When the Muslim Youth Movement (MYM) sowed the seeds for an equitable Zakah project in 1974, its vision and dream has come true, writes an Al Qalam Reporter In the face of crippling poverty, the…
By Al Qalam Reporter Hundreds picketed outside the Indian Embassy in Pretoria after Jumu’ah in protest against the decision by the Hindu Government to revoke the autonomy status of the Muslim majority regions of Jammu…
Muslims all over the world would soon be celebrating Eid al-Adha, literally the festival of sacrifice, but there is a much deeper meaning to this, writes Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar. Eid al-Adha was established…
The United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) has condemned the Saudis saying the haram music festival was meant to lure, enslave and fleece Muslims of their faith, identity and values, writes an Al…
An attempt by Trumps’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to convince Arab delegates in Bahrain to buy into a “special” economic deal for Palestinians was a pathetic attempt by the US and Israel to steal more land,…
The first-ever mass iftar held in Durban was well attended and organizers say they plan to make it an annual event from now on, writes an Al Qalam Reporter. Despite criticism from an Islamic scholar…
Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar Eid al-Fitr is a day of great joy and celebration. It is the expression of a deep sense of gratitude and thanksgiving for the wonderful gift and blessing of…
Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar We once again welcome the most anticipated month on the Islamic calendar, the blessed month of Ramadan. The fasting month of Ramadan is a month of great blessings and spiritual…
By Imraan Buccus The world is reeling from the senseless killing of 50 Muslims while they performed their Friday prayers at 2 mosques in Christchurch recently. Unlike other leaders; Prime Minister Jacinta Adern has shown…
The DA says it wants facts placed before it regarding the proposal to build a mosque in Ballito before it votes on the matter, writes an Al Qalam Reporter. The Democratic Alliance has denied that…