Empowering Imams to uplift their communities
Preserving the Deen through exemplary Imams and delivering an exceptional support program.
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Who are we?
The Imam Development Program (IDP) was established in South Africa in 2014 with the aim to assist currently employed Imams and community leaders to empower, develop and refine their skills. We believe through developing effective community leaders; we can transform entire communities.
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Together with your support, we at the Imam Development Program will be able to continue our mission of empowering Imams and their communities. Your investment means we can continue to give Imams access to the tools they need to be the best Imams they can be.
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Orphanage
Our program and projects are Imam focused
In order to bring about the greatest impact and change in the community through the hand of an Imam. Your contribution will assist, support and develop the Imam, enhancing his position as the Imam; making him a better leader in his community. Your investment in an Imam is an investment in the Ummah!
Meet our Imams
Our program and projects are imam focused in order to bring about the greatest impact and change in his community through the hand of an Imam. Your contribution will assist, support and develop the Imam, enhancing his position as the Imam; making him a better leader in his community.
Watch their stories
Imam Rajab Mafuleka
Hear from Imam Rajab, Imam of Masjid Bilal based in Johannesburg Central, South Africa
Maulana Rameez Arends
A Martial Arts enthusiast and Imam in a community ridden with substance abuse and gangsterism, Maulana Rameez uses his background, & the benefit of an IDP skills workshop in Archery to engage at risk youth. Teaching them self defense & the Sunnah Sport of Archery.
Based in Cape Town, South Africa and a graduate from Darul Uloom Zakariyyah, Imam Rameez is also active in neighboring communities where you will often find him conducting the Jumu’ah Khutbah and doing da’wah.
Imam Ameen Yunus Sanudi
Imam Ameen had an objective and it was growth and inclusion! No matter your circumstance, an Imam will hold your hand every step of the way on your journey.
Imam Ameen is one of 200 Imams the Imam Development Program seeks to assist and support in his Noble Mission of being the Imam. We dedicate our efforts to ensure he can do more in his community by doing more for him.
Imam Jaasiya
Hear from Imam Jaasiya popularly known as Abu Muhammad, the Imam of Umbumbulu Islamic Centre (Al Imaan Village) in Umbumbulu, South Africa.
Imam Ayyub Vuyo Mokoena
The change in an Imam's life after joining IDP has been life changing, hear from Imam Ayyub himself.
Our Programs
IDP runs a series of innovative and need-sensitive programs across the communities our Imams serve. The programs belong to multiple categories: Zakat, Sadaqah, Sadaqah Jaariyah, Hardship Relief, etc. We also undertake the responsibility of implementing a number of programs for local and international charities. We invite you to explore and donate to various causes.
School & Madrasah
Zakat Al Maal
Zakat Al Fitr
Fidyah
Kaffarah
Imams First
Hardship Relief
Explorers
Bonus Program
Economic Empowerment
Mobility: Walkers and Wheelchairs
School & Madrasah
Mobility: Walkers and Wheelchairs
Water Wealth: A Borehole Initiative
The Good Loan: A Waqf Loan
Explorers
Bonus Program
Economic Empowerment
Aqeeqah/Sadaqah Sacrifice
Mobility: Walkers and Wheelchairs
Water Wealth: A Borehole Initiative
The Good Loan: A Waqf Loan
Legacy Roots: A Tree Initiative
Making a meaningful difference
Your contributions are instrumental to the Imams on the Imam Development Program as well as their communities.
14
African Countries impacted
592
Imams supported
2 million+
Muslims helped each year
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