The first-ever mass iftar held in Durban was well attended and organizers say they plan to make it an annual event from now on, writes an Al Qalam Reporter. Despite criticism from an Islamic scholar…

Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar    Eid al-Fitr is a day of great joy and celebration. It is the expression of a deep sense of gratitude and thanksgiving for the wonderful gift and blessing of…

Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar We once again welcome the most anticipated month on the Islamic calendar, the blessed month of Ramadan.  The fasting month of Ramadan is a month of great blessings and spiritual…

While the eThekweni Municipality has downplayed the attacks on Malawian migrants in Durban, blaming them on criminals, reports indicate xenophobia as the cause, writes an Al Qalam reporter. There is an uneasy calm as more…

By Imraan Buccus The world is reeling from the senseless killing of 50 Muslims while they performed their Friday prayers at 2 mosques in Christchurch recently. Unlike other leaders; Prime Minister Jacinta Adern has shown…

The DA says it wants facts placed before it regarding the proposal to build a mosque in Ballito before it votes on the matter, writes an Al Qalam Reporter. The Democratic Alliance has denied that…

Excitement is mounting as the first-ever exhibition of relics of Nabi (saw) is put on display at Durban’s Grey Street Juma Masjid after which the event then moves to Gauteng and the Cape, writes an…

Deputy Chief Justice, Judge Ray Zondo visited his hometown and recounted the role that shopkeeper Solly Bux had on his life – and about the Zondo and Bux Educational Trust formed to help others, writes…

With the memorandum of understanding (MoU) done and dusted, it’s time for the Government to “walk the talk”, writes an Al Qalam Reporter. Gaza’s Hamas government on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with…