The SAHUC Challenge – by Mufti A. Elias

Looks like SAHUC has some serious answering to do with this document. Him, like all Muslims want the Hajj accredition process to be run within the confines of shariah and in the best interests of Muslims all over South Africa. RE - SAHUC - 8 Muharram 1430 - 5/1/ 09 To Secretary General - Muhtarram Shaheen Essop A LIST OF GRIEVANCES / QUERIES 1. Cost of accreditation and visa cost: Firstly R100.00 per applicant which is non-refundable (this is pure ‘haraam' - takings), thereafter a … [Read more...]

Finally – Affordable Hajj in South Africa!

Alhamdulillah this is taking a good direction. Before SAHUC or any one else things I'm anti-sahuc (see here) - Neither has Khitmatul A Awaam approached me to advertise this.  I simply thing everyone should have an opportunity to perform Hajj at an affordable price and with honest & efficient operators. Should any travel agents wish to promote their hajj packages on MyUmmah.co.za -  I will offer you to write up your package at no cost whatsoever.  You could do me a solid by taking … [Read more...]

Hajj 2008: My gripe with SAHUC

Assalamu'alaykum Inshallah, earlier this year I made an intention to perform Hajj.  While I have done my Hajj in the past, my wife has not and I take this as a serious responsibility and core pillar of Islam.  Subhanallah last week I gave my deposit to hopefully secure our bookings. In the past we went with Al Anwar Hajj & Umrah group, their service I could not fault, their friendly & honest staff I remember till this day. While I've no qualms with Al Anwar, my issue is with … [Read more...]