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This organisation / page is purposely to spread the true message / teachings of Islam to Muslims and non-Muslims (women precisely) in order for us to be modest and walk within the folds of Islam. It is NOT associated with politics or any particular sect. May Allaah Azzawajal Help us all (Aameen). Please endeavour to read more in the info section for a b
etter understanding. For the betterment, continuity and strength of the organisation / page and the Deen as a whole, you can assists and empower us more by giving us your advices, making comments, du’a, enrolment, affiliations or any other possible way through our email: [email protected] or the page’s message box. AlhamduliLlaahi was-salute was-Salaamu ala RasuliLlaah Muhammadin sorlalahu aliai wa as habihee was-Salaman tasleeman katheeraan. All praise and thanks are due to Allaah; we praise HIM and seek HIS Help and Forgiveness. We seek refuge in Allaah from the wickedness of our own selves and from our evil deeds. Whomsoever Allaah Guides, none can lead astray and whomsoever has lead himself astray,, none can guide except Allaah. I bear witness that there is no god but Allaah Alone, with no partner or associate, and I bear witness that Muhammad (SAW) is HIS slave and messenger. Allaah SWT Says in Surat Al- Baqarah vs. 21: “O mankind! Worship your Lord (Allaah) Who Created you and those who were before you so that you may become Al- Muttaqun (the pious).”
ISLAMIC DA’AWAH SISTERS: is an all female organisation catering for women in all works of life between the ages of 18 - 40 yrs. It was founded on the 25th of July 2005 through:
• The inspirational words of Allaah in Surat At- Tahrim vs. 6 which say: “O ye who believe, ward off yourself and your families against a fire (hell) whose fuel is men and stones, over which are (appointed).angels stern (and) severe, who disobey not, (from executing) the commands they receive from Allaah, but do that which they are commanded.”
• Allaah also inspired us in Surat As-Saff vs. 10-13 in which HE Says: “O ye who believe! Shall I guide you to a trade that will save you from a painful torment? That you believe in Allaah and HIS messenger
(Muhammad ﺼﻠﯽ ﷲ ﺀﻠﻴﮫ ﻮﺴﻠﻢ ), and that you strive hard and fight in the cause of Allaah with your wealth and your lives: that will be better for you, if you but know! (If you do so) HE will Forgive you your sins, and Admit you into Gardens under which rivers flow, and pleasant dwellings in ‘Adn (Eden) Paradise; that is indeed the great success” And also (HE Will Give you) another (Blessing) which you love, - help from Allaah (against your enemies) and a near victory. And give glad tidings (O Muhammad ﺼﻠﯽ ﷲ ﺀﻠﻴﮫ ﻮﺴﻠﻢ ) to the believers.
• The sayings of the Holy prophet Muhammad (may peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) narrated on the authority of Anas ibn. Malik observed: “one amongst you believes (truly) till one likes for his brother or for his neighbour that which he loves for himself” (likes within the folds of Islam). [Translation of Muslim, Book 1: (Kitab Al-Iman)]
Because of these, we’ve been on our heels with the Grace and Mercy of Allaah Azzawajal to help women ‘who are prepared’ not to be companions of the hellfire as there is no compulsion in the religion and thus the Guidance and Mercy of Allaah Will always be with those who are grateful and obedient to HIM. Allaah Said in Surat Ar-Ra‘d that: “….Verily Allaah Will not change the (good) condition of a people as long as they do not change their state (of goodness) themselves (by committing sins and by being ungrateful and disobedient to Allaah). But when Allaah Wills a punishment, there can be no turning back of it, and they will find besides HIM no Protector.”
OUR DRESS CODE REQUIREMENTS:
One basic requirement to be a true believing woman according to the Qur’an is to make ones opinions, feelings and inclinations subservient to whatever Allaah and HIS messenger have decided. There are four major requirements of the Muslim woman’s code of dress:
1. EXTENT OF COVERING: the dress must cover the entire body except for the areas specifically exempted i.e. the face , hands & whatever appears of your body owing to uncontrollable factors such as the blowing of wind, or out of necessity such as the bracelets, rings or even the outer clothes themselves. The head cover should be drawn over the neck slits of the dress or be extended to cover the bosom.
2. LOOSENESS: must be loose enough so as not to display or describe the shape of your bust line, waist, buttocks, back and thighs. A highly desirably way of concealing the shape of the body is to wear a cloak / jilbab (a long loose garment worn over a woman’s indoor clothing that covers the whole body like a full length coat) over the garment.
3. THICKNESS: the dress should be a thick enough (not light and transparent) so as not to show the colour of the skin it covers, or the shape of the body, which is supposed to be hidden. Such women who wear such, as a contemporary style are captives of their desires and slaves to evil traditions because they spread only lewdness and depravity.
4. OVERALL APPEARANCE: The dress should not be in itself a fashion (too colourful, shinny, glittering) such that it attracts men’s attention to your beauty. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
1. The dress should not resemble a male’s costume
2. It should also not be similar to the costume of the disbelievers
3. The dress should not be a dress of fame, pride and vanity ie wearing an excessively fancy dress as a status symbol or excessively ragged dress to gain others’ admiration of one’s selfishness. The Prophet (SAW) said: “whoever wears a dress of fame in this world; Allah will clothe him with a dress of humiliation on the day of resurrection, and then set it afire.”
4. To wear/ use additional sleeves, you should ensure that the length of your clothes sleeve should not be above your elbow. Additional sleeves are also recommended to use under wide open sleeves
5. If you wish to wear trousers, ensure that the trousers is ample (not too tight) and the blouse should also be loose and its length should exceed beyond the knee
6. The wearing of high heels (shoes, slippers, sandals, boots etc) that will change one’s pattern of walking is discouraged
7. Members are also not allowed to add to their beauty [i.e. wearing make-ups, nose piercing (niqa’bi excluded), plucking the eyebrows, filing in between the teeth etc]
Abu Huraira (RA) reported that Allaah’s Messenger (SAW) said: “Two are the types of the denizens of Hell; the first are those possessing whips like the tail of an ox, and they flog people with their help. The second are the women who are practically naked in spite of being dressed, who are seduced (to wrong paths) and seduce others with their hair worn up like humps. These women would not get into paradise, and they would not perceive the odour of paradise, although its fragrance can be perceived from a great distance. (Muslim)
This uncovering of the awrah causes the prayer to be annulled, and the main cause for this annulment is the styles imported from non-Muslim countries and also from some Muslim countries who now follows the doctrines of the West. CURRENT PLANS:
• To ensure we achieve our goals and objectives
• To set-up branches in all the provincial areas within our country and in the diaspora
GOALS:
1. To establish an educational boarding home complex for the orphans, physically challenged and less privileged
2. To establish an Islamic vocational institute to empower women and girls
OBJECTIVES:
1. For every girl or woman to:
• know and fear Allah the Allah Azzawajal
how He should be known and feared and
to
• understand the sayings and teachings of
the Holy prophet Muhammad (SAW)
according to the correct manhaj
2. To help women practice Islam without the fear of poverty especially those in vulnerable situations
OUR PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES:
• Weekly Islamic class
• Recreation, Seminar, forums, debates, workshops
• Voluntary activities like taking part in state-sponsored campaigns and awareness creation,
• Financial donations and emergency ventures,
• Ramadhan TV/radio programs, female Qur’anic competition, women gathering, fast breaking, donations to the less privileged and widowed (in different communities and in remote areas in the provinces), Eid gifts and feast for orphans
• Visitation and donations to the female correctional center including facilitating the release of prisoners with lesser crimes
• Donations to the disables, deaf and dumb etc
• Yearly provincial trip with donations
• Annual visitation to patients in hospitals with donations
• Catering for weddings i.e. dressing of bride, the reception hall & food preparation all in accordance with the teachings of Islam
• We provide the Islamic dress/hijab for those who can’t afford it
• Rotational Friday da’awah in Masjids to educate & address issues relating to women only
• Picnics for women only
• Weekly food preparation for the less privileged
• Construction of boreholes
The association pursue these objectives either alone or in concert with other entities and groups and are organised according to the teachings of Islam. ACHIEVEMENTS:
1. The establishment of an Islamic center for children
2. The purchase of one acre land
TARGETED POPULATION:
Girls ages 10 years and below and sometimes above 10 years depending on the program
THE DELIMITATION:
Mostly remote areas where people hardly reach or areas struggling for specific needs. WHAT DO WE AIM TO ADDRESS?
1. To empower women to be productive Muslims in the society
2. To reduce the high rate of immortality in our communities.
