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FAQ’s for Qurbani with Ashraful Aid

How do I pay for more than one Qurbani you can pay for your qurbani using our online payment system. Depending on which type of Qurbani you are doing, there are options to pay for more than one goat or more than one share of a cow. Alternatively you can also pay using EFT. What are the banking details for Qurbani payment Bank Name: First National Bank Account Name: Ashraful Aid Account Number: 628 176 903 41 Branch Code: 250655 …

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Eastern Cape Flood Relief Report

  In response to the devastating floods in Eastern Cape, the Cape Town Ashraful Aid team embarked on a crucial relief mission to respond to devastation seen in the Eastern Cape where dwellings and shops, hundreds of families were evacuated providing hot meals, blankets, food hampers and sanitary packs. Activated on Sunday morning, 02/06/24, the team comprised Ml. Shafiek Nolan, Ahmed Mehtar, Shafee Khan, and Sharief Ahmed, who set off for Uitenhage and Port Elizabeth, determined to deliver essential supplies …

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Ashraful Aid Assists Wits University Students Affected by Power Outage

Ashraful Aid’s disaster relief team responded to the urgent needs of students at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits University) by providing 100 food parcels following a recent cable theft and fire that plunged parts of Johannesburg into darkness. The prolonged power outage that occurred on May 2, 2024 has significantly impacted students in the area, limiting their access to essential food and water. The food parcels, consisting of basic grocery items, were distributed to students on May 8, 2024, …

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2024: Embodying the spirit of Nelson Mandela this Mandela Day with food parcels

What is Mandela Day Mandela Day, also known as Nelson Mandela International Day, is an annual observance held on July 18 each year. It is a day dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa and a prominent anti-apartheid activist. Mandela Day was established by the United Nations in 2009 to recognize his contributions to peace and human rights. Join Ashraful Aid this Mandela day and make a difference » What is …

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Dua for Qurbani

How to slaughter a Qurbani animal   A Muslim should take every care to slaughter an animal without subjecting it to unnecessary pain and torture. This was the instruction of Rasoolullah Sallallaahu Alayhi Wa Sallam. The following are pertinent points to be kept in mind. The knife to be used for slaughter should be well sharpened so that it slits the throat immediately, without causing undue pain to the animal. The knife should not be sharpened in front of the …

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Eid Ul Adha 2024

Qurbani is an important time in the Islamic calendar and falls in the 12th and final month, known as Dhul Hijjah, alongside the celebration of Eid al-Adha Sayeduna Abu Hurairah (Radi Allahu anhu) narrates the Beloved Prophet (Swall Allahu alaihi wasallam) said, “Whoever has the means and does not do Qurbani should not come near our place of Eid. (Ibnu Majah) When is Eid Ul Adha 2024 The time for Qurbani is from the dusk of dawn on the 10th …

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Important Guidelines for Qurbani

How to select your Animal for Qurbani Not all animals are suitable for Qurbani and there are rules advised for the health and age of an animal for them to be eligible for sacrifice. The age of the animal should meet a minimum of: One year in age for sheep and goats (equivalent to one person’s Qurbani share) Two years in age for cows and buffalo (equivalent to seven persons’ Qurbani share) Five years in age for camels (equivalent to …

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Second batch of aid delivered to Gaza thanks to your support

  Alhamdulillah, through the infinite mercy and kindness of Allah SWT, the second shipment of Aid facilitated by Ashraful Aid has been delivered to the intended recipients in Gaza. This shipment was sent from Egypt in early March this year by our South African team and contains much needed basic supplies for our fellow muslims negatively impacted by the crisis in Gaza. Read: 2 Million Rand in Aid for Gaza, Powered by Your Support With 1.1 million Palestinians facing imminent, …

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Providing Iftar for refugees in Gaza

Alhamdulillah, through the Zakat collected from muslims across the globe, our teams in Gaza have been busy with preparation and distribution of Iftar across the war torn area in Gaza. These hot meals are a lifeline for the thousands of refugees displaced and living under incredibly difficult circumstances. The situation on the ground is desperate as the hunger crisis in Gaza deepens, rendering almost the entire population reliant on food aid that remains insufficient to address soaring needs. Nearly 2 …

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2 Million Rand in Aid for Gaza, Powered by Your Support

Ashraful Aid despatches two more trucks with Aid to assist the people of Gaza https://ashrafulaid.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/gaza-mar24.mp4 Support Gaza Now Alhamdulillah, the operations teams at Ashraful Aid have managed to despatch two more trucks valued close to 2 million rands worth of emergency aid for the people stuck in Gaza.  This aid is delivered in the form of food hampers which can assist a family of 4 for up to 2 weeks and a family of 2 for a month. Amidst the …

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