By Al Qalam Reporter Following on the resounding success of over 5000 people attending Durban’s first Mass Iftar last year, the organisers are enthusiastically planning this year’s event – with people of all faiths once…

It is that time of the year once again when the Lajpaal Foundation prepares to host its 10th annual Laylatun Nujoom Contest – The Night Of The Stars. The competition is open to boys ranging…

By Al Qalam Reporter The Review Network (MRN) has heaped praise on SA’s armed forces for “respecting the religious freedoms of all South Africans” after it dropped charges against a Muslim woman for wearing hijab…

As a founder of a flying school in Durban, Fatima Khan is opening doors for aspirant young pilots, especially from disadvantaged communities, writes Sana Ebrahim. While growing up, Fatima Khan of Durban was always afraid…

Murhoom Yousef Deedat – son of Shaykh Ahmed Deedat – who was cowardly gunned down outside the Verulam Magistrates’ Court last week was actually on his way to file a protection order against an individual…

Pupils of As-Salaam Private School – situated deep in the rural region of Braemer in the Kwa-Zulu Natal South Coast – couldn’t stop smiling when they learnt that all had passed with good grades. The…

ASHRAF YOUSEF SULIMAN (above left), the South African Ambassador to the State of Palestine was this week honoured with the “Star of Jerusalem” award by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Ramallah “in recognition of his…

By Sana Ebrhim The Minara Chamber of Commerce Business Awards and Gala Dinner held at Durban’s NMJ Hall recently saw 18 dynamic entrepreneurs recognized as finalists with six winners eventually picked. Minara Business Awards recognises…

By Al Qalam Reporter Poorer communities in the Western Cape now have access to primary health care on their doorstep, thanks to the launch of a Mobile Medical Bus by SA charity Penny Appeal. The…