Dawah
Our Du'aat visit the homes of new Muslims and non-Muslims every Wednesday and Thursday. Over 5 000 people have received the Deen through this programme.
مركز انشانغا الاسلامي
Learn. Practise. Serve.
Inviting hearts to Deen in the Valley of a Thousand Hills
Inchanga Islamic Centre is a Dawah centre midway between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Since around 1980 we have grown into a network of madrassahs, a Muslim school, and welfare and Janaazah services for the surrounding communities.
270Students
19Teachers
40Boarders
9Satellite madrassahs
5 000+Embraced Islam
About the Centre
Addressing the challenge of Dawah since around 1980
Inchanga Islamic Centre is an Islamic Dawah centre situated midway between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Our core work is to invite people towards Deen, and to strengthen this we have established satellite madrassahs within a 25 km radius of the centre.
Alhamdulillah, through the mercy of Allah Ta'ala and the generosity of our donors, we have built a hall, a dormitory, an office and accommodation for an Aalim. In 2007 we established Inchanga Muslim School to empower our students holistically.
- A home for over 35 orphans at the centre
- Over 5 000 people have received the Deen through our Dawah programme
- Sunday classes empowering new Muslims to be independent in their Deen
Registered NPO 020-098Section 18A certificates on request
A message from the Ameer
Nothing is more beneficial than serving fellow human beings
"A generous man is near to the blessings of Allah, and the hearts of the people; while the avaricious man is away from the blessings of Allah and the hearts of the people, but near to the fire of Hell."— Tirmizi
Since inception we have, Alhamdulillah, managed to establish a base in Deen for the locality, with the help of Allah Ta'ala. We wish to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation to all our donors and well-wishers for their support, both financially and through volunteering their time.
My appeal to our brothers and sisters is to please come in and get involved in our programmes. A lot has yet to be done in the indigenous community of the Valley of a Thousand Hills. Counselling and emotional support are often of critical importance to the wellbeing of the individual and the family as a whole.
Dawah, in order to be meaningful, must have a practical application to the individual's life, besides fulfilling his spiritual and emotional needs.
— The Ameer, Inchanga Islamic Centre
Our programmes
Serving the community, body and soul
From home visits and madrassah classes to food hampers and Janaazah services, our work touches every stage of life.
Social Welfare
- Food and clothing hampers
- Medical services
- Support for orphans
- Ambulance service
- Help with daily problems of the Ummah
Islamic Education
Madrassahs at the centre and across surrounding communities, teaching Qur'an, Hifz, Fiqh, history, Arabic, Tarbiyah and Du'a.
Secular Education
Inchanga Muslim School (Grade 0–7) plus secular classes at the centre for our Abu Darda Hifz students, alongside support for learners in local township schools up to matric.
Sisters' Desk
To empower Muslim mothers, sewing classes run every Tuesday at the centre, along with skills training, cooking, baking and literacy classes.
Adult Classes
Classes for new reverts and parents on Mondays and Tuesdays at all satellite madrassahs, run by a qualified ABET teacher. Sunday adult classes and counselling at the centre.
Janaazah Services
A ghusl khana at the centre since 1997 and our own cemetery, established in 1996, serving the Muslim community of the area.
Eid & Jumu'ah
Madrassah children from all satellite centres gather for the Eid Salaah programme at Inchanga. Weekly Jumu'ah Salaah is held at Mpumalanga Unit 2 Madrassah.
Thanks to the Islamic Medical Association for continuously providing medical services at all satellite centres. Feeding takes place daily at all our madaaris.
Our facilities & services
What we offer the community
Dawah
Inviting people to Islam and nurturing new Muslims in their Deen.
- Field visits
- Sunday classes
- Visiting Muslim & non-Muslim homes
- Talks at schools
- Da'ee training of students
Marriage
Guidance for couples and families according to Shari'ah.
- Nikah after reverting
- Rights of spouses
- Divorce in Islam
- Observing Iddah
- Lobola in Islam
Ibaadah
A place of worship for the community throughout the year.
- Five daily Salaah
- Jumu'ah Salaah
- Taraweeh Salaah
- Eid Salaah
Sisters' Desk
Empowering women and mothers with skills and knowledge.
- Skills training
- Sewing & knitting
- Cooking & baking
- Literacy classes
- Rights & obligations of women in Islam
Social Welfare
Caring for the most vulnerable in our community.
- Visiting needy families
- Care of orphans, widows & pensioners
- Addressing family problems
- Student bursaries
- Hospital visits
- Provision of food
Janaazah
Dignified burial services for the Muslim community.
- Ghusl khana since 1997
- Ghusl done at the centre
- Cemetery established in 1996
Madrassah Syllabus
A complete foundation in Deen for children at all our madrassahs.
- Qur'an
- Hifz
- Fiqh & history
- Arabic
- Tarbiyah
- Du'a
Our madrassah network
Satellite madrassahs across the valley
To bring Deen closer to people's homes, the centre runs satellite madrassahs and Dawah centres in the communities around Inchanga and Mpumalanga. Children are taught Qur'an and Islamic studies, adults attend classes, and meals are provided daily.
Each madrassah relies on donor support for teachers' salaries, daily feeding and upkeep. Sponsor the work.
- Inchanga Islamic Centre
- Sankontshe
- Mpumalanga Section 1
- Mpumalanga Section 2
- Mpumalanga Section 4
- Mophela
- Dhipini
- Georgedale
- Zibuse
- Fredville
- Minitown
Inchanga Muslim School
Academic excellence with an Islamic ethos
Established in 2007, Inchanga Muslim School caters for Grade 0 to Grade 7, with Islamiyyat as part of the syllabus. Our learners come from the local communities, and we aim to enrich student life while uplifting the Islamic ethos.
2007Established
Gr 0–7Foundation to Senior
IslamiyyatIn the syllabus
السلام عليكم ورحمة الله
"Welcome to our website. I am honoured to be the principal of Inchanga Muslim School. I have been entrusted with continuing the academic excellence of this school, enriching the quality of student life and uplifting the Islamic ethos."
SK
Mr Suleman KharsanyPrincipal · principal@inchanga.co.za
Support our work
Your Lillah and Zakaat at work
Donate securely online with PayFast, or by EFT straight into our bank account with no added fees. Excess funds received for a specific project will be used in other projects of the Centre and School.
Bank transfer (EFT)
No added levy. Please use your full name and specify Lillah or Zakaat as the reference.
- Bank
- First National Bank
- Account name
- Inchanga Islamic Centre
- Account number
- 508 401 45136
- Branch code
- 250655
- Account type
- Cheque account
- Reference
- Full name + Lillah / Zakaat
Kindly email your proof of payment to donations@inchanga.co.za to receive a receipt.
Section 18A tax certificatesAvailable on request. Please supply your full details so that a Section 18A certificate can be issued.
Registered non-profitInchanga Islamic Centre is registered with the Department of Social Development as NPO 020‑098.
Sponsor a projectWant to support a madrassah, orphan care or feeding? Contact the office and we will guide you.
"It is mentioned in a Hadith that you should seek sustenance from Allah Ta'ala by spending in His path. In other words, by your giving charity, Allah Ta'ala will grant you barakah in your sustenance."
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Life at the Centre
Questions
Frequently asked
Can't find your answer? Call the office on 076 234 4828 or email secretary@inchanga.co.za.
Can I give my Zakaat to the Centre?
Yes. Choose "Zakaat" when donating online, or use "Zakaat" with your full name as the EFT reference. If you pay online, please add the PayFast levy so the full Zakaat amount reaches us, or pay by EFT where there is no levy.
How do I get a Section 18A tax certificate?
Email your proof of payment to donations@inchanga.co.za along with your full name, ID or company registration number, address and contact details, and request a Section 18A certificate.
What are the office hours?
Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 15:00. The office is closed between 12:00 and 13:30 on Fridays for Jumu'ah.
Can I volunteer or get involved?
Absolutely. The Ameer appeals to brothers and sisters to get involved in our Dawah, welfare, teaching and Sisters' Desk programmes. Contact the office to find out where you can help.
How do I enrol a child at Inchanga Muslim School?
The school caters for Grade 0 to Grade 7. Please contact the principal at principal@inchanga.co.za or the office for admission information.
Where is the Centre?
789 Old Main Road, Inchanga West, 3706, KwaZulu-Natal – midway between Durban and Pietermaritzburg. Get directions.
Contact us
Visit, call or send us a message
Address
789 Old Main Road, Inchanga West, 3706
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Phone
Office: 076 234 4828
Tel: 031 783 4164
Office: secretary@inchanga.co.za
Principal: principal@inchanga.co.za
Donations: donations@inchanga.co.za
Office hours
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 15:00
Fridays closed 12:00 – 13:30