Honouring the Prophetic Legacy

The Legacy 1500 Project is a global initiative commemorating 1500 years since the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

As the world marks 1,500 years since the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), a global initiative is calling hearts and minds to pause, reflect and renew. The Legacy 1500 Project is more than a commemoration, it is a movement to reawaken the timeless lessons of the Prophet (SAW) and to place them at the centre of our modern lives.

From mercy and compassion, to social justice and environmental consciousness, the values the Prophet (SAW) embodied continue to offer answers to the challenges of today. The project is a reminder that the Prophetic legacy is not bound to the past, it is a living guide, shaping how we live, lead and serve in the present.

Rooted in Islamic Civilizational Values

Legacy 1500 highlights the extraordinary contributions Muslims have made across centuries and across continents. For communities like South Africa’s Muslim minority, it offers a chance to reflect on how our presence, rooted in faith, has enriched the broader society. It is also a call to continue playing an active role in building justice, fairness and harmony in a diverse world.

A Global Vision with Local Resonance

Through events, publications and community initiatives, the project seeks to inspire a new generation. It encourages young Muslims to see their faith as both anchor and compass guiding them to tackle pressing global issues with courage and creativity. It also opens a space for interfaith dialogue, reminding us that the Prophetic mission was universal in scope, a mercy to all of humanity.

SANZAF’s Role in the Journey

As an organisation committed to upliftment, service and social transformation, SANZAF is proud to support this campaign. For SANZAF, the Prophetic legacy resonates deeply: the care for the poor, the pursuit of justice and the unwavering commitment to mercy are not abstract ideals, but guiding principles that underpin our work daily.

By standing with the Legacy 1500 Project, SANZAF reaffirms its mission to embody these teachings in a modern context, whether through welfare initiatives, education programmes or platforms that amplify voices of dignity and fairness.

Looking Forward: Building on Timeless Teachings

The commemoration of 1,500 years since the birth of the Prophet (SAW) is not simply about memory. It is about responsibility. It calls us to carry the Prophet (SAW)’s message into every space we occupy: in our families, our workplaces and our communities.

The Legacy 1500 Project is a call to live the Prophetic way, not just in devotion, but in how we care for the earth, how we stand up for justice and how we serve humanity.

As SANZAF joins this global initiative, we invite our community to walk with us in honouring the Prophet (SAW) by striving to live his message in our times. For it is in applying timeless Prophetic teachings to contemporary issues that we truly keep the Prophet (SAW)’s legacy alive.