As Muslims increase their goodwill in Ramadan, the Nurush Shabaab organization are calling on the broader community to assist them to provide relief to the destitute this month. The organisation has been assisting the Rahman Islamic Association in the Eisleben end of Brown's Farm in Phillippi for the past two years. Rashaad Chellan, one of the facilitators, told VOC’s Afternoon Cruise that the need for basic items increases in winter and Ramadan is even more difficult for those fasting.
"The Rahman Islamic Association has been in existence for quite some time now with a structure for children and quarters for ladies. We at all times need to do fundraising to uphold this project,” he said. More than 51 Muslim families in the area have been benefiting from the organization over the past few months and that they are at all times in need of funding.
“We must remember that people need to eat every single day of their lives and when one looks at the needs in the family it is not just food, but also clothing, blankets and lots more. It is the month of Ramadan, the month of helping those in need and therefore it is important to feed those who cannot afford and put a smile on their faces, insha Allah," said Chellan.
The majority of the families they are assisting are foreign Muslim people. "Many come from Sudan and Kenya, have married South African women and from there, have grown their family. They speak Arabic well and many have embraced Islam throughout the past few months..." The organisation also teaches students the correct pronunciation of the Quran and many children are getting along well. “It is very important to us that these kids also learn and benefit from the holy Quran. We want to prepare them and teach them so that when they go out in public, they will be able to read correctly, insha Allah,” said Chellan.
He urged the broader community to donate towards the organization by sponsoring food items, blankets and suitable clothing for the Muslim families within the area. If you would like to know more on the organization or how you can assist, you can contact Rashaad Chellan on 021-692 0568. VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
"The Rahman Islamic Association has been in existence for quite some time now with a structure for children and quarters for ladies. We at all times need to do fundraising to uphold this project,” he said. More than 51 Muslim families in the area have been benefiting from the organization over the past few months and that they are at all times in need of funding.
“We must remember that people need to eat every single day of their lives and when one looks at the needs in the family it is not just food, but also clothing, blankets and lots more. It is the month of Ramadan, the month of helping those in need and therefore it is important to feed those who cannot afford and put a smile on their faces, insha Allah," said Chellan.
The majority of the families they are assisting are foreign Muslim people. "Many come from Sudan and Kenya, have married South African women and from there, have grown their family. They speak Arabic well and many have embraced Islam throughout the past few months..." The organisation also teaches students the correct pronunciation of the Quran and many children are getting along well. “It is very important to us that these kids also learn and benefit from the holy Quran. We want to prepare them and teach them so that when they go out in public, they will be able to read correctly, insha Allah,” said Chellan.
He urged the broader community to donate towards the organization by sponsoring food items, blankets and suitable clothing for the Muslim families within the area. If you would like to know more on the organization or how you can assist, you can contact Rashaad Chellan on 021-692 0568. VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
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