The IslamicText Institute

15/04/2026

A fulfilling marriage is more than romance, it’s about rights, duties, and true companionship.

Join the IslamicText Institute Marriage Course 2026 and discover what truly sustains a marriage beyond emotions.

💍 Foundations of a Lasting Union
- Rights
- Duties
- Caring
- Friendship

Whether you’re:
• Preparing for marriage
• or Already married and want to strengthen one of the most important bonds — your marriage.

📚 Presented by Shaykh Allie Khalfe
🖥 5 Online Sessions (Zoom)
📅 May 2026 | Thursday Evenings
🎥 Recordings available (Google Classroom)
🧾 R300 for 5 hourly sessions

📲 Register via WhatsApp only: +27 71 413 8725

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22/01/2026

🌿 YOUTH MADRASAH 2026 | REGISTRATION NOW OPEN 🌿

Every child is unique — and not every child learns in the same way.

Some thrive in memorisation, others in recitation.
Some love calligraphy, history, biographies, or exploring the wonders of science.

At The IslamicText Institute Youth Madrasah, we acknowledge these differences and nurture them. Our goal is not to force one mould, but to unearth each child’s potential in a supportive, faith-centred environment.

This year, we are committed to empowering our children with:
✨ Confidence
✨ Beneficial Islamic knowledge
✨ Wisdom and understanding
✨ Compassion and strong character

📍 Location: IslamicText Institute, 90A Jupiter Road, Surrey Estate

🕙 Time: Saturdays | 10:00 – 12:00

👧🧒 Grades: R – Grade 8

💰 Fees: R400 per learner | R100 per additional sibling
A space where your child is seen, valued, and guided — not compared.

A madrasah that focuses on tarbiyah, not pressure.

📲 Registration via WhatsApp:
071 413 8725

👉 See comments section for further details.

21/01/2026

IslamicText Institute Youth Madrasah 2026

We are pleased to announce that we will be catering for learners from Grade R to Grade 8.

Key information:

Start Date & Registration:
• Madrasah will commence on *Saturday, 31 January 2026*
• This day will serve as *both registration and the first day of class

Fees:
• Registration fee: R200 per learner - This includes the Madrasah textbook.
• Monthly Fees:
o R400 per learner
o R100 per additional sibling
• Fees are payable monthly from February to November (10 months)
• Fees must be paid via EFT only
• A payment reference will be provided via WhatsApp from admin

Class Times:
• Madrasah doors open at 09:45
• Classes begin promptly at 10:00
• Duration: 2 hours, including a 15-minute break
• A light snack is encouraged

*Queries & Contact Details:*
📞 IslamicText WhatsApp Business Line (text only): +2771 413 8725
📞 Mariam +27 81 551 9722

We look forward to welcoming our learners and families for a beneficial year of learning, growth, and connection, Insha-Allah.

IslamicText Admin

08/10/2025

A Journey Through Time with Al-Shafi‘i – Volume 4 📖✨

Last Sunday, 28 September, we had the honor of hosting the launch of A Journey Through Time with Al-Shafi‘i (Vol. 4) — a gathering filled with barakah, deep reflection, and a shared love for classical knowledge. 🌿

The mosque was alive with seekers of knowledge — hearts and minds eager to grow, connect, and celebrate this milestone together.

We were blessed with an incredible panel of speakers:

🎙 MC: Saliegh Salaam — CFA, Chief Investment Officer and leading figure in South Africa’s financial industry

💻 WebApp Launch & Presentation: Adiel Kader – MD & Co-founder of Solutions 365

🎤 Guest Speaker: Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool – a statesman whose journey spans activism, diplomacy, and global thought leadership

📚 Author: Shaykh Allie Khalfe – Scholar, Author & Educator

🙏 Vote of Thanks: Razack Rawoot – Senior Manager, Finance Business Partnering at Cape Town International Airport (and brother-in-law to Shaykh Allie)

🌹 Surprise Guest: Shaykh Sadullah Khan, who graced the gathering with a heartfelt poem in honor of Shaykh Allie’s birthday

A heartfelt thank you to Muhammadiyyah Mosque in Tennyson Street, Salt River, for graciously hosting this blessed event. 🕌

Thank you to everyone who took the time out to spend an enlightening morning with us, May Allah continue to bless you all immensely.

Truly, a day of gratitude, knowledge, and timeless inspiration. 💫

05/04/2025

🌿 Wellness Course – A Holistic Islamic Approach for All 🌿

Life’s pressures can be overwhelming, especially for our youth, who face constant stress and uncertainty. This course is ideal for individuals and families looking to nurture their emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being through an Islamic perspective.

✨ What to Expect:
✅ Guided sessions with Shaykh Allie Khalfe
✅ Practical tools to navigate stress & anxiety
✅ Perfect for families to grow and heal together
✅ Interactive online classes from the comfort of your home
✅ All sessions are recorded and available for up to 8 weeks via Google Classroom.
✅ Notes are provided

📅 When - Thursday evenings, 1 - 29 May
🕰️ Time - 19:30 - 20:30 (SAST)
💰 Course Fee - R300 (5 Sessions)
📍 Where - Online (Zoom)

Whether you’re a parent, youth, or simply seeking balance in life, this course will help you reconnect with Islamic wisdom for a healthier, happier you. 🌙

🔗 Register via WhatsApp: +27714138725



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The IslamicText Institute was started in 2006 by Sh Allie Khalfe and was greatly inspired by the Zawia Masjid in CapeTown. The official opening was done by Sh Seraj Hendricks.

Admin: Naeema Toefy-Khalfe

01/03/2025

As we approach the first night of Ramadān, here are some of the highly recommended adhkar passed on by our shaykhs, which may be read on the first night, and for the duration of Ramadān.

13/02/2025

Here are some of the tried and tested adhkār recommended for the eve of Ruwa (Nisf Sha'bān):

1. Recitation of Surah Yasin 3 times with the following intentions:

الأولى: بنية طول العمر
A) Make the niyya for a long life (so that we may do more good deeds and renew and refresh our tawba).

الثانية: بنية دفع البلاء
B) Make the niyya to have calamities removed.
الثالثة: بنية الاستغناء عن الناس
C) Make the niyya to be less dependent on people (and more dependant on Allah).

2. Recite the attached dua (slide 2).

12/02/2025

The preservation of human dignity (hifdh al-'ird) forms part of the (six) principles religion revolves on and comes with intrinsic benefit.

For example, if one treats employees like human beings and with respect, they will give you more than you can dream of, and you will find them attracted to you like a magnet. But, if one treats employees like numbers bereft of compassion, witness them fleeing from you as soon as the opportunity arises. Try it.

This basic human skill of how to treat the next person is applicable to all spheres of work, especially institutes and places of religious knowledge. Allah ﷻ says to His Prophet ﷺ in the Quran, "Were you cruel and hard of heart, they would have certainly fled from you." ( Al-Imran: 3:159 )

The six principles are listed in the photo below.

Registration for Junior and Adult Classes via whatsapp 0714138725

23/01/2025

The IslamicText Institute Youth Madrasah starts this Saturday, 25 January 2025, 10:00 - 12:00.

To register or enquier, simpler text on: +27714138725 or +27799937167

19/01/2025

Thanks to everyone who made our first class for 2025 so meaningful. Shukran to everyone who attended.

For those interested in the learning the classical texts and connecting ro the lumineriea of the past, this is the perfect time to embark on a journey of sacred knowledge—join us and enrich your understanding.

Here are a few moments captured from todays class. We look forward to welcoming you to our classes soon!

Register now via WhatsApp: +2771413 8725.

13/01/2025

"Invest in your child’s future with quality Islamic education!

✨ Join our Youth Madrasah 2025 program for a nurturing environment that develops young minds spiritually and intellectually.

📚 Saturdays 10:00 – 12:00
📍 90A Jupiter Road, Surrey Estate
📚 Fees: R400/month per learner (R100 extra per sibling)

📱 Register now via WhatsApp: +27714138725 | +27799937167
Spaces are limited – secure your spot today!"

Start date Saturday, 25 January 2025.

The IslamicText Institute was started in 2006 by Sh Allie Khalfe and was greatly inspired by the Zawia Masjid in CapeTown. The official opening was done by Sh Seraj Hendricks.

Admin: Naeema Toefy-Khalfe

08/12/2024

Just behind the Azhar Mosque in Cairo, lies buried the Hanafi jurist, muhaddith, gnostic, and wali of the awliya, Imam Badruddin al-'Ayni, author of the treasured commentary on Sahih Bukhari. While he was authorng his commentary, it happened that the Shafi'i master, Ibn Hajr al-Asqallani was also completing his own Shafi'i commentary on Bukhari's Sahih.

Both the Hanafi Al-Ayni and the Shafi'i Ibn Hajr taught at the same madrasah, and sat at the same pillar. One day the pillar collapsed and Imam 'Ayni blamed the stones (hajr), while Ibn Hajr blamed the foundation ('ayn), and the two just couldn't get along afterwards 🙂.

If these walls could talk, they would takes us on a mesmerizing journey through time.