Palestinian football chief to appeal FIFA ban after ‘hate campaign’ against Messi
The head of the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) has said that he will appeal against his year-long FIFA ban for inciting fans against Argentinian footballer Lionel Messi. Jibril Rajoub said on Monday that he was prepared to…
Muharram: Welcoming the New Lunar Year 1440
By Imam A. Rashied Omar We welcome the New Hijri year 1440 and made du`a that Allah, in his infinite Grace, will bless us and our families with good health, protect us from all calamities,…
‘Two heavyweights: ‘I call them democrazys’
I’m certain that some of my journalist friends’ would agree that in the latest clash between super heavyweights Recept Erdogan (with Russia and Iran in his corner) and Donald Trump (who has pissed off Europe, so…
MRN to SA Govt: ‘Please pressure Zionist state to stop ethnic cleansing of Bedouin village’
The illegal regime in the Settler Zionist imperialist entity established on stolen land in historic Palestine has, not surprisingly, decided to demolish another Bedouin village. This time, the village of Khan al-Ahmar is at the…
‘Let us all eliminate racism and the toxic rancour from our hearts’
Chief Justice Mogeoeng’s address at the recent Restitution Conference on Racism, warrants comment. Racism is passed down from generation to generation like a hereditary disease. Brutal acts of open racism continue to overwhelm and decimate…
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BMW X3 has an air of confidence
By Al Qalam Reporter Around the world there is great demand for SUVs and SA is no exception. When it comes to…
Sanzaf makes distribution count
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SANZAF stalwart Shaheeda Cassim passes on
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SA Muslim charities gearing to ease suffering as 30 000 flee Syria’s Idlib
If the Russian and Syrian military coalition goes ahead with a threatened full scale attack on Idlib, it will be result in…
Warning to SA Government: ‘Wherever law ends, tyranny begins’
The Concourt’s blistering and scathing judgement on the Shaun Abrahams…
Buthelezi visits Juma Masjid; praises Muslims for embracing unity in diversity
Buthelezi faced criticism when three years ago he took up an…
Pakistan’s dilemma: Can PM Imran Khan afford to tilt towards Iran?
As Pakistan’s new president prepares to take office, the country…
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Temper excitement with some reality
While there are benefits to using technologies such as social media, the inability to recognise it could also pose problems, is foolish, writes Na’eem Jeenah. There is a tendency among many Muslims (and many people in general) to glorify information and communication technologies as if…
Tariq Ramadan: SA groups join call for fair trial to top Islamic scholar
By Al Qalam Reporter The South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) and Islamic Forum has urged the community to sign a worldwide online petition that calls for a fair trial for renowned Islamic Scholar, Tariq Ramadan, who is being held in a French prison since February…