Dr. A. Rashied Omar The lunar month of Rajab is the seventh month in the Muslim hijri calendar and derives its importance from the Glorious Qur’an which refers to it as one of the four…

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…

The sooner Clover decides to shun an Israeli buyout, the better for South Africa’s integrity whose economy has a moral price, writes Iqbal Jassat.  What is it about Clover Dairy’s proposed sellout to Israel’s Central…

Black Muslims will rise to claim their rightful place on the side of their brothers and sisters of all races, writes Tandile Kona, President of the Muslim Youth Movement of South Africa. Describing the African…

Throughout the years which witnessed the slaughter of Rohingya Muslims, Aung San Suu Kyi remained silent while enjoying the limelight, writes Iqbal Jassat.  Is Aung San Suu Kyi finally being ditched by those who fell…

By Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar Allah, the Lord of Compassionate Justice, proclaims in the Glorious Qur’an in Surah Ibrahim, Chapter 14, verses 43 and 44: Do not ever think that Allah is unaware of…

By Imraan Buccus Ramaphosa tried to assert his authority in KZN recently. It was clear that there are still enormous challenges to be confronted despite the mantra of unity. While he may have done a…

By Imraan Buccus  Indonesia and South Africa will celebrate 25 years of diplomatic relations in 2019. They are strategic political and economic partners in the evolving geopolitics of the Indian Ocean Rim and more broadly…