Davis Cup: India-Pak tennis tie to move to neutral country over Kashmir tensions
By Saba Aziz A highly anticipated Davis Cup tennis fixture between India and Pakistan this month has been moved from Islamabad to a neutral venue due to security concerns amid heightened political tensions over the disputed Kashmir…
Complex additives to make food taste better pose challenges – SANHA AGM
By Al Qalam Reporter The South African National Halaal Authority (SANHA) held its Annual General Meeting in Cape Town last week and said the body is growing stronger and evolving with the times, but it…
Moulana Ahmed Khan receives award for ‘service to humanity’
Moulana Ahmed Khan is the recipient of the Hazrat Badshah Peer Awardin recognition of his service to humanity and his tireless efforts in uplifting the Muslim ummah, and for being an example of Da’wah to…
Unburdening the Township Narrative
By Imraan Buccus The “kasi life” biographies of place peppered with personal memoir is a literary genre in its own right. Originally pioneered by E’skia Mphahlele in Down Second Avenue and Ronnie Govender in his…
‘Durban tremor not to be taken lightly’
The earthquake that rocked Durban and surrounding areas serves as a timely reminder that seismic activity can erupt without warning. Undersea tremors near coastal areas could also serve as a catalyst to trigger off quakes…
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The benefits of Rabi’-al-Awwal: ‘Hope and solace in an era of despair’
Shaykh Isgaak Taliep, Secretary-General of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) says we should seize the opportunity of this auspicious month to remind…
A revert sister’s confusion at a glitzy ‘Islamic’ High Tea’ event
Naadira Chhipa penned this thought-provoking piece recently about the atmosphere…
SA academic publishes bibliography on Africa’s foremost thinker – Ali Mazrui
Iqbal Jassat reviewed the book compiled by Lenasia academic Abdul…
Suzuki Ciaz leaves much to write home about
By Al Qalam correspondent Suzuki doesn’t immediately come to mind…
Leading Stories
Muslims fume at plans to introduce ‘graphic’ CSE sex education in schools
As Government pushes to roll out its Comprehensive Sex Education (CSE) curriculum next year, Muslims have been urged to protect their children…
‘Please help me save my son’s life’ – Mum’s desperate plea to the Ummah
An SA family have gone public on the demands of…
Muslims angry as Islamophobia and ‘Muslim bias on SAFM’ goes unchallenged
By Al Qalam Reporter Muslims are incensed that a guest…
Abduction of wealthy businessmen in SA ‘very worrying’ – Abramjee
There’s still no word on the whereabouts of Cape Town…
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‘Dear Minister, Muslims strongly oppose introduction of Comprehensive Sexuality Education in schools – SAMNET
ATT: MINISTER OF BASIC EDUCATION MS. ANGIE MOTSHEKGA MINISTER OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND TRAINING DR. BLADE NZIMANDE CC: PARLIAMENTARY PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON BASIC EDUCATION CHAIRPERSON MS. BONGIWE PRICILLA MBINQO-GIGABA PARLIAMENTARY PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON HIGHER EDUCATION CHAIRPERSON MR. MOHLOPI PHILLEMON MAPULANE Dear Ms. Motshekga, Dr. Nzimande,…
Israeli embassy in SA closes – lack of funds!
Al Qalam Reporter The Israeli Embassy in South Africa has closed its doors along with other diplomatic missions across the world because the Zionist regime’s Foreign Ministry was facing a $100 million budget shortfall. This is good news for the South African human rights and…