plz help : i need articles, lectures in Zulu a South African language

[islamicfajr]

Assalam alaykum

we was asked about that help..if u know any good source 'll be useful 4 this reverted sister we 'll be thankful All of u..due to her English isnt good ..

i leave u in care of Allah

<wasalam>

[ammarcool]

ZULU

Zulu is the most widely spoken first language in South Africa - that of almost 24% of the total population as opposed to the 8.2% whose first language is English.

Name: isiZulu
English name: Zulu
Other names: Zooloo
Population: 10,677,305
ISO code: zul,zu
Spoken in the following countries: South Africa (Official)

ZULU POPULATION, HISTORY AND INFORMATION

Population and Geography

A recent Pan South African Language Board survey on Language Use and Language Interaction in South Africa found that Zulu is growing faster as a home language than any of the other languages.

There are approximately 10.67 million Zulu speakers in South Africa, the majority of whom live in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. There are, however, 1.9 million Zulu speakers in Gauteng and 82 000 in Mpumalanga. Zulu is also spoken and understood in parts of Malawi, Swaziland and Mozambique.

History

The Zulu nation, under the leadership of King Shaka, became a powerful force in the 120s but the independent Zulu kingdom was crushed in the Anglo-Zulu war of 1879. The British annexed Zululand in 1887 and in 1888 King Dinuzulu rose up against the magistrates and was consequently tried for treason and exiled to St Helena Island. This marked the end of the Zulu military system.

In modern times Chief Buthelezi has been the most important political figure in KwaZulu-Natal. He opposed the apartheid government's attempts to create a Bantustan out of Zululand and formed the second Inkatha movement in 1975, thereby increasing the Zulu sense of nationhood and ensuring the support of his followers.

Famous Zulu-Speakers

Shaka Zulu
Chief Mangosuthu "Gatsha" Buthelezi
Ladysmith Black Mambazo

ZULU CULTURE

Zulu Clan Names (Izibongo)
The Clan Name (isibongo)

The clan name is usually thought to be that of the founder of the clan and is also usually the surname. Some clan names are similar to those of natural phenomena, for example:

uZulu sky, heaven
uMkhize drizzle
uLuthuli dust

If you want to know someone's clan name you can ask Ungowaphi? (literally: Where are you from?) and the person can reply NgingowakwaMkhize (literally: I am one from the place of Mkhize).

Zulu Address Names (Izithakaselo)
The Address Name (isithakazelo)

Every clan name has its isithakazelo. People are usually addressed by the isithakazelo. For example someone from the Zulu clan would be addressed Mageba! and someone from the Mzolo clan would be addressed Dlangamandla!.

Sometimes these address names are used as surnames. Thus the clan name Qwabe has the address name Gumede, which is now the surname of some members of the Qwabe clan.

Everyone will know the isithakazelo of the clans in the neighbourhood. Two people known to each other will greet each other using the isithakazelo, eg. Sanibonani Gatsheni! (when addressing someone of the Ndlovu clan) and Sanibonani Mageba! (when addressing someone from the Zulu clan).

When a stranger calls at someones kraal, he or she will always shout out the isithakazelo of that kraal, for example Eh! Gatsheni! (referring to the Ndlovu clan).

Each clan may have more than one address name, for example the Xulu clan has the address names: Donda, Gxabhashe and Makhathini.

Using address names shows politeness and respect. A Zulu person will always appreciate your use of their clan name. Married women never address their husbands by name or clan name, but always use the address name.

Here are some more surnames (izibongo) and address names (izithakazelo):

Izibongo
Khumalo
Mfeka
Buthelezi
Shabalala
Ngwenya
Zwane

Izithakazelo
Mntungwa
Mzimela
Shenge
Mshengu
Ntimande
Mangethe

References:
Zulu Clan Praises by Douglas Mzolo in Argyle, J & Preston Whyte, E - Social System and Tradition in South Africa. (pp. 206-221) Oxford University Press, 1978.

Isicathamiya - A Zulu Musical Form

This musical form was made famous by Ladysmith Black Mambazo, who produced the famous "Homeless" with Paul Simon.

A male-only choir is led by a main singer who also composes the songs. He stands in front and starts the song, and the group follows in perfect harmony. The choir dance rhythmically while singing - the name isicathamiya actually derives from the verb ukucathama stand or walk stealthily or on tip-toe.

Look at this original wedding song composed and sung by Khayelitsha Mambazo United, a Cape Town based isicathamiya group. Note that the words of the song are also culturally significant - traditionally a newly married woman is meant to show great respect to her new family and is often given many household tasks to perform.

Siyakubonga ntomb' entle (We thank you beautiful lady)

Siyakubonga ntomb' entle, sithi nguwe lo oshadayo
We thank you beautiful lady, it is you who is getting married
Sikunqwenelel' impumelelo ngako konke okwenzayo
We wish you success in everything you do

Kodwa asish' ukuthi zonqobile (x 2)
But we don't say that you've overcome

Uyabona namhla' (ngane yami) komunye umuzi (ngane yami) koluny' usiko (ngane yami) zuz'phathe kahle, oh, ngane yami (x2)
You see today (my child) in a new home (my child) in a new culture (my child) you must behave well, oh my child

Uzothwal' umgqomo (ngane yami), uyokh' amanzi (ngane yami)
You will carry a bucket (my child) to collect water (my child)
zu'ngabanak' abantu (ngane yami), zuz'phathe kahle (oh ngane yami)
don't pay attention to what people say (my child), you must behave well (oh my child)

Uyabona namhla' (ngane yam) komunye umuzi (ngane yami), koluny' usiko (ngane yam) zuz'phathe kahle, oh, ngane yami (x3)

Uzothwal' umgqomo, uyokh' amanzi
zungabanak' abantu, zuz'phathe kahle, oh ngane yami
ngane yami, ngane yami, ngane yami
oh, ngane yami!


Zulu_language (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zulu_language)

isiZulu (Zulu) (http://africanlanguages.com/zulu/)

History of ZULU (http://www.cyberserv.co.za/users/~jako/lang/isizulu/index.htm)

The languages of South Africa (http://www.southafrica.info/ess_info/sa_glance/demographics/language.htm#isizulu)

http://www.africanvoices.co.za/

[ammarcool]

:outta:

I dont know ZULU.

me too practising it! :D

Uzothwal' umgqomo, uyokh' amanzi
zungabanak' abantu, zuz'phathe kahle, oh ngane yami
ngane yami, ngane yami, ngane yami
oh, ngane yami!

[islamicfajr]

Assalam Alaykum,

brother in islam..thank u 4 the information,,but Really i need islamic articles, lectures in Zulu language ..ya Akhi i need it to help a reverted sister..

that's what i need it in Zulu language

Introductory Articles About Islam
Fundamental Beliefs in Islam Tawheed and Aqeedah
Articles About The Quran
Articles About Hadith
Articles About The Prophet Muhammad :saw:
Biographies of the Companions of the Prophet :saw:
Biographies of Important Islamic Figures of the Past and Present
Muslim Character and Soul, Tasfiyah & Tarbiyah
Prayer and Supplication- Salah wa Dua'
Women, Family, and Marriage
Articles For Childreni leave u in care of Allah

<wasalam>

[ammarcool]

Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) - ZULU (http://www.jamiat.org.za/zulu/home.html)

Jamiatul Ulama - Zulu Publications (http://www.jamiat.org.za/zulu/publish.html)

Download - Meanings of Selected Verses of The Quran In The Zulu Language (http://www.islamhouse.com/library/download.php?page=ffdcf7e4abab9448cf5e73003d16c5c8&file=zu3976.pdf)

[islamicfajr]

Jamiatul Ulama (KZN) - ZULU (http://www.jamiat.org.za/zulu/home.html)

Jamiatul Ulama - Zulu Publications (http://www.jamiat.org.za/zulu/publish.html)


Assalam alaykum

gazakum Allah khyran but are u sure that's a Trust site ? or..?

.. we should strive to learn her about Islam from its pure sources and not from the sects who give a bad image of Islam by their bid’ah and innovations, like the Qadiaanis (Ahmadis), Shi’ah and Sufis, etc. These groups have distorted the message of Islam with their innovations, so i'm becareful ..she shouldn't to regard their actions and words as being Islam.

<wasalam>

[islamicfajr]

the last link i'm already give it to her Alhamdulillah cause of islamhouse.com that's a Trust site Alhamdulillah

gazakum Allah khyran Akhi..:)

Download - Meanings of Selected Verses of The Quran In The Zulu Language (http://www.islamhouse.com/library/download.php?page=ffdcf7e4abab9448cf5e73003d16c5c8&file=zu3976.pdf)

[ammarcool]

Assalam alaykum

gazakum Allah khyran but are u sure that's a Trust site ? or..?

.. we should strive to learn her about Islam from its pure sources and not from the sects who give a bad image of Islam by their bid’ah and innovations, like the Qadiaanis (Ahmadis), Shi’ah and Sufis, etc. These groups have distorted the message of Islam with their innovations, so i'm becareful ..she shouldn't to regard their actions and words as being Islam.

<wasalam>

:wswrwb:

Dear Brother in Islam,

I am trusting the Jamiathul Ulama in South Africa. As you said yes we need to care about those bid'haths. I was searching for the articles for a long time! Inshallah if i come acorss any atuthentic articles will POST it here!

[islamicfajr]

Dear Brother in Islam,

I am trusting the Jamiathul Ulama in South Africa. As you said yes we need to care about those bid'haths. I was searching for the articles for a long time! Inshallah if i come acorss any atuthentic articles will POST it here!

masha`Allah..gazakum Allah khyran..

may Allah accept All ur good deeds n i'm waitting u n i'll search insha`Allah but i'll but the link here cause i didn't know this langauge

n i'm also notice u know Arabic very well cause when i find this Book @ iislamhouse.com i find it in this word in arabic
Download - Meanings of Selected Verses of The Quran In The Zulu Language n u translate it masha`Allah..:)..any way i'm arabian Alhamdulillah..

i leave u in care of Allah

<wasalam>

[Saadet]

There was a newsletter called 'al-Jamiat' that was published in Zulu, but it was discontinued in 2000.

info@jamiat.org.za is the contact address for the Ulema Council of KwaZulu-Natal, so maybe she could try contacting them for Islamic articles or books in Zulu.