They portray an image of assisting a noble cause by guiding these collectors, particularly foreigners, but in fact they serve their own interests. The Jamiat insists that collectors have reliable local hosts who will take the collector around as a service without any charge being levied. Yet they promise and later employ agents. Some continue the collection even after the Jamiatul Ulama Transvaal letter has expired. Others give the letter to an unauthorised person to continue the collection.
Some collectors adamantly demand fixed sums from potential donors.
Some of them hoodwink donors by presenting photostat copies of the original letter and continue the collection. Therefore, we urge Muslims to be more circumspect when giving donations. Your co-operation and prudent discretion will go a long way in the effort to stamp out these malpractises and unscrupulous conduct. If not, our indifference will only perpetuate this menace to the detriment of our own community. Many a person donates simply to get the collector off their backs.