TRANSPARENCY
IN ACTION
Giving
effect to one of its founding objectives
of being transparent, SANHA
once again hosted it’s Annual General
Meeting open to the public on Saturday,
5th June 2010 at the Hartley Road School
in Durban.
Much
to the delight of its supporters, SANHA
officials took to the podium one by one
and stood in the spotlight under the full
glare of public scrutiny and delivered
their reports.
In
a feat rarely emulated by other organizations
and certifying bodies, SANHA
once again presented its report and disclosed
its audited financials to the public which
were included in the handouts.
Some
salient features from the report were:-
5230
inspections were conducted during the
year
1140 plants are now certified by SANHA
230 Muslim employees directly and indirectly
46 Abattoirs now approved
R8.5 million expenses were not matched
by R8.1 million income.
Workshops were held for Jamiyyathul Ulama,
Sri Lanka, American Halaal Advocates and
Malawi Halaal Department amongst others.
34 826 queries received in the year.
Professor
Syed Salman Nadvi was singled out for
a special Community Appreciation Award
for his monumental contribution, community
activities, encouragement and support
of Islamic organizations.
The
key note address was delivered by the
eminent Moulana Ebrahim Bham, Secretary
General of the Jamiatul Ulama South Africa.
The focal points were expressing support
and joy for progress of others, co-operation
with all in the furtherance of Deen and
cultivating steadfastness against intolerance.
SANHA
appreciates the support it receives from
the community and pledges to continue
upholding the tradition of transparency
and openness, Insha Allah. (God Willing)
Editor
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The
Story of our Beginning, the Present and
the Future
RESERVOIR
HILLS MUSLIM SOCIETY (RHMS)
Reservoir
Hills is a suburb of the city of Durban
in South Africa. It was established in the
early 1960’s as an “Indian”
area in line with the then Nationalist Government’s
apartheid policy. No provision was made
for places of worship.
The
inaugural meeting of the Reservoir Hills
Muslim Society was held on 12th March 1964
when a small group of concerned residents
met to determine how to meet the cultural
and religious needs of the Muslim residents
of Reservoir Hills. Their main concern was
the establishment of a Masjid and Madrasah.
Today,
the Society has, by the Grace of Allah,
made phenomenal strides with the establishment
of a Masjid, Madrasah, preschool and various
much needed community facilities.
Amongst
this are Hifz classes, the arranging of
Eidgah prayers and Ghusl and Kafan (washing
and shrouding) requirements of the deceased.
The society is associated with SANHA
and fully supports its activities.
A project of the Reservoir Hills Muslim
Society is the Madrasah Mothers Committee
who, in a decade of tireless work, were
responsible for establishing the magnificent
Reservoir Hills Islamic centre (see photo
Gallery).
This
new centre houses madrasah classes from
grade 1 to 8 with 8 teachers catering for
70 pupils. Income derived from hiring of
the hall is ploughed back into the society
to help make it self sufficient.
The
hall situated at the corner of Mountbatten
and Halpin Avenue, Reservoir Hills, seats
400 in a dining reception setting, is fully
air conditioned and has easy access support
facilities for banqueting. It is proving
to be popular as a wedding venue and has
been selected for an international family
reunion. Click here to
see photo
For
details and enquiries:
Reservoir
Hills Islamic Society
Tel:
+27 31 262 8268
Contact person: Sister Zubeida Vawda
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(Sayings
and Traditions of the Prophet Muhammad
peace be upon him)
The
cornerstone of Islamic teachings in this
area is the requirement that we do not
cause anyone any hurt through our words
or actions.
A
famous hadith states, "A Muslim is
the one from whose hands and tongue other
Muslims are safe." [Sahih Muslim].
Keeping
others safe from our hands and tongues
does not only mean that we do not hurl
stones or abuses at them, it also means
that we do not say or do anything that
will hurt them.
This
hadith clearly describes this as a defining
trait of a Muslim. While it refers to
"other Muslims," scholars agree
that it is a general requirement that
equally applies to non-Muslims. A person
who, through his intentional or careless
actions or words inflicts unjustified
pain on others is not worthy of being
called a Muslim.
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Tried
and tested recipes from chefs, gourmet
connoisseurs, contributors and also from
kitchens of our certified plants for your
culinary pleasure.
Save
the information and make up your own collection
of winning recipes.
Our
guest chef this week is Sister
Sabera Ghumra, a reader of
the Bulletin.
We
did not test her recipe and leave it to
you to tell us the result and suggestions.
Chicken
wings
1 kg chicken wings with skin
1 tsp crushed garlic
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp BBQ spice
1 1/2 tsp chicken masala spice
½ tsp corn flour
1/2 cup black vinegar
ALWAYS
CHOOSE HALAAL CERTIFIED INGREDIENTS AND
PRODUCTS FOR PEACE OF MIND
METHOD
Wash wings and make gashes
Marinate in above for 2 hours and keep
balance of marinade
Fry till done and set in pyrex
In pot,simmer leftover marinade and add
1/2 tsp of cornflour
Cook till saucy but not too thick
Pour over fried wings
Serve with chips and salads.
Do
you have a recipe to share with the readers?
Send in your favourite recipe to pro-kzn@sanha.org.za
and who knows, you could be our "guest chef"
for a future edition of the e-Bulletin.
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Interesting
"bites" to whet the appetite
for knowledge.
Nothing
can be more international than the human
preoccupation of cooking. Dating back
to 6000 BC, dishes have been developed
in various areas of the world. Here are
a few of them:
Indian:
Vindaloo – cooked in curry sauce
with ginger and chilli.
Middle
Eastern: Hummus – dip made
from pureed chickpeas.
Spanish
and Latin American: Paella –
seasoned rice dish with chicken, shellfish,
and often vegetables.
Greek:
Tzatziki – cucumber and yoghurt
salad or dip with oil, vinegar, and garlic.
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SMILE
AWHILE
In
the serious world of Halaal, we take this
moment to bring you a smile, a chuckle
or even a hearty laugh. It's therapeutic,
so pass it on:
Jazakumullah
Khairan to Brother Mohamed Seedat for
sending us these priceless gems out of
the mouths of babes.
Read
the result of six year olds who completed
the remainder of a proverb once given
the first half.
Teacher
|
Pupil |
| Don’t
change horses…. |
until
they stop running |
| Strike
while the…. |
bug
is close |
| A
bird in the hand…. |
is
going to poop on you |
| If
at first you don’t succeed…. |
get
new batteries |
| A
penny saved is…. |
not
much |
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WARNING
ALERT!!!
HARAAM POULTRY
Chicken fillets sold deceptively as Halaal by a
Muslim person of Sitara Avenue, Azaadville.
Muslim
traders and consumers to take urgent note.
Any
queries pertaining to the above or any other aspects
of Halaal may be referred to our offices.
SANHA
Halaal Helpline: 0861 786 111
Ann
011/06.10
URGENT
ANNOUNCEMENT!
NANDO’S
Parktown
North, Gauteng
has used the SANHA logo on advertising
material / menus without authorisation.
SANHA
has not certified any NANDO’S stores countrywide.
Any
queries pertaining to the above or any other aspects
of Halaal may be referred to our offices.
SANHA
Halaal Helpline: 0861 786 111
BEWARE
LINDT
Petits
Desserts
Pralines du Confiseur &
Champagne de Marc Truffles
Contain
Haraam Liquor Ingredients
Please
abstain!!!
Any
queries pertaining to the above or any other aspects
of Halaal may be referred to our offices.
SANHA
Halaal Helpline: 0861 786 111
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Who's
who in the world of Halaal
Name:
Muhammad A Chiosa
Marital
Status: Married
Education:
International Diploma in IT and Aálim
Course
Other Interests: Reading
and Writing
Services:
Administration and Halaal Supervision.
Position:
SANHA’s Site Supervisor
/ Halaal Controller at Famous Brands, KZN
Key
Responsibility: Monitoring Halaal
programme, Controlling Halaal Stock, Ordering,
Liaising with Suppliers and Muslim Customers,
etc
Message: Never be judgmental
until you learn from those who know and
the experienced. I thought I knew enough
regarding Halaal but when I joined SANHA
and interacted with the Management and staff,
I realized how little I knew. Keep an open
mind and continue learning.
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PHOTO
GALLERY
Get
the picture - it's worth a thousand words
Prayer
in the centre
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One
out of every five persons on this planet is
a Muslim. He is your neighbour, customer, supplier,
employee, boss or friend.
JABIR
IBN HAYYAN (721AD – 815AD)
A
towering Muslim personality, was an alchemist
at the court of Caliph Harun ar- Rashid. Schooled
in Quran and mathematics, he was an astronomer,
engineer, geologist, philosopher, physicist,
pharmacist and physician.
He
is most renowned for his contribution to chemistry
and influenced the Medieval European alchemists.
Nearly
3000 treatises and articles are credited to
him including some works under authorship of
his name Latinized as Geber.
He
is also credited with the invention of over
twenty types of today’s basic chemical
laboratory equipment and commonplace substances
such as hydrochloric and nitric acids and distillation.
see 'mysterious-spice'
column
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VACANCIES
Kwa
Zulu Natal
(1)
MUSLIM HALAAL SUPERVISORS FOR FOOD MANUFACTURING
FACILITY
Duties:
• Monitoring & supervising,
• Oversee receiving, processing, storage
& despatch.
• Halaal Programme Management.
• Compilation of weekly reports.
• Following up on corrective measures.
Minimum
Qualifications:
• Sound Deeni Reputation.
• Basic knowledge pertaining to Halaal/Haraam.
• Matric.
• Good Communication Skills.
• References essential.
Forward
CV to FAX: 031-207 5793 or
email: admin-kzn@sanha.org.za
(2)
Personal Assistant to Executive Officer
Duties:
• Core Secretarial function
• Diary Management
• Preparation of Minutes
• Finance Management
• Collation of figures and preparation
of Management reports
• Activity Co-ordination and follow-ups
• General housekeeping and Office duties
Minimum Qualifications:
• 3 years experience
• Sound Deeni reputation
• Matriculant
• Excellent Computer Literacy
• Very Good Communication Skills
• References essential
Fax
cv to: 031 207 5393 031 207 5393 or
Email: executiveofficer@sanha.org.za
Gauteng
(3)
Consumer Helpline Consultant
Duties:
• Answering of telephonic queries
• Answering of email queries
• Meetings with companies
• Research products
• Preparation of weekly and monthly reports
• Database management
• Query Co-ordination and follow -ups
• General administration
Minimum
Qualifications:
• Sound Deeni reputation
• Articulate Communication
• Excellent People Skills
• Good Computer Literacy
• Able To Work Under Pressure
• Matriculant
References
Essential
Fax
cv to: 011 870 8020 or
Email: manager-gp@sanha.org.za
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| Q
- I would like to know if the Mielie
Kip Chicken Viennas are Halaal?
A
- Kindly note that Mielie
Kip Chicken Viennas are NOT
Halaal.
Q - I have heard that non
Muslims customers are allowed to
bring their own wine when eating
at Ocean Basket Marine Parade.
A
- A blatant untruth as the outlet
is certified as Halaal. SANHA
does not allow consumption of alcohol
at Halaal certified premises.
Click
here for the related article:
http://www.sanha.org.za/flashnews
/flashn24.htm
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FRANCHISE
OF THE YEAR FINALIST
Congratulations
to Hassen Cassim of MOCHACHOS
ORMONDE for being
finalist in the prestigious
Franchise Association
of South Africa (FASA)
Annual Awards 2010 for
excellence in franchising.
Beating
off many top contenders,
this SANHA
certified outlet is a
45 seater diner with Wudu,
Salaah and Hijaab facilities
servicing the wider community
in Ormonde and Robertsham
that also includes the
Apartheid Museum and Gold
Reef City Theme Park.
Hassen is a model franchisee
who has doubled the turnover
of his outlet in 5 years
through dedication and
hard work.
To
sample their excellent
award winning service
visit Mochachos Ormonde.
Contact:
Hassen Cassim
011
496 2721 / 2612
Email:hassenc786@gmail.com
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SANHA
certifies over 1000 establishments
ranging from large multi-nationals
to many proudly South African
enterprises including cottage
industries.
We
congratulate the following for
being awarded the coveted SANHA
Halaal Mark of Assurance:
*
Red Crest Farms t/a ANCA Poultry,
Stutterheim, Poultry Abattoir
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Barex Agencies, Strydom
Park
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Sunraise Poultry, Eikenhof,
Meat Distributor/Processor
*
HLM Global Sports Events (FIFA
2010), Caterers
*
Steers/Fishaways, Kempton
Park, Restaurant
*
Delhi Delicious, Roodepoort,
Bakery
For
a detailed list of SANHA
certified establishments and
other queries, please email
helpline@sanha.org.za
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Bulletin
53 Giveaway
A
Delicious Prize
Have
your cake and eat it!
Scores
of lucky winners will get 4 (four)
that’s right, not one but
4 (four) Sporty Stevie sponge
snacks.
All
you have to do is to simply answer
the following questions correctly
and soon you will be munching
on the latest snack sensation.
1.
Who is the manufacturer of Sporty
Stevie?
2.
How many plants are currently
certified by SANHA?
Closing
date for competition:
7 July 2010
Which
SANHA office
would you like to collect your
prize from if you are a winner
- Johannesburg, Durban or Cape
Town? State your preference when
submitting your answers.
Send
your answer to helpline@sanha.org.za
Bulletin
52/53 Giveaway
'KICKING
THE HABIT' by MOULANA YUNUS PATEL
We
are giving away the book that
has helped thousands of people
to give up smoking.
All
you have to do is send your request
with your postal address.
If you wish to download the book
click
here
About
Moulana Yunus Patel Saheb? click
here
Bulletin
51/52 Competition
Prize:
Matrix Meals sponsoring 10 (ten)
taste sampling platters of their
delicacies worth R60.00 each.
Questions
and Answers:
1.
Question: Describe the ingredient
used by Matrix meals to ensure
freshness.
Answer: Just bought ingredients
2.
Question: Date of SANHA’s
Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Answer: 5th June 2010
Winners:
• Moola
• Farzana Badat
• Hafiza Shaik
• N.Hansa
• Shabbir Sheik
• Shanaz Khan
• Sumaya Basha
• Tasmiyah Molla
• VM Essa
• Zahra Hoosen
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CONFECTIONERY
BRAND HOLDINGS
The manufacturers of Sporty Stevie certified
by SANHA is a division
of Maxim Foods (Pty) Ltd and a member of
the Master Bake organisation.
Sporty
Stevie is a sponge covered snack treat with
a rich creamy centre. It is cholesterol
free, baked in olive oil and available in
vanilla and chocolate flavours. It does
not use gelatin from non Halaal slaughtered
animals.
Contact
details:
Mohammed – 079 155 6933
Email: info@masterbake.com
Website: www.sportystevie.com
ABOUT
MOULANA YUNUS PATEL SAHEB
Hazrat
Moulana Yunus Patel Saheb is the Imam of
Musjid-e-Noor, Asherville and the Principal
of Madrasatus Swaalihaat, the first girls´
Madrasah in Durban. Moulana served as President
of the Jamiatul Ulama KwaZulu Natal for
many years and takes a keen interest in
the work of SANHA.
Thousands
have benefited from his various discourses
on Islam.
See
competition / giveaway section for book
by Moulana Yunus Patel click
here
Contact:
maulana@yunuspatel.co.za
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Salaams.
It took a heart attack on Sunday
23 May to make me stop smoking.
Slim.S.A
The
destructive force of smoking can
never be underestimated. A two
year old child is addicted to
smoking 40 cigarettes a day. Click
here to view
Jazakallah
so much for my prize I am very
grateful, my granddaughter loves
the book.
S.F
Johannesburg
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Forthcoming Events
18-20
June 2010
East Africa International Trade
Exhibition
Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania
Diamond Jubilee Hall
Organizers: Afrotrade
Tel: +971-50-4756220
21
-22 June 2010
The 5th World Halaal Forum
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
Contact: World Halal Forum Secretariat
Tel: +603 6203 1025
Fax: +603 6203 4072
Email: info@worldhalalforum.org
22
June 2010
The Retail Bulletin’s
Customer Loyalty Conference
London, UK
Cavendish
Conference Centre
Organizers: the Retail bulletin
Contact: Ian Sprange
Tel: 0044-01737-64-7100
Email: ians@theretailbulletin.com
23-25 June 2010
Consumer Goods Forum
London, UK
The
Queen Elizabeth II Conference
centre
Organizers: CIES
Tel: +33 1 44 69 84 91
30 June – 4 July
2010
Thaifex
Bangkok, Thailand
IMPACT Challenger
Organizers: Koelnmesse
Contact: Rabita Jamal
Tel: + 65 6500 6732
Fax: + 65 6294 8403
Email: r.jamal@koelnmesse.com.sg
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“…
but let there be amongst you traffic
and trade by mutual goodwill”
Noble Quran Chapter
4 Verse 29
HALEEB
FOODS
A
treasured resource of Pakistan
and a tribute to the quest for
excellence in food.
A
Dairy market leader with an obsessive
passion for hygiene and packaging,
it is famed for its standardized
and homogenized UHT milk, skim
milk and pure juices.
Catering
for different pallets with innovations
such as Haleeb Labban (delicious
traditional lassi) cardamom flavoured
tea whitener, they are already
exporting to South Korea, Bangladesh,
Afghanistan and Central Asia.
They
hold HACCP, ISO 9002, ISO 14000
and the SANHA
Halaal mark of certification.
For
opportunities contact
Tel:
+92 (42) 111 135 135
Fax: +92 (42) 759 0376
Email: info@haleebfoods.com
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Your
discovery column of spectacular
spice, fabulous fruit, incredible
ingredient, vital vegetable, marvelous
mineral and vibrant vitamin.
Acetic
Acid
A
clear, colourless organic acid
with a distinctive pungent odour,
used as a solvent and in the manufacture
of rubber, plastics, acetate fibers,
pharmaceuticals, and photographic
chemicals. It is the principal
component of vinegar which is
used in cooking, as a preservative
and flavouring agent in foods
such as mayonnaise and pickles.
The strength of acetic acid varies
considerably with each type of
vinegar. The level required in
table vinegar ranges from 4 to
8 percent and up to18 percent
for pickling. White vinegar is
often used as a household cleaning
agent. Because it is acidic, it
can dissolve mineral deposits
from glass, coffee makers and
other smooth surfaces.
Vinegar
has been made and used by people
for thousands of years. Traces
of it have been found in Egyptian
urns dating from around 3000 BC.
Evidence shows that it was in
use in China during the Xia Dynasty,
around 2000 BC. In the 8th century,
Muslim alchemist Jabir Ibn Hayyan
(Geber) was the first to concentrate
acetic acid from vinegar through
distillation. See
Know Islam column.
SANHA
accepts all vinegars including
cider vinegars, herb vinegars,
rice vinegar, cane vinegar etc.
to be Halaal unless there is added
non-Halaal ingredient which would
alter the products Halaal status.
Even wine vinegars are permitted
since the Jurists of Islamic Law
have established in the Light
of Prophetic traditions that the
changes and transformation through
the process of oxidation renders
the product acceptable.
For related reading on Balsamic
vinegar click
here:
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Look
good - feel good. Tips for
a sound mind in a sound
body.
DECRY
THE BELOVED VUVUZELA
A
sound blast from a vuvuzela
from 2 meters away measures
131 decibels, the equivalent
to standing 100m away from
a jet taking off. This far
exceeds the 85 decibels
threshold regarded as potentially
dangerous for the nerve
cells in the ear. A more
than twenty minutes exposure
to excessive sound of this
level on a prolonged basis
can cause headache, tinnitus
(ringing in the ear) and
short term hearing loss
according to audiologists.
Ensure
that you and especially
children are equipped with
good quality ear plugs to
withstand the cacophony
of the vuvuzela.
Raising
the team spirit while lowering
your hearing is playing
the man not the ball. HEAR!
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