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FULL UPDATE JAN-MAR

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1.1 IDP conducted another successful National Shurah meeting on the 8th January 2017.

1.2 Gauteng Imams attended a 2 Day Intensive Workshop on Personal and Organizational Visioning – How to develop sustainable and structured change within communities by the Skills Development Network for Islamic Workers and SANZAF.

1.3 A 2 day Masjid Tour was conducted in Gauteng where 12 centres were visited, providing insights into the needs of the Masjids and Communities.

1.4 Imams from Durban attend the Regent Business School Young Leaders Workshop each month conducted by Advocate Mahomed Vahed.

1.5 Our newest Imams across all 4 Provinces were presented with Laptops.

1.6 al Qadhi, al Qari Sheikh Mohammed Ibrahim al Luhaydan conducted a tour of over 20 centres in 3 cities, bringing awareness to the Imam Development Project and providing insight into the Masjid and Communities in South Africa.

1.7 Imams from Cape Town attended the AlKauthar Institute Course, World of the Unseen with Sheikh Imtiyaz Damiel.

1.8 Imams from the Eastern Cape attended a Public Speaking Seminar.

1.9 Imams from Durban attended the AlKauthar Institute Course, Al Mustafa with Sheikh Muhammad West.

1.10 Imams from Johannesburg and the Eastern Cape atteneded the AlKauthar Institute Course, Al Mustafa with Sheikh Muhammad West.

1.11 Imams from Cape Town attended the Freshstart Program, Love Stories from the Quran with Sheikh Yahya Ibrahim.

1.12 Our trailer on Youtube https://youtu.be/EOna_8JCbq0

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1.1 The 2nd Annual Iman Net Conference was held in Cape Town on the 13th April 2017 and attended by the Imams.

1.2 Over 50 Imams from across South Africa attended the Annual Iman Retreat with Sheikh Mirza Yawar Baig and Ustadh Ahmad Saleem in Tulbagh, CT from 14-17 April. The theme being, Navigating Through Stormy Waters via Lessons from the Seerah.

1.3 Imams prepared, presented and were awarded cash prizes for their presentations at the Iman Retreat. View it on YouTube (Imam Development Project).

1.4 JHB and KZN Imams attended the AlKauthar Course, Tafseer Surah Taha Chronicles of Moses (AS) - 13/14 May

1.5 KZN Imams attended the Young Leaders Academy Workshop – 20 May.

1.6 Eastern Cape and Cape Town Imams attended a Mandatory meeting discussing the progress of the Imams – 20/21 May.

1.7 Moulana Ismail Tofie of the IDP Cape Town Group hosted a segment on Voice of the Cape titled ‘Madrassah on Air’ based on the Al Mufeedah book.

1.8 Sheikh Jaasia Njelenje’s article titled ‘Make the most of the Holy Month of Ramadan’ was published in the Sunday Tribune.

1.9 Imam Abdur Rashid Ndlovu and Imam Bilal Mpofu were presented with lounge suites.

1.10 SANZAF in partnership with IDP distributed blankets among the needy as well as contributed to Fitrah hampers.

1.11 The IDP facilitated for Zakah al Fitr to be distributed amongst the Imams Community.

1.12 The IDP gifted every Imam a R600 Mr Price voucher for Eid.

1.13 Our trailer on Youtube https://youtu.be/EOna_8JCbq0

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1.1 The Gauteng and Western Cape Imams attended the AlKauthar Institute Hajj course, Journey of the Hearts with Ustadh Ismail Davids of Australia– 9/15 July.

1.2 The KZN Imams attended the Young Leaders Academy workshop – 22 July.

1.3 The Eastern Cape Imams attended an Emotional Intelligence Workshop in partnership with SANZAF PE– 22 July.

1.4 The Gauteng and Cape Town Imams completed the First Aid Level 1 Training – 19 Aug.

1.5 The KZN Imams attended the Young Leaders Academy workshop – 19 Aug.

1.6 The Western Cape and the Eastern Cape Imams attended a Mandatory Meet-ing and new Imams were presented with welcome packs followed by a braai – 26/ 27 Aug.

1.7 The Imam Development Project National Manager, Sheikh Bilal Ismail and the Gauteng Manager, Moulana Ebrahim Mokgabudi visited the new Imams in Mpumalanga, welcoming them to the Imam Development Project & conducting site visits– 17/18 Aug.

1.8 The Eastern Cape Imams attended a Conflict Resolution workshop hosted by Obadiah Training Consultants – 16 Sept.

1.9 The JHB Imams attended and presented at an Eid ul Adha workshop at Osizweni Orphanage – 16 Sept.

1.10 The Gauteng, KZN, Western Cape and Mpumalanga Imams all attended & presented at the AlKauthar Institute course “The Muslim DNA” by Sheikh Daood Butt (Canada) – 23/ 24/ 25 Sept.

1.11 The IDP introduced ‘Friday Arabic Day’ to encourage and strengthen our Imams Arabic - 21 Sept.

1.12 The Western Cape Imams attended the Accidental Muslims Leadership Conference – 30th Sept.

1.13 The IDP added 23 new Imams onto the project and expanded into the fifth province of Mpumalanga.

1.10 All newly added Imams were gifted Samsung Smartphones, 64GB memory sticks and books.

1.11 We currently have 70 Imams across 5 provinces.

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FULL UPDATE OCT-DEC

1.1 11 KZN Imams graduated from the Young Leaders Academy - 21 October.

1.2 Eastern Cape Imams attended a Mini Retreat in Je�reys Bay with the EC Manager Sheikh Mogammad Ariefdien and the National Manager of the IDP, Sheikh Bilal Ismail - 21/22 October.

1.3 JHB Imams attended a team building Paintball session in Boksburg, Gauteng – 22 October.

1.4 Western Cape Imams participated in an Emotional Intelligence facilitation workshop, “Brains for Communication” – 21 October.

1.5 Mpumalanga Imams attended a Smartphone, App and Social Media training session – 21 October.

1.6 Western Cape Imams attended the Annual Mercy Mission Summit in Tulbagh, which was attended by the Heads of the International Mercy Mission projects. Sheikh Dr. Tawfique Chowdhury handed over laptops to our newest Imams and awards to Imam Yunus Sanudi and Imam Abdul Rashid Ndlovu for Outstanding Perserverance.

1.7 Eastern Cape Imams initiated a “Thursday Night Blitz” – Inspirational evenings with short talks on thought provoking topics – 7 November.

1.8 KZN Imams participated in a Madrassah Syllabus workshop– 12 November.

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1.9 Western Cape Imams attended a Strategy Meeting with Sheikh Muhammad West, setting the agenda for 2018 – 26 November.

1.10 Imams attended the AlKauthar Institute Course “Surah Kahf” – 18/19 November.

1.11 Imams from Gauteng and Mpumalanga were presented with laptops – 18/19 November.

1.12 The IDP facilitated for 18 Imams across 5 Provinces to perform Umrah 16 – 27 November.

1.13 Western Cape Imams attended the AlKauthar Institute course “Out of Sight” – 9 December.

1.14 Port Elizabeth Imams organized a overnight Youth excursion with Madrassah students to George. – 15 December.

1.15 IDP Imams from Western Cape and the youth of their community, in partnership with Boorhanol Islam Movement, took part in the Boorhanol Summer Youth Dowrah Program – 18 December.

1.16 The IDP assisted a sterling Cape Town Imam, Moulana Rameez Arends, in raising R53 353 for Madrassah Zaytun Abbas to take 11 students for Umrah in 2018. Moulana Rameez performed Umrah with the IDP in 2016 and made a firm intention to take his students on the journey of their heart. November.

1.17 Moulana Ismail Tofie and Family where the recipietns of a Holiday at Club Mykonos – 8-11 December

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Gauteng Imams at the Personal and Organisational Visioning Workshop | IDP Gauteng Masjid Tour

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IDP Gauteng Masjid Tour

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Durban Imams at the Regent Business School Young Leaders Workshop |Imams from Durban, Gauteng, Cape Town and the Eastern Cape are presented

with Laptops

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Imams from Durban, Gauteng, Cape Town and the Eastern Cape arepresented with Laptops

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Sheikh Mohammed Ibrahim al Luhaydan in South Africa

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Cape Town Imams at the AlKauthar Institute CourseWorld of the Unseen

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Eastern Cape Imams at the Public Speaking Seminar | Durban Imamsat the Regent Business School Young Leaders Workshop and

the AlKauthar Institute Course Al Mustafa.

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Durban Imams at the Regent Business School Young Leaders Workshop andthe AlKauthar Institute Course Al Mustafa | Gauteng and Eastern Cape Imams at the

AlKauthar Institute Course Al Mustafa

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Cape Town Imams at the Frestart Program withSheikh Yahya Ibrahim

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The 2nd Annual Iman Net Conference was held in Cape Town and attended by the Imams.

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The annual Iman Retreat was held at the Waterval CountryLodge in Tulbagh, Cape Town

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The annual Iman Retreat was held at the Waterval Country Lodgein Tulbagh, Cape Town

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KZN Imams attending the AlKauthar Institute Course Tafseer Surah Taha |KZN Imams at the Young Leaders Academy Workshop

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Sheikh Jaasia Njelenje’s Article on Ramadan in the Sunday Tribune| IDP in Partnership with SANZAF conducting Duvet distribution

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Zakah al Fitr distrubtion by our Imams in Cape Town | The IDPgifted all Imams a R600 Mr Price Voucher for Eid

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The Imams in KZN attend the Young Leaders Academy workshop at the Kwa-Muhle Museum | The Imams in the Eastern Cape attended an

Emotional Intelligence Workshop

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The Imams in the Eastern Cape attended an Emotional Intelligence Workshop | The Imams in Cape Town and the Eastern cape attended a Mandatory Meeting where

Smartphones, memory sticks and books were handed over

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The Imams in Cape Town and the Eastern cape attended a Mandatory Meeting where Smartphones, memory sticks and books were handed over

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Gauteng & Western Cape Imams complete First Aid Level 1 Training

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IDP National Manager, Sheikh Bilal Ismail and the Gauteng Manager, MoulanaEbrahim Mokgabudi visit the new Imams in Mpumalanga, welcoming them to

the Imam Development Project.

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The Eastern Cape Imams attended a Conflict Resolution workshop hosted by Obadiah Training Consultants | Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Kzn & Western Cape Imams attended

the AlKauthar Institute course The Muslim DNA with Sheikh Daood Butt (Canada)

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Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Kzn & Western Cape Imams attended the AlKauthar Institute course The Muslim DNA with Sheikh Daood Butt (Canada)

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The IDP introduced ‘Friday Arabic Day’ to encourage and strengthen our Imams Arabic | The Cape Town Imams attended the Accidental Muslims Leadership

Conference – 30th September

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Moulana Nur Moses of Cape Town was gifted a Hajj Trip

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KZN Imams Graduated from the Young Leaders Academy Workshop

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Eastern Cape Imams attending a mini Retreat in Je�reys Bay with the EC Manager Sheikh Mogammad Ariefdien and the National Manager of the IDP, Sheikh Bilal Ismail | JHB Imams

attending a team building Painball session in Boksburg, Gauteng

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JHB Imams attending a team building Painball session inBoksburg, Gauteng | Cape Town Imams participating in an Emotional Intelligence

facilitation workshop, “Brains for Communication”

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Western Cape Imams attended the Annual Mercy Mission Summit in Tulbagh, which was attended by the Heads of the International Mercy Mission projects. Sheikh Dr. Tawfique Chowdhury handed

over laptops to our newest Imams and awards to Imam Yunus Sanudi and Imam Abdul Rashid Ndlovu for Outstanding Perserverance

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Eastern Cape Imams started a “Thursday Night Blitz” initiative – Inspirational evenings with short talks on thought provoking topics. | KZN Imams

participated in a Madrassah Syllabus workshop

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Cape Town Imams attended a Strategy Meeting with Sheikh Muhammad West, setting the agenda for 2018 – 26 November. | Gauteng Imams attending the AlKauthar Institute Course “Surah Kahf” with

Sheikh Muhammad West. Mpumalanga Imams were handed laptops

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Gauteng Imams attending the AlKauthar Institute Course “Surah Kahf” with Sheikh Muhammad West. Mpumalanga Imams were handed laptops. | Imams from Johannesburg and

Mpumalanga were presented with laptops – 18/19 November

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The IDP facilitated for 18 Imams across 5 Provinces to perform Umrah

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Western Cape Imams attending the AlKauthar Institute course “Out of Sight” with Sheikh Muhammad West – 9 December | Eastern Cape Imams facilaited a Youth Program with the

Imams Students in George

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Western Cape Imams and Manager, Sheikh Muhammad West facilated for the first IDP Youth Dowrah Program

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The IDP assited a sterling Western Cape Imam, Moulana Rameez Arends in raising R53 353 for Madrassah Zaytun Abbas to take 11 students for Umrah in January 2018. Moulana Rameez performed

Umrah with the IDP in 2016 and made a firm intention to take his students on their journey of their heart

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DISTRIBUTION SUMMARY

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Spend Value 2016 (56 IMAMS)Imams' Stipends

Medical

Technologies/ Resourcesto ImamsStudent Guild

CPD Training

Hajj/ Umrah


Medical


CPD Training

Hajj/ Umrah


Medical


CPD Training

Hajj/ Umrah


Medical


CPD Training

Hajj/ Umrah

IDP DISTRIBUTION SUMMARYTOTAL VALUE DISTRIBUTED 2014 – 2017

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Year Amount

2014 R 218 252,00

2015 R 980 017,44

2016 R 1 571 717,96

2017 R 1 721 719,50

Total Distribution R 4 491 706,90

Summary

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Q.1. What is the Imam Development Project?A.1. The Imam Development Project aims to assist currently employed Imams and Religious leaders to empower, develop and refine their skills. Q.2. Why the need for an Imam Development Project?A.2. Many complain about Imams and many Imams complain about their state. All agree on the importance of the Imam but very few try to remedy the situation.The Imam is supposed to be a confident, strong, passionate individual but unfortunately due to circumstances the Imam is usually underpaid, undeveloped, overworked and lacking in passion.The IDP aims to assist them financially as well as providing medical, educational, training, clothing, media and counseling assistance. Q.3. How does the Imam Development Project aim to develop Imams?A.3. The IDP will provide a package to Imams according to performance. Imams are either placed in Silver, Gold or Platinum tier and receive a monthly stipend according to the tier in which they fall.The IDP will also provide financial, medical, educational, training, clothing, media and counseling assistance to the Imams.

Q.4. Will the IDP be hiring Imams?A.4. No, the IDP will only assist currently employed Imams with a Top Up Package.

Q.5. What are the criteria for selection?A.5. Imams will have to fill in an application form, an Indemnity form of employer and provide letters of recommendation.We will then interview the applicant and then make our selection.Some of the criteria that we consider:Age | Level of Education | Salary | Realm of influence | Speaking ability | Passion Q.6. Is the IDP open to Non-South African passport holders?A.6. The IDP is open to all legal residents of South Africa. Foreigners will legal

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residential documentation may apply. Q.7 What is the R50 000 package breakdown?A.7 Annual Package Breakdown

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Cash (according to tiers)Kind Medical Educational Clothing Laptop and Internet Books /media Leadership training Cellphone Counseling and mediation training Q.8. Are there other incentives for the Imams?A.8. Yes, the best performing Imam monthly will receive a due incentive. We have allocated R500 & R1000 monthly grocery vouchers & bursaries and hajj trips as annual incentives for best performing Imam. Q.9. Where can one obtain the application form?A.9. The application form is available on the website www.imamdp.org Q.10. How will you track the progress of the Imams?A.10. Each Imam has to fill in a 1 page monthly progress report & we review their progress quarterly and review and renew if applicable annually. Q.11. What are the code of ethics for an Imam?A.11. The code that we feel Imams should abide by:PurposeLinking the creation to the CreatorHonestyEmbrace truthfulness, fairness, with all others with whom they interact.IntegrityImplement a code of behavior which reflects Islamic values, beliefs and always fulfill any commitment, promise and obligations made to the Muslim community.

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RespectTreat all others regardless of their background with regard for their value as human beings and to speak up against any discrimination and disrespect that they encounter.

ResponsibilityBecome responsible and accountable for actions and all consequences that might arise from all decisions.

EmpathyStrive to understand the feelings, thoughts and emotions of others in order to show compassion and fairness to all.

FairnessTo always hear every person’s perspective and treat everyone with respect. Q.12. How can one contact the Imam Development Project?A.12. We can be contacted viaWebsite: www.imamdp.orgEmail: [email protected]: +27844147184Tele: +27329441106Postal address: PO Box 94, Maidstone, 4380Q.13. Who are the partners in the IDPA.13. The IDP is primarily a project of Mercy Mission World and the partners are WAMY, IPCI, IDM, SANZAF, DEENCLASS & ALKAUTHAR INSTITUTE. Q.14 How can one contribute towards this project?A.14 We welcome any and all assistance from dua to a good work, from moral to financial.

If one would like to assist financially our bank details are:

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Mercy Mission GeneralFNB BankAFC/no: 6224 0868 581Branch: Fordsburg.Branch Code: 252505 or FNB su�ces

You can also donate online here: www.imamdp.orgZakah & Lillah funds acceptable.

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