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The Association of Muslim Accountants and Lawyers of South Africa (AMAL)

About

We empower professionals in the fields of Accounting and Law

AMAL, which stands for The Association of Muslim Accountants and Lawyers, is an organisation based in South Africa. It was founded in 1984 with the aim of empowering Muslim professionals in the fields of accounting and law. 

Serving for over

41 Years,

since 1984

41

Aims and Objectives

  • To unite shariah conscious individuals engaged in law, accounting and commerce, whether professionally or academically, fostering a spirit of brotherhood, research and co-operation.
  • To assist and encourage Muslim professionals in cultivating, understanding and promoting an Islamic ethos within their respective professions.
  • To advance research and education on specific aspects of Islamic law and Commerce for the benefit of the wider community.
  • To facilitate and promote effective learning in the fields of law, commerce and accounting through the publication of relevant literature.
  • To collaborate with other professional and community organisations, fostering mutual cooperation on issues of shared interest.
  • To actively engage in relevant national and international conferences, promoting ongoing professional development and education.

AMAL has a rich history of providing a platform for Muslim professionals to network, share knowledge, and engage in community service. AMAL has been instrumental in promoting the interests of Muslim professionals in South Africa and has played a key role in the development of the Muslim community in the country.

What We Do

Empowerment Through Knowledge

AMAL members have always held and maintained the goal of empowerment through knowledge. AMAL has held many events in aid of educating and empowering the public in terms of the accounting, commercial and legal domains and continues to strive towards this goal by hosting continuous education seminars, conferences, webinars and workshops (Visit our Events Page for more info).

Islamic Legacy

AMAL, as an organization, added a new dimension to Islamic activity in South Africa in that it brought to the fore Islamic economic and legal thought and practice, and highlighted the need for the development of this in South Africa as well as the implementation of this in daily practices. In its early years, AMAL hosted the first ever Islamic Economics Conference in South Africa. This conference provided the profile of AMAL with a tremendous lift in its embryonic stage. The conference served as a platform to highlight some initiatives in South Africa in regard to the Islamic Economics sphere, with Professor Khurshid Ahmed as the keynote speaker. Additionally, this conference had created possibilities for Islamic Banking and Finance within our country by creating a sense of consciousness towards Islamic sensitive ethics in terms of Banking and Finance.

Non-Profit Organisation

As a Muslim based non-profit organisation, AMAL is dedicated to communal welfare, whereby our organisation is almost always willing to assist any issue which will benefit the community. This stems from the deepest international principles of brotherhood and humanity.

 

Apartheid Struggles

The history of AMAL is dated to the apartheid times in South African History. Senior members of AMAL recall, on many occasions during the apartheid era, when the members of AMAL were requested to provide some sense of assistance against the onslaught of security police against fellow Muslim organizations. AMAL members had willingly assisted in these struggles. It has been a pleasure for AMAL to take a standpoint against the apartheid government in those trying times.

Empowerment

AMAL has and always will strive towards empowerment through knowledge, because through knowledge lies wisdom.

Team

Executive Team

Shabir Chohan
Chairman
Zain Fakroodeen
Vice Chairman
Luqmaan Essa
Treasurer
Imraan Subrathie
Secretary
Faizal Suleman
Deputy Secretary
(Head: Accounts Chapter)
Ashraf Parker
Head: Legal Chapter
A C Khan
Assistant Secretary
Hafsah Suleman
Member of Exco
Yacoob Ballim
Member of Exco
Aslam Mayat
Member of Exco
Munirah Osman
Member of Exco

Legacy

40 Years of Legacy

AMAL, The Association of Muslim Accountants and Lawyers, celebrated its 40th anniversary at a gala dinner held in Durban on 13th September 2024. This is a significant milestone in the organization’s history

Presentations included the history on the organization and key achievements over four decades including highlighting its future strategy.

Founding and other key members were recognized for their contribution to this organization.

It was noted that the objectives of the organization was relevant 40 years ago and even more relevant today specifically from an Islamic perspective. AMAL membership is open to all.

The guest speaker was Zunaid Bulbulia who delivered an excellent presentation on the evolution of technology and its impact on business and mentioned various Artificial Intelligence tools for accountants and lawyers. He also stressed the importance of adapting to the digital revolution and leveraging AI to enhance business operations.

Thank you to our corporate sponsors Al Baraka Bank South Africa and the event sponsors including IBV International Vaults who was represented by its CEO , Ashok Sewnarain who highlighted the history and challenges in establishing the business. Thank you to our sponsor Bryte Insurance Company Limitedrepresented virtually by Head of Bryte Takaful Sedick Isaacs. Thank you also to sponsors Regent Business School and 27four Investment Managers.

AMAL is grateful for the membership support and will continue adding value and provide services meeting the needs of its members.

AMAL 40th Anniversary

13 September 2024

AMAL 40th Anniversary

13 September 2024

AMAL 40th Anniversary

13 September 2024

AMAL 40th Anniversary

13 September 2024

AMAL 40th Anniversary

13 September 2024

AMAL 40th Anniversary

13 September 2024

AMAL 40th Anniversary

13 September 2024

AMAL 40th Anniversary

13 September 2024

AMAL 40th Anniversary

13 September 2024

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Suite 4 GMH Centre
32 West Riding Row
Sherwood, 4091 
Durban, South Africa

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