Our government has a responsibility to excise weaknesses and realign the process to downgrade SA’s embassy in Israel without delay, writes Iqbal Jassat. Will Sisa Ngombane face the full might of presidential sanction for bringing…
Imam’s legacy would have much to say about how we as citizens of this country and the world ought to go about establishing a caring, humane and inclusive society, writes Aslam Fataar. …
Having regard for the history of the freedom struggle, it sounds strange to hear Ramaphosa extend goodwill to Israeli apartheid, writes Iqbal Jassat. During his recent visit to a Johannesburg synagogue, South Africa’s President Cyril…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…