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The Organisation was founded by the Late Moulana Ahmed Mukhtar Siddiqui and other individuals that included the Late A.I. Kajee, C.M. Angalia, Tayob Sacoor, M.S. Kharwa, Sayed Fakroodeen, Ismail Osman, E.M. Paruk, and A.K.E. Bux. These young Muslims felt a need for a Children’s Home where shelter and care could be provided to Muslim Orphans, the homeless and destitute. Mr. E.M. Paruk offered the free use of a wood and iron cottage in Inanda Road, Sea Cow Lake, and from this initial move was brought into reality. The first Muslim Orphanage, and to give it its Arabic equivalent and Darul Yatama Wal Masakeen made its bow.
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1937 |
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1942
In 1942 there were 32 residents in the Home, an increase which indicated the remarkable growth of the Institution. The provision of Madressa facilities was another matter undertaken by Darul Yatama officials and premises and teachers were made available in such areas as Merebank and elsewhere, and it has now become a policy matter to Provide religious as well as secular education. |
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Soon it became necessary for the Institution
to set up offices in the central area, at first in Valbro Chambers
in Victoria Street, Saville Street and later to premises at 379
Pine Street. |
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1961 With all its growth in catering to the needs of the underprivileged, the main objective of the Institution remained that of finding another site for the building and development of a suitable Children’s Home and thus came the opportunity in 1961 of a possible move to La Mercy. During this year 28 acres of residential land was purchased in La Mercy by Mr. E.A. Timol, which he offered 23 acres of land to the orphanage at cost and his offer was accepted. |
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1964 The land was made Available for the La Mercy Township. |
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1964 Posselt and Coull had so kindly donated in 1964 to Darul Yatama for the development of this home. With all this growth in catering to the needs of the underprivileged, the main objective of the institution remained that of finding another site for the building and development of a suitable children’s home. |
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1971 On 12th June 1971, the Late Mr. A.M. Moolla Chairman of the board of trustees laid the foundation stone for Baitul Aman, La Mercy, KZN. |
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1997 Baitul Hifazat was purchased to care for our Senior Mothers. |
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1998 In 1998 the organisation purchased the property 301 Randles Road, Sydenham, Durban for our Senior Fathers and moved the head office from 379 Pine Street Durban to these premises. |
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Official Opening in 1974 by The Chiaman of
The Board of Trustees, MR E.M. Randeree. |
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A view of the entire complex. |
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A view of the completed principals residence. |
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1970 Officials in serios deliberation planning the home. |
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1971 Officials with guest at stone laying – Baitul Aman |
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1974/5 General Commitee |
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1974/5 Relief Commitee |
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1980 Lifetime Trustees |
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1982 Exco Commitee |
Over the years Baitul Aman has
overcome trials and tribulations. The Orphanage has also achieved
great success over the time from the upliftment of the Centre to
the great achievement of the children who have become successful
adults in the world from Teachers to Businessman and many of them
has also started their own Families. |
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