بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
نحمده ونصلي ونسلّم على رسوله الكريم
Dear Member
At the outset I wish to convey our deepest condolences to the family of the Imam at Azzawia Mosque on the sad loss of Shaykh Seraj Hendricks yesterday.
Our heartfelt condolences also go to the Sonday family on the passing of Kulsum Shukoor Sonday. We pray that Allah grants both Marhoom Jannatul Firdaus and sabr to the families.
Over the past 100-plus days, the COVID-19 virus has changed our lives completely, impacting on our religious norms (attendance at congregational prayers and burials), social practices (family, friends and societal engagements) and curtailing or destroying our livelihoods.
We have had to adopt new norms and behavioural patterns to survive and protect ourselves from this virus.
JHESS acted with foresight at the end of March 2020 by switching to holding virtual meetings and launching the COVID-19 Humanitarian Fund.
This week we were called upon to assist the Tygerberg Hospital ICU with washing machines. The ICU had purchased reusable PPE to minimise their reliance on the high demand for disposal PPE gear and consequently needed washing machines to ensure availability of the reusable PPE.
I am pleased to inform you that we were able to provide the washing machines to the ICU and in a small way assist the health workers to continue rendering a service to patients in the ICU during this pandemic and beyond.
Once again we acknowledge the contribution of our donors and extend our appreciation for their support. May Allah reward you, In Shaa Allah.
We are in the month of Dhul Qada (2nd last month of the Islamic calendar), one of the four sacred months. Under normal circumstances we would have been bidding farewell to many of our relatives and friends for Hajj. Sadly, this year, no one will be travelling for Hajj due to the COVID-19 virus.
Let us intensify our prayers during this sacred month, seeking Allah’s mercy and protection as we approach the month of Dhul Hijja and celebrate Eid ul Adha in a few weeks’ time, In Shaa Allah.
JHESS will be distributing Food Parcels to our beneficiaries for Eid ul Adha.
Should you wish to make any contributions, feel free to deposit into the bank account listed below:
Bank: Standard Bank
Account name: JHESS COVID 19
Account Number: 063338238
Branch code: 051001 for electronic payments or
Swift address: SBZA ZA JJ
Branch code: 025909
Branch name: Vangate
Ref: Name & Surname of donor
Over the past 3 months we have been publishing the President’s message and COVID-19 update weekly so that we could mobilise our members and support them during these trying times.
As from 1 Muharram 1442 (coinciding with 20 August 2020), we will publish the President’s message and COVID-19 update on a monthly basis unless warranted by special occasions or urgent issues related to our membership.
Next week we will share with you a brief profile of your newly elected Executive officials.
Remember us in your duas.
Stay Safe, Stay Healthy.
Yours Sincerely
Mohamed Salie SC
PRESIDENT
Issued: 10 July 2020
