SAMNET

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  • WE CAN RISE AGAINST VIOLENCE

    Durban, September 4, 2019: The South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) and the Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (IMASA) condemns the criminal behavior masked as xenophobic and anti-immigrant attacks.

    We recognize the consequences of past and current forms of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and linked intolerance as serious challenges to peace and security, human dignity and essential freedoms of many people in South Africa.

    We realise the need to implement a robust technical framework that recognizes inequalities within various communities and the widespread discrimination against non-nationals due to perceived competition for employment, housing, medical services and education. We appeal to the South African government to work together with civil society and academia to implement this framework, which will improve our livelihood and disintegrate mob violence, gender based violence and all forms of criminal behaviour that is reinforced by a poor economy.

    In addition, we appeal to community leaders and political officials to avoid inciting hatred and violence toward people based on their race, gender, nationality, religion and other minority groups.

    The spirit of Ubuntu must prevail in these challenging times.

     

    Kind regards

     

    Dr. Faisal Suliman                                                                   Dr. Y. M. Essack

    Chairperson                                                                             President

    SAMNET                                                                                   IMASA

     

  • 2019 National Mosque Open Day – Feedback form

    If you have visited or plan to visit the National Mosque Open Day, let us know how your day went by filling in this short evaluation/feedback form. We would like to know how your experience was!

    Once you are ready, email the completed form to us at info@samnet.co.za.

    English – NMOD Evaluation form 2019

    Zulu – NMOD Zulu Evaluation form 2019

  • PRESS RELEASE – VISIT YOUR LOCAL MOSQUE ON HERITAGE DAY

    Durban, August 29, 2019: The South African Muslim Network takes pleasure in inviting ALL South Africans to visit one of their 45 participating Mosques on Heritage Day 24th September that will be open to the public between 2pm and 4pm.

    All South Africans and the media are encouraged to visit one of the mosques and over a snack, have a tour of the mosque and its facilities, have a chat about Islam and have any of their questions about Islam and Muslims answered.

    This initiative is to promote social cohesion and encourage the building of the rainbow nation.

    Visitors are encouraged to dress conservatively and to visit the SAMNET website www.samnet.co.za for a List of Participating Mosques and contact details should they require more information from the local Mosque.

    Kind regards

    Dr. Faisal Suliman

    Chairperson