Al Fidaa Foundation Newspaper 2021

Struggling Eastern Cape hit hard by the impact of the

CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Newsletter 8th Edition 2020/21 ZAKAAT 2

“Satan threatens you with poverty and orders The one who cares for an orphan and myself
you to immorality, while Allah promises you will be together in Paradise like this,” and he
forgiveness from Him and bounty. And Allah is all- held his two fingers together to illustrate.
Encompassing and Knowing.” [Al-Baqarah, 268] [Bukhari 5659]

Source: OXFAM Hunger Facts
The pandemic, job losses and the plight of hunger
Hidden
Hunger in In Peddie in the Eastern Cape, household ran out of money to “My children will
South Africa children are eating wild plants to buy food in April 2020. Before tell you the taste
survive, as the Covid-19 pandemic the lockdown, 21% of households of every plant in
We have to buy the cheapest of and the lockdown take their toll. reported that they ran out of this area, as for
the cheapest. We are rated as The number of households going money to buy food in the previous
the cheapest of the cheapest.’ hungry has doubled, according to year. the last three
- Elzetta, youth headed new research. months I have
household, Bloemendal “Pandemic-induced job losses been feeding them
One woman had told him, “My present a major threat to the these plants.”
‘Whenever the budget is children will tell you the taste of livelihoods of a large proportion
announced, our lives take a every plant in this area, as for of grant receiving households SOURCE : IOL
turn for the worse, because the last three months I have been precisely because earnings has https://cutt.ly/mfgks09
the prices of basic goods just feeding them these plants.” been an important source of
go up.’ - Community member, income for most grant-receiving
Eastern Cape Researchers in the National households.” However, about
Income Dynamics Study (NIDS) 30% of those who had lost their
For child-headed households – Coronavirus Rapid Mobile jobs between February and April
in Bloemendal, Eastern Cape, Survey (NIDS-CRAM) released reported no household grant
the daily diet consists of white on Wednesday, found that 47% of income at all.
bread and a carton of cheap respondents reported that their
juice or sugar water (known
locally as the ‘poppie water
diet’).

‘Due to the poor quality of food
the children wake up hungry
in the middle of the night
and this bothers us. At times
we feel it would be better if
someone adopted them so as to
give them a chance in life.’

‘Beans and samp are our
normal food but we cannot
cook this because it uses too
much electricity. The wood
that was freely available in
our area is no longer there, we
have to buy it.’ - Child-headed
household PARTICIPANT IN
FGD, KwaNobuhle, Eastern
Cape

Al-Fidaa Newsletter Issue 08 -
2020/21 Editor: Ml Nazir Munshie
Design by Oliva Design & Print

DISCLAIMER: Al-Fidaa-Foundation
Accepts funds, zakaah only on condition
that the organisation reserves the right
to distribute in any avenue according to
its discretion.

Tel: 041 484 1288
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.alfidaa.co.za

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Newsletter 8th Edition 2020/21 FEEDBACK 3

“Worship none but Allah. treat with kindness your “One who cares for widows and the poor is like
parents and kindred, and orphans and those in need; those who fight in the way of Allah or those
speak fair to the people; be steadfast in prayer; and who spend their days fasting and their nights
practice regular charity” [Al-Baqarah, 83]. praying.” [Bukhari]

Success stories from

graduates

Debbie lost her job and was skills and thus got employed. I took some samples that I After pitching
unemployed for over a year. She had made in class to and submitting my forms, my
knocked on many doors and I am forever grateful to the local community business HOUSE OF TSHIWO was
posted CV’s to find employment Al-Fidaa Foundation for the organizations. Shortly awarded with R85,830 of funds
but always met with rejection. opportunity. I can now provide after my marketing which enabled me to purchase
The financial situation was taking basic needs and necessities for my campaign I received two Gemsy industrial machines,
its toll on the family at home. family.” Debbie Du Plessis an order for 30 aprons, 12 an industrial over locker, clothing
Becoming despondent of ever traditional African headwear and rack, office equipment, a financial
finding employment, Debbie Ntombekhaya spent the pass 10 traditional African themed management course and a
came to find out about the Sewing few years hovering around a uniforms. To this day I continue monthly allowance of fabric and
Studio. She had no prior sewing number of part time jobs meaning to market my services. I am able threads.
experience. Upon seeing the Al- she had a part time income. to earn an income every month
Fidaa Foundation’s Sewing Studio, Desperate to find stability in her thankfully. This self-employment My business has now been
she decided to apply and was life, Ntombekhaya enrolled into freedom that I enjoy is because running for 4 months at a
accepted. Debbie showed much the Al-Fidaa Foundation Sewing of the generosity shown to me profit. The Al-Fidaa foundation
dedication and commitment with Studio to participate. by the Al-Fidaa Foundation.” has armed me with the skills
her studies. She practiced daily Ntombekhaya Dimbaza and opportunity to change my
on her new skills learnt in the “From a young age I always situation and inspire my peers, I
classroom. wanted to learn how to sew, I was Siphokazi Kemele, a former have not only been given the tools
fascinated by the beautiful dresses to materialise my dreams but
“When I completed in June people would create. I studied student from Al-Fidaa I’ll also be helping 2 families put
2018 I started the journey of job hard during my 12 weeks at Al- food on the table and play a part
hunting again. Only this time it Fidaa Foundation and spent extra Foundation. "I applied for the in growing and sustaining the
was different as I was approaching time practicing the art of aprons economy.” Siphokazi Kemele
companies in the clothing and traditional African headwear. dressmaker course in 2017. After
manufacturing industry. Shortly After graduating from the Sewing
after completing, I was called in for Studio, The Al-Fidaa Foundation a few months of waiting I was
an interview and I was nervous. I allowed me to continue visiting
was asked to complete a practical the Sewing Studio to practice called in for the classes to start in
interview process to test my skills on the items I wished to sell. I
and ability. The person conducting was guided by the Instructors 2018, where I learnt to make an
the interview was pleased with my and taught business principles.
apron, a bag and then a dress.

When I finished my course in
June 2018, I was introduced to a
Metro Wind Farm representative
to pitch for funding to start my
business.

Sucess stories from former

Baking School graduates
Teneal Piettersen, 24 years of age home business and specializes Sinenhlanhla Zondi, 26
Zukiswa Makhatini, 30 years of and resides in Glenwood. Had no in cakes, cupcakes and treats for years of age and resides in
age and resides in Imbali. She has baking skills and now bakes from hight teas. Kwamzongwane . She started
started her own business called home . Her business is called “Oh the course with basic baking
“Zukys Sweets”. Her cakes are so Cupcake”. She specializes in Leandra Meintjies, 27 years of skills and upon completion
of an exceptional quality and her gourmet cupcakes and novelty age resides in Eastwood. Had started her home business called
business is growing successfully. cakes. basic baking skills and now bakes “Blue Bunny Enterprise”. She
successfully from home . Her specializes in cakes, cupcakes,
Nonjabulo Mhkize, 23 years Phindile Sibisi, 28 years of age business, “Sweet Fix” specializes biscuits & platters.
of age and resides Elandskop. and resides in Edendale. She had in cakes, and cupcakes and mixed
Had no baking skills when she basic baking skills and was baking boxed treats.
started and now runs a successful queen cakes, scones and fruit
business from home called cakes. She now bakes confidently Gugulethu Magojo, 33 years of
“Sandi’s Fantasy Bakery”. She different cakes for her community. age and resides in Imbali. She
specializes in birthday cakes and learnt from her sister who is in the
cupcakes Coomel Olivier, 30 years of age baking trade before starting our 4
and is from Grey Town… Had week course. She now specializes
basic baking skills when she in cakes for all occasions and
enrolled. She now has a successful events.

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Newsletter 8th Edition 2020/21 MAKAATIB 4

“Allah will deprive usury of all blessing, but will The person who strives on behalf of the widows
give increase for deeds of charity. For He loves not and poor is like those who strive in the way of
creatures ungrateful and wicked” (Al-Baqarah, Allah and like those who fast in the day and
276). pray at night.”

Madrasah Ali Madrasah Saad Madrasah Sa’eed Madrasah Nabawiyya

Marikana 19 3 Angola Street, 119 Neave Street, Schauderville Western Cape 69
Apa F. Hendricks Timothy Valley 25 21 Ml Tariq Joel & Ml. Abu Bakr Shaibu Apa S. Railoun
Apa F. Jansen & Apa F. Jordaan
Apa N. Dawood Desai Apa R. Khan

Madrasah Talha Madrasah Noor Madrasah Muhammad Madrasah Umar Madrasah Aaminah
191 Barberry Drive, Bloemendal 68 Didloft Street, Bloemendal
25 Kipling Street, Luther Street Apa 11518 Mlandle
Ext.33 17 35 Kensington 19 Soweto on Sea 20 Street, Kwazakhele (Seyisi)
Apa T. Johaar Apa I. Goosen Ml. Yusuf Chalema
Apa F. Ackerdien Sh Yusuf Kiti 31 Apa M. Mpahla
Madrasah Uthmaan Madrasah Abdul Rahman
2 St. Theresa Street, Bloemendal 28 Bakkiesblom Street, SPONSOR

Ext.28 22 Arcadia 29 AN USTAADH
Sh. Adam Piches Ml Rasheed & Apa M. Salie
Donors have the option of depositing the funds directly into the
Madrasah Aisha Madrasah Abu Ubaidah Teachers Account.
West End Shopping Complex 522 Old Uitenhage Road,
Please phone 041 484 1288 to make arrangements for direct to
9 Missionvale 25 Ustaads account payment.
Apa B. Fakier Sh Ismail & Apa J. Nel
MALE FEMALE
USTAADH USTAADH
R4000 R3000

Madrasah Hamzah Madrasah Abu Bakr

Gelvandale Renecke Street, Helenvale
8 Ext.12 19
Apa S. Jantjies
Ml. Mustapher Nicks

Masjid Uthmaan Madrasah Zubair

Zimdahl Street, Gelvandale 58 1968 Saliehout Street, Malabar Ext.6
Ml Ilyas Ansrod, Ml Anwar Variawa 12
Apa B. Fredericks, Apa S. Samie
Apa M. Adams
Apa N. Variawa

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Newsletter 8th Edition 2020/21 MUSALLAS 5

“Those who spend their wealth (in Allah’s cause) by Rasulullah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam said that
night and day, in secret and in public, they shall Allah The Glorious and Exalted says: “Spend
have their reward with their Lord. On them shall (on charity), O son of Adam, and I shall spend
be no fear, nor shall they grieve.” [2: Al-Baqara-274] on you.” [Hadith Qudsi]

MASÂJID 3 Masjid Uthmaan ibn Affaan -
Zimdahl St Gelvandale
At present, the Al-Fidaa Foundation are operating 10 Masjid & Musallas in
Port Elizabeth. Recently established, this masjid serves the many
Muslims residing in the upper parts of the huge
The following venues have 5 daily Salâh suburb of Gelvandale. In an area where people have
been exposed to constant gun battles between rival
While all our venues can accommodate people for salâh, the following have gangs, the establishment of this masjid has seen
an appointed Imâm a rapid decline in this warfare. Weekly Jumu’ah &
Eid Salâh is conducted at this venue.
1 Musallâ Abu Ubaidah -
Missionvale 4 Musallâ Hamzah - C/o Azalea &
Bottlebrush St Gelvandale
Being ideally situated on the main road in the old
township of Missionvale, the weekly Jumu’ah This facility has been established in an area
salâh is also held here. A variety of Ulamâ which has never had a venue of its kind. Mus-
conduct the Jumu’ah program at this venue. This lims from this locality were forced to travel
facility also serves as a venue for adult ladies distances to the nearest venue for salâh and
classes for the many reverts in the area. Jumu’ah. With its establishment, congregational
salâh and madrasah has now been brought to
2 Musallâ Uthmaan - their doorstep.
Bethelsdorp Ext 28
5 Masjid Noor - Bloemendal
Nestled amongst the houses of the locality this
facility is situated in a cul-de-sac surrounded Al Fidaa Foundation has recently been given the
by many Muslim homes. This facility is always responsibility of operations at this facility. This
abuzz with many weekly programs, visiting venue consists of a masjid, madrasah complex
Tabligh jamâ’ats and ladies programs. and Imâm’s residence. Daily salâh and Jumu’ah
are conducted here. Much needed repairs are
needed at this venue as elaborated upon in our
publication.

Venues currently under construction
1 Renecke Street Helenvale 2 Schauderville
Alhamdulillâh, the construction of this facility is at This area consists of main senior members of the Muslim
an advanced stage already. Much will still be needed community of Port Elizabeth. They have been deprived
to take it to completion. In-shâ-Allâh, this venue will over the years from having a close-by, decent facility for
provide facilities for salâh, madrasah and beneficial salâh and Islâmic education. Alhamdulillâh, through
programs for the Muslim community. Muslims the generosity of some individuals a premises has been
from this area will provided with a beautiful structure to support them in purchased and is soon going to be converted into this much need facility.
fulfilling their Deeni responsibilities.

IN ORDER TO ASSIST US AND CONTRIBUTE TO THESE REWARD-REAPING VENTURES
PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICES ON +27 (0) 41 484 1288

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Newsletter 8th Edition 2020/21 WHITE DOOR CENTRE 6

And spend of that with which We have provided you “Prosperity enters as swiftly into a house that
before death comes to one of you, and he says: “My feeds people as a dagger penetrates the hump
Lord! If only You would give me respite for a little of a camel.”
while, then I should give Sadaqah from my wealth,
and be among the righteous.” [63: Al-Munafiqun-10]

WHAT IS A WHAT DOES THE ACTIVITIES & WORKSHOPS

WHITE DOOR CENTRE? CENTRE OFFER? • Free Counselling & Referrals
• Community Outreach & Awareness Programmes
The White Door Centre 239 Durban Road, Free counselling, research and referrals for issues • Goal Setting & Motivation Group For School Learners
Korsten, Port Elizabeth. It is a victim support such as: • Group Therapy Session
centre offering FREE counselling, research and • Sexual Offences and Abuse • Bereavement Support Group
referrals Our 24 hour careline is our telephonic • Domestic Violence • Parenting Skills Workshops
counseling service. Our White Door Centre is run • Substance Abuse, Suicide, Depression & Anxiety • Providing a lunchpack for minor victims awaiting trial
in partnership with the Eastern Cape Department • Marital & Family Counselling
of Social Development • HIV, Terminal Illness at the Port Elizabeth Sexual Offences Court.

CASES SEEN TO AT THE

01 Received a referral from a service provider WHITE 08 Mother has been battling with
about a minor who was physically abused DOOR son who has been abusing
by a family member. The White Door social worker substances since he found out he was
accordingly reported and followed up the case with CENTRE conceived through rape. According to her
the Department of Social Development he is violent when demanding money from
07 Female was allegedly abused by her, regularly engages in criminal activity,
02 Divorced female allegedly abused by her her life partner and his mother stealing from the community as well as
former husband. Close family members for several years; she managed to escape but family members. Client now fears for
were unaware of the ongoing abuse even though he contacted social services and her children her son’s life after a relative threatened
it was over a long period of time. She did not feel were removed and placed in his care. He claims to stab him to death because he stole
able to disclose the abuse to her family. Client is she was an alcoholic. Client felt let down from him. She is receiving treatment for
currently unemployed and battling financially. The by resources but was encouraged through depression because her son’s behavior has
only current income is the child maintenance sum parenting skills, counselling and support to caused marital issues between her and her
received from the abusive ex husband. rebuild her life and get her children back from husband, who is threatening to walk out
her alleged abuser. She has turned her life on her due to the aforementioned issues.
03 Parent sought assistance on behalf of around and living independently and has access
their child who was allegedly physically to her children. 09 Victim of verbal abuse
abused by her life partner. Client was referred diagnosed and treated for
to the South African Police Service and ongoing depression. According to the client, her
counselling was offered to the client. husband took advantage of her mental
state and filed for a divorce, devastating
04 Differently abled client reported being her and leaving her stranded emotionally
abused verbally and financially by her and financially.
child. Client was referred to the Department of Social
Development. 10 Adult male client reported
for counselling. He was badly
06 Confused and frustrated female sought traumatized after helplessly watching his
assistance as she was forced to flee her home burn down with his child and his life
home following death threats. The client disclosed partner inside. He blames himself for not
that she particularly frustrated as she has a physically being able to do more to save them and
challenged relative who was also residing with her admits to contemplating suicide as this is
and is battling to secure accommodation for the hard to live with.
relative. The client was offered counselling and
referred to the South African Police Service.

OUR RECENT MILESTONES careline

1. Two Satellite Offices at local primary schools, offering counselling and 0861 000 349
referrals to learners and families.
CANCER AWARENESS AND
2. Launch of the Educators Guide to Reporting Sexual Abuse Brochure. PROMOTION OF AL-FIDAA
A first for the Eastern Cape. FOUNDATION WHITE
DOOR CENTRE SERVICES
3. 2378 clients assisted at the Al-Fidaa Foundation White Door Centre.
Date: 22 February 2020
PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOUR GOAL SETTING & YEAR Venue: Livingstone Hospital,
PREPARATION Oncology Department
Date: 26 February 2020
Venue: Ford Kobus Daycare Centre Date: 12 February 2020
The Al-Fidaa Foundation White Door Venue: De Vos Malan Primary School
facilitated a protective behaviour The Al-Fidaa Foundation White
programme at Ford Kobus Daycare Door Centre facilitated a goal setting
Centre. programme to educate learners about
different learning styles.
REPORTING ABUSE
GBV AWARENESS
Date: 14 September 2020
Venue: Alpha Primary School Date: 22 September 2020
Educators guide to reporting child Venue: Pendla Primary School
abuse GBV awareness program for learners at the Pendla
primary school
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Newsletter 8th Edition 2020/21 CLINIC & ORPHANAGE 7

And they were commanded not, but that they Rasulullah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam
should worship Allah, making religion purely for has said, “Be quick in giving Sadaqah,
Him alone, Hunafa’ (upright), and that they perform as a calamity cannot overtake Sadaqah
Salaah and give Zakah, and that is the right religion. (charity).” [Mishkaat]
[98: Al-Bayyinah-5]

Sponsor Muslim Orphanage

a Muslim Orphan Catering for the needs of the orphaned
Muslim, the first in the Eastern Cape
“Blessed is the wealth of the Muslim,
from which he gives to the poor, the The vast area of the Eastern Cape limited or more often no access to
orphan and the wayfarer” [Muslim] does not have a single house to other Muslim community members
cater for Muslim children! Muslim Sahl ibn Sa’d reported: The
• First Muslim Orphanage in the Eastern Cape children are often placed in a state Prophet, peace and blessings be
• Female only care takers owned facility or registered safe upon him, said,
• Transport to School and Madressa arranged houses.
• Halaal meals and comfortable living environment
The need for an orphanage that “The one who cares for an
ORPHANAGE BANKING DETAILS caters solely for Muslim children orphan and myself will
cannot be overemphasized. The be together in Paradise
Al-Fidaa Foundation Account Number: 6248 0164 369 are no state owned facilities or like this,” and he held his
Bank: First National Bank Branch Number: 250655 registered safe houses that cater two fingers together to
Halaal food so any Muslim orphan illustrate. [Bukhari 5659]
would be forced to eat Haraam.

As most orphanages are Now with the grace of Allah, the
predominantly Christian, Muslim open hearts and generosity of
children are included in their donors and your duas the Al-Fidaa
prayer session where there are no Foundation has setup the first
Salaah facilities, Quraans or Islamic Muslim orphanage in Port Elizabeth
literature available. caring for the orphaned Muslim
Orphans in a state run facility have children and a comfortable homely
environtment.

TOHRPAHTAWNEEDDE, AABLTANWDITOHNED & NEGLECT CASES
CASE #1: Abandoned male teen was placed in a state facility by the department CASE #4: Application for care of a 15
provided with temporary care and family social worker. and 7 year old girl who are living in a Non
reunification services. Muslim CYCC are being made through the
CASE #2: A 15 and 10 year old boy was CASE #3: SA 14 and 10 year old boy is social worker and childrens court.
provided temporary care while their currently being cared for as their parents
mother received medical attention for 2 passed away with no extended family There are many more cases that we’ve
months, otherwise they would have been dealt with and continue to deal with on a
being able to care for them. regular basis.

HEALTH MENTAL NUTRITION DISEASE DISEASE
WELLNESS PREVENTION TREATMENT
AL-FIDAA FOUNDATION

FREE Medical Services & Basic Healthcare screening
CLINIC: Access to medical services beneficiaries falling ill while visiting the

and basic health care screening proves organisation, due to poor eating habits,

challenging to many of our beneficiaries illness and suspected neglect by family

who cannot afford the cost of private members.

services or are not physically able to

stand in long queues at our state run AIMS: Provide general health care

clinics and hospitals. Many of our awareness to the poor, needy and

beneficiaries are pensioners or people vulnerable beneficiaries of the

who are affected by high-blood pressure, Foundation. The service will be

FREE HEALTH SCREENING diabetes, or other chronic illnesses. accessible to all Al-Fidaa Foundation
REGISTERED NURSE
Several incidences were observed of beneficiaries.

Donate towards a Primary Health Qualified Nurse

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Newsletter 8th Edition 2020/21 SKILLS 8

And be steadfast in prayer and regular in charity: “Whoever gives much as Sadaqah (charity),
and whatever good you send forth for your souls Allah Himself looks after his property after his
before you, you shall find it with Allah, for Allah sees death.”
well all that you do. [2: Al-Baqara-110]

Port Elizabeth

Al-Fidaa School
of Baking

Al-Fidaa School of Baking’s objective is to teach impoverished
women irrespective of race, creed or culture how to bake and
decorate confidently from home so that they have the skills to earn
an income immediately.

Sponsor a student

» Sponsor a student for the free baking course –R5500.00 per student.
» Sponsor taxi fare for the duration of the course – R800.00 per student.

Starter baking equipment kit for students

» Includes all essential equipment and ingredients - R2900.00

Banking Details

Al Fidaa Foundation
Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd Branch Name: Berry’s Corner
Account Number: 036 893 382 Branch No: 024210 Ref: Baking
Swift Address: SBZAZAJJ

Durban Pietermaritzburg

Al-Fidaa Foundation
Skills Centre
Incorporating Zuilekha
Y Moosa Baking Centre

Due to the partnership of the We manage the branch daily from
Willowton Group we have management, interviews and the
been able to offer this course in evaluation of students. Inspection
other provinces and contribute reports are sent to the donor
towards removing women from after our visitations to ensure
unemployment and despair. transparency and accountability.

Contribute towards this project at www.alfidaa.co.za Starter packs offered to the three Our unique system allows to
top bakers ensures students oversee and maintain the highest
041 484 1288 www.alfidaa.co.za remain competitive in completing standard for this branch and any
the course and making the best other branch we will be opening in
products. South Africa.

Newsletter 8th Edition 2020/21 SKILLS 9

If you disclose your Sadaqat (charity), it is well; but On the Day of Judgement an announcer will
if you conceal them and give them to the poor, that call, “Where are those who were kind to the
is better for you. (Allah) will forgive you some of your poor and the destitute, today they may enter
sins. And Allah is Well-Acquainted with what you do. Jannah without any fear or sorrow.”
[2: Al-Baqara-271]

Port Elizabeth

Al-Fidaa Sewing Studio

To gift unemployed program, Monday out garment parts We a re the only FPM SETA
females from to Thursday 9am to using a commercial accredited centre in the Eastern
disadvantage 3pm. pattern, prepare the Cape offering free skills!
backgrounds that do Free admission. No workplace and set
not have the means prior experience the sewing machine, • 10 learners per class
an opportunity to necessary. Tools, sew, finish and • 3 classes annually
learn a marketable equipment and press a garment, • 30 learners completed in 2019
skill so that they materials provided check the quality • Over 300 learners completed since
may be financially by the Sewing of the completed
self-sufficient. Studio. You will garment, cost the inception
Learners enrol learn how to; cut garment and work
in a 24 week out the selling price.

Make a difference socially, invest today!

• For just R70, 000 you can sponsor a class of 10 learners or for only R7, 000
• Sponsor a learner to improve their earning ability.
• Donate a sewing machine for a start-up entrepreneur.
• Improve your BBBEE points through this skills development project.

Banking Details

Al Fidaa Foundation Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd
Branch Name: Berry’s Corner Account Number: 036 893 382
Branch No: 024210 Ref: Baking Swift Address: SBZAZAJJ

Johannesburg

Al-Fidaa School of
Baking operating
as B.E.E.S in
partnership with
F.E.E.D

Baking the world a better place ftiy

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Newsletter 8th Edition 2020/21 SKILLS 10

… And whatever you spend in good, it is for Haaritha bin Nu’maan Radiallahu Anhu said: “I
yourselves, when you spend not except seeking heard Rasulullah sallallahu alaihi wa sallam say
Allah’s Face. And whatever you spend in good, it that personally giving something to the poor
will be repaid to you in full, and you shall not be saves one from a gruesome death.” [Tabraani]
wronged [2: Al-Baqara-272]

AL-FIDAA ICDL

COMPUTER LITERACY International Computer
COURSES Drivers License

Computer literacy offers unemployed Our ICDL (International Computer Drivers Licence) is
job seekers the edge in securing offered to candidates wanting an internationally accredited
employment qualification. The ICDL modules comprise:

Al-Fidaa Foundation offers non accredited computer literacy • Computer Essentials
courses at Basic and Intermediate Levels • Online Essentials
• Word Processing
Basic Computer Literacy Intermediate Level Course • Spreadsheets
course comprises: comprises: • Presentations
• Intro to Windows • MS Word Intermediate • Databases
• MS Word • MS Excel Intermediate
• MS Excel • MS PowerPoint Intermediate The ICDL modules provide candidates with up-to-date skills
• MS PowerPoint • Internet and Email & Social and knowledge areas which are validated by a test.
• Internet and Email
Networking PRICE: for 6 modules, (including manual+CD, once off
Price R2500 p/p Registration Fee, Candidate Registration Number and Testing)
Price R3500 p/p
Price R8432,70
Please contact us at 041 484 1288 to enquire.
Please contact us at 041 484 1288 to enquire.

Corporate Donations: If you would like to empower a learner by sponsoring a
course or a group of 9 learners, please contact us at 041 484 1288.
Section 18 A certificates issued to donors upon request.

LEARNER TESTIMONIALS

“ I attended a two weeks computer training at “Using the computer skills I learnt at Al-Fidaa “Nafeesah did the great work cause that 2 weeks
Al-Fidaa in February 2020. The training was Foundation (with facilitator Nafeesah), I wasn’t waste of time for me. She is approachable,
facilitated by Nafeesah Sallie. She took us through and makes you understand. I’ve learn so much I
the basics of Microsoft office programs word, excel completed my CAP (Competency Assessment) can now be on computer on my own without any
and powerpoint. The training programme helped at the company I work for. The computer course assistant. I can work in excel alone, and now am
to refresh my mind on the different programs that
Microsoft office offers. The training programme has helped my productivity in the role of an not shy I can do presentation and understand
also helped improve my public speaking confidence Account Manager (Sales Rep) of Coca Cola PowerPoint. She is the Best Facilitator she
as we had to present on different topics. Now I feel knows her job. Thank you very much to Al-Fidaa
confident and competent to use a computer.” Beverages Africa South Africa. now I can work on my own on computer and the

M SIMAMA I had to present one of my stores to the company certificate will help me in the long run.”
in Powerpoint format. Due to the Covid19
Y FANA
pandemic lockdown, I also had to present it via
MS Teams (our interactive site created for us to

interact with Management.)

I used the skills I learnt in class about effective
presentations, successfully completing my

assessment and found competent in my role as
Account Manager. My next step is to be capped

as Sales Manager. Al-Fidaa and Nafeesah, I
thank you.”

D LANGLEY

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Newsletter 8th Edition 2020/21 MUSLIM SCHOOL 11

And those who give that which they give with their Abdullah ibn Abaas radhiallahu anhuma said:
hearts full of fear, because they are sure to return to “When a Muslim gives a garment to another
their Lord. [23: Al-Muminun-60] Muslim, he remains in Allah’s protection as
long as even a rag of the garment remains on
the person.”

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