‘Police framed me’ – says ISIS accused
The bail application against 11 ISIS terror suspects have been adjourned until the end of the month, with all claiming innocence, writes an Al Qalam Reporter. ‘Police framed me’ – that is the core defense…
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‘Muslims cannot remain silent on extremist views’ – Imam Rashied Omar
The bail application of a gang that allegedly wreaked terror in Durban in the name of ISIS, was described as “deplorable and deeply disturbing”, writes an Al Qalam Reporter. “Conscientious Muslims and responsible South African…
Veil of secrecy as 19 terror suspects linked to mosque attack appear in court
Who are the suspects, if there were involved, what were their motives, were they part of a third force? These are some of the questions that SA Muslims need answers for, writes an Al Qalam…
‘For how long will SA envoy remain in Israel to sort personal ‘family matter?’
By Al-Qalam Reporter When news broke that the SA envoy to Israel, Sisa Ngombane – who was recalled last year after the Zionist state killed 55 Palestinians – had quietly slipped back to Tel Aviv…
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 a massacre and trigger yet another humanitarian crisis, writes an Al Qalam Reporter.…
Warning to SA Government: ‘Wherever law ends, tyranny begins’
The Concourt’s blistering and scathing judgement on the Shaun Abrahams case, is a timely and stinging rebuke to the ANC government. It is a stern and timely reminder that the state must desist from transgsressions…
Buthelezi visits Juma Masjid; praises Muslims for embracing unity in diversity
Buthelezi faced criticism when three years ago he took up an invitation to visit Israel because of his belief that there was far greater value in enabling engagement with both sides, writes an Al Qalam Reporter.…
Pakistan’s dilemma: Can PM Imran Khan afford to tilt towards Iran?
As Pakistan’s new president prepares to take office, the country is effectively caught between two powerful rivals, Tehran and Riyadh, writes Suddaf Chaudry. Imran Khan has won the Pakistani election, but what can we expect…
Celebrating Hajj, Eid al-Adha and appreciating the role of all women
By Imam Dr Rashied Omar We are mindful that this year the Hajj and Eid al-Adha take place during the month of August, a time during which South Africans recognize and commemorate the important role…
BRICS: Muslim leaders explain why ‘timing not right’ for Modi’s arrest
By Al Qalam Reporter Several leading Islamic organizations have defended their stance to back the BRICS Summit in the country and explained to Al Qalam why they felt the timing was not right to support…