

Ike’s Books and Collectables, 48a Florida Road, Durban

 

Date:

Monday 22 June 2009

 

Time:

17h30 for 18h00

 

RSVP / Enquiries:

publishing@hsrc.ac.za / ikesbooks@iafrica.com or
call (031) 3039214

 

 

 

To pre-order a copy of the book visit http://www.hsrcpress.ac.za/

CPT: Islam Expo SA

June 10, 2009 by muslimadmin · Leave a Comment 

From 11 – 14 June, the Muslim Students Association (MSA) of the Cape and Itheko Events Management host Islam Expo SA 2009 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The expo is an ambitious exhibition of Islamic culture and history, featuring both local and international attractions.

 

The expo runs from 10AM to 10PM daily, in Hall 4A of the CTICC, from Thursday 11th June until Sunday 14th June. The final programme for the main stage, which features both international and local speakers, has been announced. Highlights are:

 

Thursday 11th June

Time

Presenter

Education from an Islamic Paradigm

4.30PM

Moulana Ihsaan Taliep

Islam and South Africa: a Global perspective

8PM

Dr Fadel Solomon (Egypt) & Comedian Preacher Moss (USA)

Friday 12th June

Time

Presenter

Muslim Women’s Dress: Liberation or Oppression?

4.30PM

Laura Pistorius

Islam and other Faiths: Towards Better Relations

7.30PM

Comedian Preacher Moss (USA)

The Fog is Lifting: interactive presentation

9PM

Dr Fadel Solomon (Egypt)

Saturday 13th June

Time

Presenter

Kiddies program

9AM to 12.20PM

Various presenters and activities

Is Islam a religion of Peace or Terror?

1.55PM

Dr Fadel Solomon (Egypt)

Palestine: Inside the Struggle

3PM

Shaykh Muhammad Moerat

Islam in South Africa: From Slavery to Citizenship

4PM

Prof. Sulaiman Dangor

1000 years of Islamic Science Rediscovered

7.30PM

Mike Bruton

Saturday Night Live with Preacher Moss (Stand up comedy show)

9PM

Comedian Preacher Moss (USA)

Sunday 14th June

Time

Presenter

The Quran: God’s Final Revelation to man

10AM

Shaykh Abd Ar-Rasheed Brown

Cultural Diversity: Islam, History, and South Africa

2PM

Moulana Ihsaan Hendricks

My Way to Islam

2.45PM

Comedian Preacher Moss (USA)

Who is Allah? Who is Muhammad?

4.50PM

Dr Fadel Solomon (Egypt)

Various times throughout the weekend

Short “In a nutshell” presentations on the basics of Islam, such as Prayer (Salaah), Pilgrimage (Hajj), and Charity (Zakat)

 

Other attractions at the expo include:

  • Ancient Islamic manuscripts, coins and manuscripts of other faiths
  • Exhibits from the District Six Museum and Slave Trade
  • Exhibits from Exhibition Islam UK, which has travelled to over 700 locations in the UK and Europe
  • Guided tours of the exhibition
  • Showcasing of Muslim social welfare organisations

 

Admission is free for children, students, and pensioners, and costs R20 for adults.