“The best of people are those that bring most benefit to the rest of mankind” – Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Muslim Association of South Africa is a registered non-Profit Organization.
MASA was born through a collaborative effort of community members who saw the need for the creation of a Muslim humanitarian platform with the aim of giving hope to the disadvantaged through relief, support and unlocking various avenues of empowerment.
Every human being has the potential to succeed. Every human being has the right to a better future. Every human being has the right to opportunity.
The Almighty has blessed many with the capacity and potential to thrive and create a prosperous home and life. It is the responsibility of those endowed with these blessings to give the gift of hope to the who are less fortunate. The affluent are charged with the duty of making a positive contribution to the society they live in by helping to provide the promise of a brighter future to the destitute. They must serve their Creator by serving his creation.
MASA aims to provide services and develop special programs that are designed to provide relief, support and rehabilitation as well as assist in the holistic, educational and spiritual development of society. A crucial ideology of MASA is the concept of community involvement and service. This ideology spans beyond just the Muslim community, and extends to all group of people, irrespective of faith or background. MASA actively seeks to construct connections between individuals of different cultures and religions with the ultimate goal of achieving societal unification. MASA aspires to cultivate a spirit of brotherhood based on meaningful understanding and support.
Scope of Activities/Type of Work
MASA envisions the role it has to play as a very broad role, incorporating numerous areas of operation, including; Emergency Relief, Support of various individuals and groups (such as orphans, children, widows, and those with special needs), Feeding Programs (Meals and Food Baskets), Healthcare, Education, Rehabilitation and Upliftment, Empowerment, Educational and Support Programs, and many other fields of social welfare.
Corporate Governance and Policies
In order to maintain its integrity and accountability, MASA has and is in the process of developing firm policies of corporate governance.
MASA considers it of paramount importance that it operates in a manner where principles of good governance are adhered to. These must include:
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Adherence to Legal Requirements/Procedures
- Structures of Oversight
Policies exist and are being developed on a variety of issues, including:
- Reporting Structures
- Charity Collection
- Spending Policies
- Photography and Privacy
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity
- Maintenance of Records
- Conflict of Interest
- Collaboration with other Organisations
Muslim Association of South Africa (MASA)
NPO 210-044
PBO – (In Process of Registration)
Community Involvement
At MASA, we understand that the only means of changing the world is to start by making changes within ourselves. As South Africans, we consistently challenge ourselves and others to contribute to our society and to the institutions, which help build up that society. The change begins by the extension of a single helping hand.
Each of the founding members have a strong altruistic predisposition and work tirelessly to see their vision become a reality.
MASA believes that the involvement of the community, especially the youth is of paramount importance. The vision of MASA would not have gained momentum without the countless number of volunteers (what we refer to as our Support Crew) who give of their time, resources and skills to be of benefit to the community and society as a whole. Each small contribution by a volunteer is a building block in the utilitarian South Africa we aim to create.
MASA understands that extending assistance to the vulnerable members of society will allow MASA to achieve its objective of empowering communities and establishing long-term projects such as educational facilities, livelihood programs and community based aid.
Principles and Values
The Muslim Association of South Africa (MASA) decided to embed its firm focus on religious values, educational elevation, social welfare as well as a charitable culture.
MASA remains motivated and driven by an acute consciousness and awareness of the Almighty. MASA strives to practice and spread the word of Islam in accordance with two fundamental sources that remain untouched by time: The Holy Qur’an and the way of life of the Prophet Muhammad (May peace and salutations be upon Him).
VISION
The achievement of large-scale societal change through community alliances.
Sharing of resources to create a utilitarian society in which all members of community can benefit.
MISSION
To inspire the creation of an environment whereby members of the community make meaningful contributions towards social change, extending one helping hand at a time, regardless of the magnitude of the need.
EMERGENCY RELIEF
With a growing need for support and aid in local communities as well as nationally, MASA acknowledges the necessity to provide relief and assistance on an exponential scale to areas that have been afflicted by disaster. Our relief assistance spans from providing essentials to victims of fires to individuals who have been struck by natural disasters.
BURIAL SOCIETY
“For every soul shall taste of death” – Qur’aan 3:158.
MASA provides a comprehensive service at times of grief. From supplying the bereaved family with essentials for the home to assisting in burial preparation, our organisation seeks to create a network of support for the family at the time that they are most vulnerable. Many families are destitute and MASA aims to assist them freely – through the generosity of the communities it serves.
By providing funeral essentials and monetary contributions we are able to foster a true sense of community spirit and our society is united one step at a time.
Our burial task team only consists of volunteers. This team remains on standby 24/7 to come to the aid of the communities that they serve.
All arrangements and operations fall under Saaberie Chishty Burial Society & CIT / FMYO
SOCIAL WELFARE
As a deeply humanitarian aid organisation, we endeavour to optimally allocate resources and amenities. These endeavours include feeding schemes, winter warmth drives and educational upliftment. We challenge our communities to get involved and assist in any slight way that they are able.
The surge of COVID-19 cases has increased the number of people requiring hospitalisation, especially oxygen therapy.
MASA volunteers mobilised into an emergency response mode, innovating and quickly adapted to provide a functional, safe and code-compliant medical facility ,with careful attention to quality and safety, within 5 days.
The MASA Medpark facility started accepting patients from 24th of June 2021 with the first 20 isolation rooms available in Norwood and is equipped to treat patients at “sub-acute” level of care only.
The facility is managed by health care workers — most who are volunteering to help the province battle against COVID-19
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