RIWA - Rural Islamic Welfare Association

07/10/2026

ONE FUNDRAISER. ONE CHANCE. ONE PURPOSE.
HELP US KEEP RIWA’S FOOD STATIONS COOKING INTO 2027!
Due to the many events taking place in our communities this year, RIWA was only able to secure one date for a fundraiser in 2026. We normally have two fundraisers for the year!!
That makes YOUR SUPPORT MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER.
BUY A BRAAI PLATTER TICKET
or
❤️ DONATE TOWARDS THE COSTS OF THE BRAAI
Every ticket and every donation will help RIWA sustain our weekly Food Stations serving vulnerable and impoverished communities in and around Paarl and Wellington.
But this isn't simply about a braai.
It's about keeping the pots cooking.
It's about keeping people fed.
It's about keeping hope alive.
COME MEET THE RIWA TEAM!
When you collect your platter, don't just fetch and go!
Come socialise with us.
Enjoy our snacks on sale.
Pies! Samoosas! Cakes! and more.
Meet our amazing cooks — the heroes and heroines behind our Food Stations.
Meet the RIWA team and become part of our growing RIWA family.
BE A RIWA WARRIOR.
BE A FRIEND OF RIWA.
Your support helps us continue being a source of light, dignity and hope for people who are unemployed, vulnerable or struggling to survive each day.
PLEASE HELP US MAKE THIS ONE FUNDRAISER COUNT.
Together, let's raise enough to carry our Food Stations into the new year.
KEEP THE POTS COOKING.
KEEP THE HOPE ALIVE.
SUPPORT RIWA.
RIWA — People Helping People

28/08/2026

Help RIWA Fulfil Our Pledge of Pies for the PMJ Boland Festival!

Assalamu alaykum, dear community!

The PMJ Boland Festival (2–4 October 2026) is coming, and we are honoured to share that RIWA has pledged to supply the pies for the Festival’s official Savoury Stall!

But to turn this pledge into reality, we need our generous community of donors and sponsors to come forward. We are sourcing bulk pies for the stall, and we can't do it without you!

Here’s how you can back this pledge:
Sponsor a batch of 100 pies for just R350 – or contribute any amount you can. We need multiple sponsors to cover our total commitment to the Festival. Every donor brings us one step closer to fulfilling our promise!

مَّثَلُ ٱلَّذِينَ يُنفِقُونَ أَمْوَٰلَهُمْ فِى سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ كَمَثَلِ حَبَّةٍ أَنۢبَتَتْ سَبْعَ سَنَابِلَ فِى كُلِّ سُنۢبُلَةٍۢ مِّا۟ئَةُ حَبَّةٍۢ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ يُضَـٰعِفُ لِمَن يَشَآءُ ۗ وَٱللَّهُ وَٰسِعٌ عَلِيمٌ ٢٦١

The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allāh is like a seed [of grain] which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allāh multiplies [His reward] for whom He wills. And Allāh is all-Encompassing and Knowing.

Quran 2:261

Please deposit your contribution by 25 September 2026 so we can arrange the bulk order.

Banking Details:

· Account: Rural Islamic Welfare Association
· Acc No: 4096374899 | Branch: 632005
· Type: Cheque / Current | Ref: Your Name / Pies

Jazakallah Khair for helping RIWA support this wonderful community event. May Allah place barakah in your giving and reward you immensely. Ameen! 🤲

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09/07/2026

Assalaamu Alaikum - Peace be Upon you.

27/06/2026

RIWA & Islamic Relief South Africa (IRSA) Qurbani Project in Paarl and surrounding communities. Alhamdulillah, through this beautiful partnership, hundreds of families were able to share in the blessings of Qurbani.
A heartfelt shukran to the incredible RIWA and IRSA teams whose dedication, unity, and clockwork cooperation ensured that every stage of the project was carried out with excellence, dignity, and compassion.
To every recipient who patiently collected their Qurbani parcels, may Allah ﷻ place barakah in your homes and accept your du'as.
To Paarl Muslim Jamaah shukran for the venue of distribution and your generous service of availing your vehicle and driver for transport.
To every donor, jazākumullāhu khayran. Your generosity brought smiles, nourishment, and hope to families in need. May Allah ﷻ accept your Qurbani, multiply your rewards beyond measure, forgive your sins, grant you abundant barakah in your wealth and families, and make your kindness a means of ongoing reward in this life and the Hereafter.
Together, we continue to demonstrate that when communities unite in the service of Allah, lives are touched with mercy, dignity, and hope.
Alhamdulillah. Shukran to everyone who made this project a success. May Allah ﷻ accept from us all. Ameen.

17/03/2026

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajiʿoon.

With hearts weighed by loss, we bid farewell to our dear brother, Madinie Abrahams, a devoted and valued member of RIWA, whose presence brought ease and sincerity, to all he served.
Madinie carried his responsibilities with a humility to be admired. Whether in his work with the Africa Muslim Agency or Islamic Relief SA programs, he gave of himself fully — effortlessly, thoroughly, and without complaint. He was the kind of soul every team hopes for: dependable, humble, and always ready to step forward. And in moments where pressure could overwhelm, he would gently reassure us with his familiar words, “Don’t worry, I have it covered” — a reflection of both his commitment and his calm trust in Allah.
His contribution was not only in what he did, but in how he made others feel, supported, at ease, and united in purpose. His absence leaves a space that cannot be filled, and his loss is deeply felt by all of us at RIWA.
We are profoundly grateful for his selfless service, his unwavering dedication, and the ease he brought to every effort. May Allah SWT accept every moment of his work as sadaqah jariyah, a continuous charity that benefits him long after his return.
May Allah SWT envelop him in His infinite mercy, grant him complete maghfirah, expand his Qabr with light, and elevate him to Jannatul Firdous. May his good deeds weigh heavily on his scale, and may he be reunited with his loved ones in the highest gardens of Jannah.
O Allah, grant patience and strength to his family, friends, and the RIWA Team. Replace our grief with sabr and our loss with reward.
Ameen.

12/02/2026

Ramadaan 2026 Zakaah Appeal (RIWA)

Respected brothers and sisters,
As we prepare for Ramadaan, we prepare our homes, our schedules, and our hearts. But there are families who are not preparing for Ramadaan, they are preparing to face another day of uncertainty.
There are fathers who have lost their income unexpectedly, trying to shield their families from fear.
There are households quietly carrying burdens they cannot solve alone.
For them, Zakaah is not a concept.
It is relief.
It is dignity.
It is hope.
Allah سبحانه وتعالى has made Zakaah an obligation — not only to purify our wealth, but to protect the vulnerable among us. It is their right over what we have been given.
This Ramadaan, RIWA is focusing specifically on verified emergency relief cases. Each case is carefully assessed. Each recipient is eligible. Each distribution is handled with transparency and accountability.
Alhamdulillah, RIWA has a proven and transparent record. Your Zakaah is treated as an amaanah, a trust, and delivered responsibly to those in genuine crisis.
Brothers and sisters, hardship does not wait for Ramadaan to pass.
And relief should not be delayed.
If your Zakaah is due, calculate it.
If you have delayed it, prioritise it.
If Allah has blessed you with wealth, fulfil this pillar with sincerity and urgency.
You can contribute your Zakaah directly to RIWA.
Give calmly.
Give consciously.
Give knowing that perhaps one payment from you will change the course of a family’s hardship.
May Allah accept our Zakaah, purify our wealth, place barakah in what remains, and make us a means of mercy for others this Ramadaan.
Ameen.

12/12/2025

11/12/2025

A Tribute to Our Beloved Cooks, Aids & Their Families

To our wonderful cooks, your dedicated helpers, and the families who support you—RIWA is deeply indebted to you. We cannot begin to express our immense gratitude for the way you give so selflessly, asking for nothing in return, serving your community with open hearts and the most beautiful smiles.

May Almighty bless you all abundantly. May your path be one of ease, barakah, goodness, and good health Ameen🤲🏽. No words can ever fully capture how priceless your service is.

Without you, RIWA could not carry out this noble work. Because of you, children’s faces light up with joy, and the hungry can rest knowing they will sleep with a full belly.

You are the quiet heroes behind every warm meal and every grateful smile. Allah reward you beyond measure Ameen🤲🏽. SHUKRAN❤️🌹💐

A small token of appreciation from RIWA. Wishing you a beautiful and peaceful Festive Season. May your days be filled with rest, joy, and renewal. Start the new year with those same beautiful smiles that brighten our community. Much love, and please stay safe. ♥️