Indonesia submits bid to host 2032 Olympics
Ambassador to Switzerland says the world’s most populous Muslim-majority nation has a ‘strong foundation’ to host games. Indonesia, the world’s most populous Muslim nation, has submitted a bid to host the 2032 Olympics following the…
Pulwama attack: UN chief urges India, Pakistan to defuse tensions
Antonio Guterres offers to broker peace as New Delhi and Islamabad clash following deadly Kashmir attack, writes Zeenat Saberin. The United Nations chief has called on India and Pakistan to take immediate steps to defuse…
Cowed Egyptians meet Sisi’s power grab with apathy
Amidst a climate of intimidation and fear, only a handful of critics still dare to speak out publicly against the amendments, writes Shahira Amin. The Egyptian parliament on February 14 overwhelmingly endorsed sweeping constitutional changes that include…
Say ‘NO’ to another woman’s husband!
Polygamy is a right of the man, but marriage is not a one way street, writes academic Dr. Quraysha Ismail Sooliman in this first of three part series. Part One I recently came across a…
Philippines Church bombings: ‘Pray for interfaith harmony and coexistence’
Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar I begin by reflecting on two important verses from the Glorious Qur’an, Surah al-Hajj, Chapter 22, verses 39 and 40, in which Allah, the Lord of Compassionate Justice proclaims: “Permission…
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Wisdom why Prophet (saw) directed early Muslims to make Africa home’
When Muslims were being persecuted in Makkah, the companions were sent by the Prophet (PBUH) to Africa. Here is a summary of…
Local author of ‘Why Am I a Muslim?’ tells of a dream that led her to Islam
By Naseema Mall After more than 300 years of Islam…
Passing of Shaykh Yusuf Da Costa: He spent life uplifting ‘poorest of the poor’
The Claremont Main Road Masjid (CMRM) extends its deepest condolences…
Sheikh Da Costa: ‘An intellectual and spiritual light who contributed immensely to evolution of MYM’
The Muslim Youth Movement of South Africa has received with…
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Priceless relics of Prophet (SAW) to be exhibited across South Africa
Excitement is mounting as the first-ever exhibition of relics of Nabi (saw) is put on display at Durban’s Grey Street Juma Masjid…
Black Muslim indaba sparks debate
By Al Qalam Reporter The announcement by Gauteng Muslim Shura…
A shopkeeper’s act of kindness 38 years ago spins off to assist many more
Deputy Chief Justice, Judge Ray Zondo visited his hometown and…
Hamas – ANC sign pact to pressure Israel
With the memorandum of understanding (MoU) done and dusted, it’s…
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‘If you supported one-sided prayer for Indian soldiers killed in Kashmir, shame on you!’
I refer to an article in a Sunday newspaper headlined “Prayer held in Durban for soldiers killed in Kashmir” at which Ela Gandhi was the guest speaker at the event which was hosted by the Indian Association of SA (IASA) in memory of those 40…
COSATU – ‘Doing business with Israel helps to perpetuate Palestinian injustice’
COSATU has learned with excitement the news that the South African investment company, Brimstone, has taken a progressive decision to review its decision into being party to an Israeli buyout of South African dairy company, Clover. The deal to take over Clover is led by…