But there were no Muslim majority nations included in the joint statement, writes Ben Westcott and Jo Shelley. Hong Kong (CNN) More than 20 countries, including Japan and the United Kingdom, have issued a joint…
Iqbal Jassat Isn’t it bizarre if not downright scandalous for the African continent, which since the defeat of apartheid and its replacement with a democratic order in South Africa had disavowed military coups, yet is…
Imam A. Rashied Omar We have reached the lunar of Dhu al-Qa`ida. The lunar month of Dhu al-Qa`idais the tenth month in the hijri calendar and marks the first of the three months of hajj.…
By Iqbal Jassat If America’s standing in the globe as the “leader of the free world” has been on shaky grounds following its disastrous wars post-9/11, US president Donald Trump has ensured that whatever little…
Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar At this blessed time of Eid-al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the fasting month of Ramadan, we give thanks and celebrate our modest spiritual and moral achievements. To have experienced the great blessings of Ramadan is…
By Iqbal Jassat The annual Quds Day commemoration for 2019, which is held on the last Friday of Ramadan in many parts of the world, will be distinguished from previous years as new challenges confronting…
By Imraan Buccus Democracy came late to South Africa. India received its independence in 1947, Ghana in 1957 and Kenya in 1963. All of these countries have gone through the thrill of freedom and then…
By Anees Teladia With elections commencing soon, supporters of Palestine need to put increased pressure on political parties and raise the question of Palestine. This piece elaborates on the various party stances and attempts to…
By Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar The Sunnah or exemplary conduct of the Prophet Muhammad (may peace and blessings be upon him) provides us with specific details of fasting as an act of worship. The…
By Damien McElroy The Quran’s teachings are better represented in Western societies than in Islamic countries, which have failed to embrace the values of their own faith in politics, business, law and society, a leading…