ABOUT US
We are students of the Islamic tradition, and graduates of various Islamic seminary institutions and secular universities both locally and abroad. All of us are deeply invested in the conceptualization and development of truly Islamic societies, and we recognize the role that Muslim participation, political or otherwise, plays in making non-Muslim majority societies more hospitable to Muslims and better for all people. This participation, however, must always occur within the parameters set by the Sharīʿah, lest our community lose its identity rooted in the Islamic faith and the Divine law.
MISSION
Islamicity conducts research into South African political trends and government policy, and advocates for broad and active participation of Muslim communities in South African politics and civil society. Inspired by the holy texts of Islam and the South African constitution, Islamicity SA strives to equip Muslim communities with the knowledge and training required for beneficial civic engagement in South African society.
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES
- Islamicity is guided by the Islamic principle of Justice (al-‘Adl) and the Five Divine Objectives of Islam (Maqasid al-Sharīʿah): preservation of religion, life, intellect, lineage, and property.
- Islamicity is Muslim interest organization, but embraces a non-racial, non-partisan, pluralist attitude in all its activities.
- Islamicity engages with any willing citizen, organization, or institution regardless of race, religion, political ideology, or political affiliation, but maintains the right to collaborate with those whose core values align with our own.
- Islamicity is independent, where funders, political parties, individuals or interest groups do not have influence or control over the Institution, its activities, research directions and outcomes.
- Islamicity is measured based on its impact on society
- Islamicity acts consistently in the Public Interest to achieve its mission and all policy proposals must abide by the core values of the organization.
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES
- Research and Applied Research in the areas of policy focus within a Values based framework
- Provision of experts to contribute to policy debates and analysis in the media within areas of focus
- Initiation of research that preserves the Heritage and History of the Muslim community in South Africa and the celebration of their contribution to Social Justice and Freedom.