Dreams of 3 500 SA hujjaj dashed
Saudis are expected to announce the cancellation of Hajj this year – or continue on a limited scale. Whatever the case, SA hujjaj would not be able to travel under lockdown rules, writes an Al…
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‘A surreal Eid-al-Fitr of mixed emotions, but grateful to the Almighty’
At this blessed time of Eid, let us celebrate the triumph of the human spirit against all odds, writes Imam Rashied Omar. On Eid al-Fitr we call to mind the innumerable blessings in our lives…
Ramadan lockdown: ‘Perfectly permissible to perform tarawih with our families’
It is said‘that with every difficulty there will be ease’(94 verses 5-6). Do use this valuable time in ibadah and also seize the opportunity to strengthen familial relations, writes Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar. Ramadan…
Heartbreak, confusion and anger as mosques across SA act on Corona
The restrictive measures placed on mosques in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic has sparked fierce debate, writes an Al-Qalam Reporter. Muslims are torn apart as hundreds of masajid across the country have taken the…
Heart-Broken Umrah pilgrims eager to try again when coronavirus fear eases
Some 180 Durban passengers were about to board their connecting flight from Dubai to Jeddah, when they were suddenly stopped, writes an Al Qalam Reporter. Three thousand South Africans who last week were forced to…
Durban march against India’s unjust citizen law meant to ‘unite not divide’
By Al Qalam Reporter The protest march had two objectives – to raise awareness against India’s discriminatory CAA legislation based on religion and to preserve the harmony enjoyed by the Indian community in South Africa,…
Hundreds to join protest march in Durban against India’s anti-Muslim law
The solidarity march is intended to garner support from all religious groups against India’s discriminatory Citizen Amendment Act (CAA) writes an Al Qalam Reporter. Hundreds are expected to descend on Durban’s beach promenade next Sunday…
‘Don’t import religious intolerance to SA’
The same way as SA Muslims oppose ISIS ideology, we should guard against any other ideology preaching hatred, writes an Al-Qalam Reporter. A Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) passed in India recently has triggered toxic social…
Iconic Madressa Arcade sold to historic Juma Masjid – set for revamp
By Sana Ebrahim Durban’s iconic Madressa Arcade building which forms part of the historic Grey Street Precinct has been sold to the Juma Masjid Trust which plans to breathe new life into the 92-year-old structure…
500 Ulama meet in Durban to seek solutions to challenges facing Ummah
The closed door conference was intended to be a beacon of hope “to restore confidence and motivation for the scholars of this Ummah”, writes an Al Qalam Reporter. Islamic scholars from South Africa, Sri-Lanka and…