By Al Qalam Correspondent If you are doing hifz you will welcome the just launched “Hifz Journal” developed by the “dignity” team which records your daily memorisation in an easy to use format. The journal…

By Nabeelah Shaikh Twenty-eight years into democracy, one man’s quest for justice for victims of apartheid crimes, is coming alive through his art that signifies death by torture. Acclaimed artist and activist Haroon Gunn-Salie is…

By Al-Qalam Reporter The announcement by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah that only 1132 South Africans would be eligible to perform Hajj this year has caused consternation amongst prospective Hujjaj who feel they may…

By Nabeelah Shaikh In a spate of deadly floods and mudslides that killed at least 450 people in KwaZulu-Natal last week, Muslim charities stepped into gear to once again distribute tons food and water to…

The UN has adopted a resolution proposed by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and Pakistan to designate March 15 the International Day to Combat Islamophobia. The resolution was adopted three years to the day since…

Al Qalam Correspondent At least 450 pupils attending school barefoot or with tatty footwear have been given new shoes, thanks to the intervention of Al Baraka Bank. This donation of shoes has come just in…

A Durban business group will join a SA trade delegation to Palestine in May to investigate ways to boost trade between the Occupied territory and South Africa, writes Nabeelah Shaikh. Trade and investment opportunities between…

As one of the longest serving Zakah organisations in the country with 28 offices around South Africa, our commitment to serving humanity is stronger than ever. None more so as we continue to recover and…

By Al Qalam Correspondent With an estimated 50% of South Africa’s registered charitable bodies/NGO’s failing to meet current legislation and governance standards, the Association of Muslim Accountants and Lawyers (AMAL) has launched a comprehensive guide…