Muharram: Welcoming the New Lunar Year 1440
By Imam A. Rashied Omar We welcome the New Hijri year 1440 and made du`a that Allah, in his infinite Grace, will bless us and our families with good health, protect us from all calamities,…
Category Archives: Opinion
Temper excitement with some reality
While there are benefits to using technologies such as social media, the inability to recognise it could also pose problems, is foolish, writes Na’eem Jeenah. There is a tendency among many Muslims (and many people…
Trump’s Palestine deal: Shock of the century
As Trump prepares to unveil his ‘deal of the century’, Palestinians should prepare for a surprise trap, writes Marwan Bishara, senior political analyst at Al Jazeera. The “deal of the century” that President Trump has…
The land question – we need a clear vision
By Imraan Buccus Cyril Ramaphosa came to power promising a new dawn. But his recent announcement of the ANC’s decision to change the Constitution is a clear indication that he does not have the backbone…
What am I? A personal rant
By Na’eem Jeenah (My columns in Al-Qalam have often reflected my personal experiences where I believe these are relevant to make a particular point. This column, however, is particularly self-indulgent and I apologise upfront for…
‘Leading Pakistan not a cricket game Imran’
Imran Khan inherited a mess. He has reclaimed the state from scoundrels and war mongers blinded in their greed for power…and US dollars, writes Iqbal Jassat. Knowing that in many quarters, Imran Khan’s name is…
‘It is ja’iz to move a mayyit to another town/country – under strict conditions’
Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar Every soul will taste death, and you will only be given your [full] recognition and rewards (of your life’s striving) on the Day of Resurrection. So s/he who is drawn…
Freedom Flotilla almost in sight of Gaza but will Israel allow them in?
By Al Qalam Reporter and News Agencies South Africa’s Palestinian Solidarity Alliance (PSA) says it is hoping that the three boats of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) – now on the last leg of their…
Mystery of Durban bomb-planters – who reaps the aftermath?
Isn’t it strange that shoplifters can be spotted by CCTV but not potential bombers who ought to be caught on camera? asks Iqbal Jassat. Who and why? These are the questions posed to determine reasons…
Gratitude (shukur) and friendship (sadaqah) in transacting a ‘metaphysics of active presence’ in the city
This is the first installment in a two part contribution by Prof Aslam Fataar of Stellenbosch University It is a truism that the weather plays an influential role in our daily lives; it directly affects…