History

In January 2000, the Darul Ihsan Centre, then named Research & Education Centre (DIRECT), was established in Kwa-Duguza (Stanger), a town on the North Coast of KZN Province, South Africa by Mufti Zubair Bayat, with the primary objective of the preservation and promotion of the correct message of Islam along with rendering a variety of services to the community.

Due to the increasing needs and requirements of the community, the services of Darul Ihsan needed to be expanded. In December 2004, Darul Ihsan relocated to Sea Cow Lake, Durban.

Presently, the Darul Ihsan Centre Head office is located at Sea Cow Lake, with branch in Phoenix.

Objectives

One of the key objectives of the Centre is to promote a better understanding of Islam as a religion of peace, thereby serving as a bridge-builder between faiths and communities. The centre strives to serve the Muslim community in particular and the broader community in general. It is guided and managed by qualified Islamic scholars (Ulama) and it aspires to co-operate and network with other organisations for the common good and benefit of humanity.

Activities

Darul Ihsan Centre provides a variety of services such as Fatwa, Counselling, Education & Training, Hifz Class, High-School Students Madrasah, Welfare, Ulama Development Programs, Publications, Da'wah, Relief, Mediation & Arbitration, Workshops, Empowerment Programs, Youth Development, Drug Counselling, Seminars, Websites and other related activities.

Affiliations

Darul Ihsan is affiliated to the United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) South African National Halaal Authority (SANHA), the National Muslim Prison Board (NMPB) the Southern African Ulama Forum (SAUF), South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC), among others.