BRIEF HISTORY OF THE SJUSA
The Sunni Jamiatul Ulama of South Africa was established in 1978 by a modest number of Ulama with the primary objective of convening a Theological body that would be able to address the various social, welfare, educational and spiritual needs of the community. Secondarily to preserve and to promote the pristine teachings of the Ahle Sunnah wal Jamaah and the spiritually uplifting practices associated with the Sunni fraternity.
Founded by passion, sincerity and dedication, it is only with the Grace of Allah, the compassionate gaze of His Habeeb Muhammad Mustafa (peace and salutations be upon him), and the luminosity of the Aulia-e-Kaamileen that the SJUSA has managed to overcome the initial challenges of meager resources to prevail as an internationally recognised Ulama body of great substance and repute.
The aforementioned further testifies to the astonishing fact that our services have been offered at no cost (gratis) to the community from establishment to the present time. The SJUSA was deemed worthy of benediction from glorious international ambassadors of Islam such as the likes of:
Hazrat Moulana Shah Ahmed Noorani Siddiqui
Hazrat Allamah Professor Shah Fareedul Haq
Hazrat Allamah Sayyid Turabul Haq Shah
Hazrat Allamah Sayyid Hasseenudin Shah
Hazrat Allamah Moulana Khushtar Qadri Razvi
(May Allah grant the deceased from amongst them Jannah)
Throughout the years, the helm of the SJUSA had been steered by local stalwarts comprising both erudite Islamic scholars and Spiritual Guides such as the likes of:
Marhoom Dr. Moulana Abbas Khan Ashrafi
Marhoom Moulana Abdus Sattar
Marhoom Moulana Feisal Khan Ashrafi
Marhoom Hazrat Shah Muhammad Saeed Soofie
Marhoom Hazrat Moeen Kazi Chishtee Habeebi
(May Allah shower His choicest Mercy and Blessings upon them)
The Honourable Ulama currently serving the SJUSA are a remarkable blend of youth and experience which formulates the perfect synergy required to adequately address the contemporary challenges faced by the Ummah in all spheres of life. The times we live in demand versatility and diverse expertise in order to present effective and lasting solutions to everyday common problematic issues. Our Ulama have evolved into multi-dimensional and dynamic individuals empowered and equipped to engage on all forums.