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ON Monday May 5 the Cape Town Ulama Board, in association with the Cape Town Islamic Educational Centre (CTIEC), hosted an Evening Talk titled ‘Methodology Rules of Minority Fiqh’, at the CTIEC Ebraheem Kareem Hall in Eagle Park.
By SAYED RIDHWAAN MOHAMED
The key note address was delivered by Dr Shaikh Mohammed Belaoo, the CEO of the Imam Foundation United Kingdom.
The event began with a warm welcome from the President of the Cape Town Ulama Board, Mufti Sayed Haroon Al Azhari, who was joined by the Principal of CTIEC, Moulana Sayed Imraan Shah Ziyaee. The audience included ulama, muallimas, students, and professionals from the community.
Dr Belaoo’s talk focused on the definition and history of minority jurisprudence, highlighting common principles such as the Holy Quran, the Sunnah, analogy, and consensus. He delved into the methodological rules of minority jurisprudence, discussing jurisprudential applications like combining Maghrib and Isha prayers. Dr Belaoo also touched upon the importance of adapting fatwas to changing times and places.
The ulama present at the event appreciated Dr Belaoo’s insights and recognised the similarities in methodology and framework between his teachings and their own at the Cape Town Ulama Board.
President of the CTUB, Mufti Sayed Haroon Al Azhari, expressed gratitude for the knowledge shared and stressed the importance of continued education for the local Ulama.
Principal of the CTIEC, Moulana Sayed Imraan Shah Ziyaee, echoed this sentiment, emphasising the value of events like the Evening Talk in promoting learning and growth within the Muslim community.
Following the presentation, a question and answer session allowed attendees to engage with Dr Belaoo and delveddeeper into the topics discussed. The event concluded on a high note, with attendees leaving inspired and motivated to further their knowledge in Islamic jurisprudence.
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The Cape Town Ulama Board and CTIEC pledged to organise more educational events in the future to facilitate learning and knowledge-sharing within the community. They reaffirmed their commitment to upholding the teachings of Islam with integrity and authenticity whilst highlighting the need to balance traditional teachings with contemporary contexts.
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The Evening Talk on ‘Methodology Rules of Minority Fiqh’ was deemed a success, with attendees praising Dr Belaoofor his expertise and engaging presentation. The event served as a springboard for continued education and spiritual growth within the Cape Town Muslim community.
Dr Belaoo was in South Africa conducting Imam Training workshops hosted by the International Peace College of South Africa (IPSA).
