History
The ISLAMIC DAWAH MOVEMENT TVL PTA made its humble beginning from a shop in Boom
Street Pretoria in the mid 70's, with the assistance of a few concerned voluntary Islamic
Workers May Allah Grant them & their progeny the best in both worlds. At a National Da'wah
Coordinating meeting in Tongaat, it was decided to set-up centers throughout the country.
In response to that, in 1982, with the kind assistance of 'Pretoria Islamic Society' premises were
made available & a full- time Da'ee was employed, in time for operations: Winter warmth &
Qurbani, to be implemented by the grace & mercy of Allah Azzawajal.
1983/84 the committee was expanded: comprising :Anver M Ayob,Siky Mohamed, A K
Ebrahim, A K Kurtha, Haroon Tar Muhammad, Riaz Ahmed Cassim,& Farhad Kana with
Abdullah Ghany Mokoena, who was also accommodated on the premises. Then Zozo houses
were erected to accommodate newcomers to the field, for in-house, resident crash courses on
the basics of Islam. Alhamdulillah, many tasks fulfilled over the years. Fundraising however, has
always been a problem.
Da'wah Network Youth Camp: Highlight for the 90's, was the beginning of Da'wah Network in
the then PWV Area to assist in effective Da'wah . This culminated in a youth camp at the
Mamelodi Islamic Centre over the December long weekend, where the youth of various
townships were involved in training & education of reverts to Islam. Future youth camps in the
various townships will greatly improve the quality of Islam among people. The major limiting
factor is not the will of the Da'wah workers,but Financial Resources!
In 1998, due to major renovations at the Pretoria Islamic Society ('P I S') Musjid in Marabastad,
our Da'wah Centre had to move, a block away to the Professional Block temporarily, being
promised bigger premises, on completion of the renovations to the Musjid. Much transpired in
the ensuing years, also resulting in the 'temporary' closure of the Dormitory housing the
students. 'P I S 'was unfortunately unable to provide the space promised to IDM on initially
moving out from the Mosque site, mysteriously flouted!
Another milestone was the establishment of the Islamic Centre at Mabopane. It's only through
the grace of AllMighty Allah, the untiring efforts of Abdullah Ghany & the financial backing of
Pretoria Muslim Congregation, that this project was accomplished. It is the intention of IDMpta to
assist in this very important field, as an ' Islamic Centre' is the cornerstone to establishing
Islamic Communities in townships, for the pleasure of ALLAH AZZAWAJAL.
Members attend a function at the 'Peanut Club' in Carmine Street Laudium where Da'wah in
Laudium, was discussed & Br Mohamed Husain Kana, offered the Peanut Club site to IDMpta.
May Allah Reward all of us both by intention & fulfilment. Aameen.
Da'wah Training: Abdullah Ghany & Adam Mohamed attended the Management Skills
Workshop by leading scholar Dr Omar Kasule of "IIFSO"( Int Is.Fed of Student Org).
Hospital Visits: The Military Hospital at Voortrekkerhoogte was visited to assist the Muslims &
tried arranging for them to attend classes at our Centre. Literature, an important feature of
Da'wah, freely distributed among the people at the site.
Thirteen years had passed on the First floor of the constricted Maraba Centre. Fortunately, most of the rentals were sponsored. Due to excessive Crime at the Maraba Centre,(part of which
building, was subsequently condemned after the fire) our office moved to FATIMA Centre in
Laudium. Kindly sponsored by Brother Anver Suliman (DK) & partners. Once again, May Allah
reward all.
We accommodated the stranded 'Madressa Taqwa students at our newly acquired premises, for
a short while, until, ownership of FATIMA Centre changed, which is when, once again we had to
move offices.
Br Shaheen Carrim came to our rescue by accommodating our offices in his building at 491
Navy street in 'White Blocks' in Laudium.
16/07/1999 Da'wah Program organized at Queen street Mosque (Town Mosque),where
Sunnyside Primary School students & teachers were invited ( non Muslims) to hear from
Abdullah Ghany Mokoena, about Revelations to the various Prophets. Moulana Sayed
Muhammud spoke on Christianity & Islam. Good turn-out and literature distributed!
22/07/1999 Da'wah program at a venue at Motla Village in Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria,
accommodating approximately 150 people. It was a very successful function, lectures were
given & lots of literature also distributed.
2/03/2000 Attended Cultural Fete organized by Muslim Students Association, at Medunsa
Medical University of South Africa. A fun filled day at their Sports field, where we occupied one
of the tables,spread with Islamic Literature. Many enquiries received & answered fruitfully!
Received a letter of gratitude from Student leader Br Ridwan I Omar. Attendance of
approximately 800 people. Alhumdullillah!
Year 2000 saw the moving to Erasmia of our brother Abdul Kadder Kurtha, who hasn't sat back,
but had taken-on another challenging task of running the affairs at Abubaker Sidique Musjid ,
nearby. This was thought to be a loss to IDM Pretoria We missed his invaluable in-put. But
Alhamdulillah he’s valuable input still reaches us Via the Pulpit at ABS & on ocation working
together on some small projects etc… May Allah Bless him & families in both worlds.
Sunday 21/05/2000 we Hosted World Renowned Scholar Dr Zakir Naik to speak on Islam,
Christianity & Hinduism at venue Alankar Cinema Hall. A mixed Audience of all faiths, fully
occupied every seat. The talks followed a very interesting & thought-provoking 'question &
answers' session.
20/09/2002 We hosted a successful Da'wah program at the Military Base in Voortrekker Hoogte
on the invitation of Sergeant LR Bapela on their Ubuntu Cultural Awareness Day. Abdullah
Ghany talked on the 'Value System of Islam'.
13/10/2002 Mr Gerard Jooste of the Primary School,who was quite impressed by the relevant
suggestions that Br Abdullah recommended, in response to some problem solving matters at a
political meeting they often met at, requested an informal meeting of their learners at a Mosque
in Pretoria. At which venue , Dr Anver Suliman,Sikander Mohamed & BR SALIM Ahmed led the
proceedings, for just under 2hours which included a tour of the Mosque precinct.
Up to mid 2013 IDMpta was under the wing of National Body based in KZN. Funding from
Pretoria was for the Head office in KZN. After the deterioration of Dr Dada's health, having just
undergone heart surgery, he indicated that the Pretoria office should fend for itself, & that
Durban office would no longer carry the expenses, which, in any case, was borne by collection
to Durban FROM PRETORIA! Officially separated from KZN Branch IDM of SA.
Fnb saving accounts were opened,to avoid excessive bank charges,for IDMTG :- 13/07/2013
Lillah a/c 62481072636; 2014 , Zakah a/c 62421158199
14/12/2014 Solsons Property Investments (Pty) Ltd. Acquired new spacious premises
sponsored By Br.Yusuf Suliman Bhidia for the EsaleSawaab of his late father Hajee Suliman
Hajee Moosa. May Allah (SWT) let Solly bha's soul rest in Peace & grant him Janatul Firdous.
May Allah (SWT) grant his family good health, happiness, & pious offspring, with the best in
both worlds.
20/05/2015 New Office Launch for awareness of the New IDMPta Centre was held at the
Laudium Civic Centre. In spite of 'load- shedding' about five hundred people attended the
enlightening function. Qari Binyameen of Pakistan, rendered the opening Qiraat & Br.
Mohamed, the Naths. Various speakers gave short inspiring talks on Living Islam practically and
'passing-on' the Message, as being the most important function of a Muslim. H T Mohamed ,
Zubair, Noor, Ameen & Siky organized the catering. Sound, filming & recording was handled by
Feizal Jalalpor. A business leader among the Somali Community in Pretoria West showed much
interest in wanting to assist in the ' Da'wah' for Pretoria West. May Allah reward all with the best
in both worlds.
October 2015 Renovations & repairs at Itireleng Township Office, Ml Suliman. Desks, Doors
Repaired Labour welder steel pipes etc... upholstery, & stationery supplied to them.
January 2016 Opening of afternoon Madressa to assist the muslim Jamaat currently having
thirty learners, at Erasmus Hebron ,district Pretoria North.
29/05/2016 Julsa Day. Provisions for food prepared with the assistance of local business
namely Kismet Store & certain individuals. The occasion was a great success ,Alhumdullillah !
Abdullah ,Habiba & members of the management committee attended.
'What ISRA/ Mi'RAJ is all about !' Our May 2016 Laudium Sun advert depicts the events
leading to the Ascention of our beloved Prophet on the Night Journey to the seventh Heaven
when he was given this wonderful gift: the five daily prayers for the Ummah etc...
2016 also saw the establishment of the Da'wah Office in the Mosque courtyard at Itireleng
Squatter camp manned by Ishmail Sumaila.
19/06/2016 Christoffel Str Da'wah proposition,Somalian community leader involvement
During February 2017, we continued the Skills Development Program with space kindly
provided by Ismail (Miley) Sikander Bawa, also in Itereleng ,but a more suitable space.
Computers& Office furniture was sponsored. Ishmael Sumaila manned the project for a short
period in 'squatter camp' then went on to pursue other career plans etc...
June 2017 Began preparations for Ramadaan at the branches, future plan: Qurbany!
1/12/2017 Decided to open account at AlBaraka in the new year,for ease of banking & security.
20/03/2018 We Opened bank a/c at AlBaraka Bank under the name of Moral Development
Foundation, also hopefully to save on high Fnb bank charges. NPO # applied for.
NPC 2015/182671 /08. PBD:9300 6175
10/11/2018 Six persons from Masemola family embraced Islam at 1610 Masango stand
Winterveld.
September 2018 Mayfair Da'wah office established with Ramadan Mukwashi in attendance.
2018 :Da'wah Literature & Islamic info-cards printed
for distribution at various Schools, Universities,Hospitals & other venues & gatherings where
talks were to be given.
8/03/2019 Placed a color advert in the Laudium Sun (1/8thpage) on 'the shining Prophets of
Islam.
3/07/19 Special Meeting regarding name change request by Dr Dada was refuted as the
members considered it unreasonable, & would be discussed at a later meeting. Quotes were to
be sought for the installation of a borehole at Hebron Islamic Centre. then (Covid19…)
5/08/2019: for the outreach program at Kwagga Centre, Misubah had the good fortune of
speaking to appromimately forty people on 'pillars of Islam' & also invited them to the office in
Laudium for sharing further information over tea.
December 2019. Sikander to Sponsor land for Develoment of Islamic Centre.
Lockdown Due to COVID 19 PENDEMIC - Worldwide Panic Causes Shutdown
January 2020: Acquired an additional hall adjoining our premises at Mishka Centre. Hope to
have classes resume & establish a Halaqaat. Also hold regular local domestic worker
workshops etc...
Lockdown hampered activities from March 2020. Erratic attendance year-round!
Shutdown 15/12/2020.
2021,office opened only at the beginning of March with one staff member, Mustapha.
Had it not been for above Sponsored Rentals , it would have been difficult to survive as Fund
Raising has been the Most Difficult of our tasks, and still is, as aging Br Anver's mobility is now
curbed. Shutdown too has affected World Economy. Nevertheless Da'wah has to carry on!
We need to invite New Blood to take the organisational Da'wah efforts, to a higher level,
InshaAllah!
APPEAL: For greater impetus to the Da'wah effort, your FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION is humbly
requested. We pray YOUR contribution be accepted by ALMIGHTY ALLAH in HIS Cause, and
that Allah (SWT) grants us all Forgiveness, & the best in both worlds.
INSHAALLAH ! May
AllahAzzawajal accept all our Sincere good Dua's.