Category: Letters and Statements

  • A Tribute to Mr. Hassim Seedat

    In the name of God Almighty, most gracious and most merciful.
    ‘O ye who believe! stand out firmly for justice, as witnesses to God, even as against yourselves, or your parents, or your kin, and whether it be (against) rich or poor: for God can best protect both. Follow not the lusts (of your hearts), lest ye swerve, and if ye distort (justice) or decline to do justice, verily God is well-acquainted with all that ye do.’ – Holy Quraan, Chapter 4, Verse 135.

    Hassim Seedat lived by these words. The Muslims are commanded unequivocally to speak truth to power, to stand with the poor, the oppressed and the disenfranchised. Hassim Seedat dedicated his life to this ideal. He served as an example to all of us especially in this day
    when patronage, material consumption and accumulation of wealth seems to be the order of the day. Hassim Seedat reminded us about servant leadership.

    At this time we would like to also express that our country owes gratitude to his wife and family, who like the many other struggle families, sacrificed the time, freedoms and comforts to bring us to where we are today.

    In light of his life, our best means to honor Hassim Seedat, is through keeping up the fight for the principles of justice and non-racialism, and to take time to record, celebrate and convey the histories of those who, like him, have shown us the path.

    We pray that his example and life inspires future generations.

    The Memorial Service for the late Hassim Mohamed Seedat will be held at the Orient Hall, Centenary Road, Durban on Tuesday, 11 June 2019 at 17H00.

  • WELL WISHES – PROTEAS AT THE 2019 ICC CRICKET WORLD CUP

    The South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) wishes the coaching team, CSA Management and staff and most importantly our Proteas players well for the upcoming Cricket World Cup in England and Wales.

    We echo the sentiment of the nation by saying we are confident in the abilities of our team .

    We wish you well for the World Cup and hope to see our Proteas emerge victorious.

  • CONGRATULATIONS – FIRST BLACK AFRICAN WOMEN TO CONQUER MOUNT EVEREST

    The South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) congratulates Ms. Saray Khumalo on conquering Mount Everest consequently making a new record to become the first black African women to do so.

    It is a testament to her courage, hard work and commitment put into achieving her goals.

    This serves as an inspiration to all children of Africa to chase after their dreams no matter how far they appear to be.

     

     

    Kind regards