by admin | May 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Western Cape continues to remain the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic with 65% of positive cases and 69% of all deaths recorded being located in the Western Cape; this despite South Africa not having reached peak infection levels yet. With the easing of the Lockdown to Level 3 from 1 June 2020 to mitigate the economic downturn, it is prudent to note that the number of positive cases and deaths will continue to significantly increase, as already observed during Level 4 of the lockdown. It will require all members of society to act responsibly and to proceed with extreme caution by continuing to practice the basic behavioural changes meticulously: ensure good hand hygiene, wear the cloth face mask correctly and observe physical distancing of 1, 5 m in the public domain. COVID-19 has impacted not only negatively on the health and economic sectors but also directly or indirectly on every individual’s mental health due to social isolation and economic hardship linked to the prolonged lockdown. We call on you to be continually supportive of each other to overcome these challenges. PROTECT THE MOST VULNERABLE STAY VIGILANT WEAR YOUR MASK PROPERLY SAVE LIVES Dr Nisaar KorowlayIssued: 29 May...
by admin | May 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيمنحمده ونصلي ونسلّم على رسوله الكريم Dear MemberAlhamdullilah we experienced a different Ramadan and Eid this year but managed to uphold many of the traditions as best as possible.We brought huge joy to our First Ramadan Award recipients, presenting them with a certificate and gift voucher. (See pictures below).I also wish to reiterate our heartfelt appreciation to all our donors, the Food Parcel distribution team and our partners for bringing so much happiness to our over 700 beneficiary recipients. Glory unto Allah.One day after Eid, we were saddened by the loss of Marhoom Abdus Samad Abdurahman Sonday. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. We convey our condolences to the Sonday family. May Allah grant the deceased Jannatul Firdaus, Ameen. Cape Town remains the epicentre of the Coronavirus which remains a huge concern for us and, with the proposed downgrade to Level 3 as from 1 June 2020, we call on all our members, families and friends to exercise greater vigilance as the risk of exposure will increase and more infections will follow suit.Each individual has a responsibility to protect themselves and others from contracting the virus and/or spreading the virus by wearing cloth masks and maintaining physical distancing.We urge each one to adapt to the behavioural changes as recommended by the World Health Organisation so that we can prevent the further spread of this deadly virus and save lives.For the first time in our Society’s history, we will be convening our Annual General Meeting virtually. The team is preparing to send out notices and finalising the AGM date soon. We look forward to your participation.Finally, we...
by admin | May 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Ramadan 2020 is unique in many ways that will remain etched in our memories forever. We have survived and will continue to survive, through our firm belief in our Creator. The Western Cape continues to be the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic and the virus is now rampant within our community. Please act responsibly on the day of Eid. Do not be selective or forget to observe the basic rules of maintaining physical distancing and practicing good hand hygiene. #Stay@Home. If you have to leave your home for an emergency, then wear the cloth face mask correctly, covering your nose and mouth; maintain a physical distance of at least 1.5m; wash your hands frequently, for a minimum of 20 seconds or use a 70% alcohol-based hand sanitiser. Ensure all surfaces and tabletops are cleaned with a detergent at all times. We all need to help prevent the spread of the virus and save lives. I wish one and all a Blessed Eid Mubarak! PROTECT THE MOST VULNERABLE STAY VIGILANT WEAR YOUR MASK PROPERLY SAVE LIVES Dr Nisaar Korowlay Issued: 22 May...
by admin | May 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
بسم هللا الرحمن الرحيم اللّهُ أكبر اللّهُ أكبر اللّهُ أكبر ّDear Member Four weeks ago we commenced Ramadan with great trepidation, with the COVID-19 virus casting a pall as we continued in lockdown mode. With the grace of Allah, we have endured these trying times to the best of our abilities and now feel a sense of great sadness as the blessed month of Ramadan – the month of piety, patience, mercy, and forgiveness – draws to an end, taking with it its beautiful days and its fragrant nights. While the day of Eid is a day of immense happiness, we cannot remove the pervading sense of sadness that touches our hearts at the thought of us still being in lockdown, unable to attend Eid Salah in congregation, unable to pay our respects to the families who lost their loved ones, or meet our family and friends on this joyous day of Eid. The JHESS family remembers the following families who will be celebrating Eid ul Fitr without their loved ones: The Firfiray family The Khan Pathan family The Pophlonker families The Sonday familes The Mowzer families The Rawoot family The Bondare family The Koorowlay family The Datay family The Aklekar families The Ashtiker family The Murtuza family The Janjirker family We pray that Allah, in His boundless Kindness and Mercy grant the Marhoom Jannatul Firdaus and continue to guide the families during these difficult times, Ameen. We also congratulate our flowers of the future who have completed fasting for the month of Ramadan for the first time. We make dua that they become upright Muslims who fly the...
by admin | May 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
We are currently all living in unprecedented times, with the recently discovered COVID-19 virus being of unknown epidemiology.The main culprits spreading the infection are the asymptomatic or pre-symptomatic individuals (silent spreaders).We all have a responsibility to contain and prevent the spread of COVID-19.As from 1 May, with the lockdown being pegged at Level 4, it is compulsory to wear the cloth face mask, ensuring the nose and mouth are covered, in order to protect other people.It serves no purpose to have the mask around the neck, or below the mouth and nose.See the picture below.In addition, continue with regular meticulous handwashing (for at least 20 seconds) and maintain physical distancing. PROTECT THE MOST VULNERABLE STAY VIGILANT WEAR YOUR MASK PROPERLY SAVE LIVES Dr Nisaar Korowlay Issued: 15 May...
