Tributes

Armien Jabaar’s cricket journey was defined by patience, resilience and excellence, as he rose to become one of the most respected figures in Howa Bowl history. MOGAMAD ALLIE, pays tribute. Armien Jabaar: 6 November 1944 – 2 February 2026 Such was the strength in depth of cricket...

Fifty years after his passing, Imam Abubaker Saban is remembered for a lifetime of quiet service, sacrifice and enduring impact on Cape Town’s Muslim community. By SHAKIR ACHMAT Sunday, January 18, 2026 was a day of remembrance, reflection and gratitude as people gathered from across Cape Town...

As masaajid mark Khateeb-e-A’zam Day, this article explores how Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi’s maqasid-based leadership shaped Muslim identity, unity and institutional strength in South Africa and beyond. By SAYED RIDHWAAN MOHAMED On Friday, January 9, 2026, a remarkable phenomenon will unfold across the global Muslim landscape....

The life of Mogamat Cassiem Ras offers a powerful lens on Die Vlakte, forced removals, and the enduring ethics of dignity, faith, and community in Cape Muslim history. By PROFESSOR ASLAM FATAAR The passing of Mogamat Cassiem Ras, a long-time resident of Stellenbosch, invites reflection beyond the...

It was a true honour to know Dr Omar Brey—to learn from his works and from his character. His teachers and peers continue to share memories of his humility, kindness, and dedication. By WIDAD SIRKHOTTE Dr Omar Brey, born on January 3, 1953, returned to his Creator...

By Dr RAFIQ KHAN ‘Allahu Jameel wa yuhibbul jamal’ — Allah is Beautiful, and He loves beauty. It was this sacred principle that seemed to dwell in the very marrow of Mikaail Rahner—a man who cultivated not only gardens, but grace. Born in Germany, he came to this land a...

By ATIYYAH KHAN Rashid Lombard was a legend among legends. A comrade, a stalwart, a hip jazz cat — he lived large, energetically, wildly seizing life by the horns, as if there was an urgency to do so. Lombard was a photojournalist working for the foreign press,...

HAMBA KAHLE MAJOR-GENERAL ANDRÉ LINCOLN When the businessman and his family were informed that it was a rogue plot within the state security structures, and that the alleged Muslim organisations had nothing to do with it, they were relieved. By REDERWAAN CRAAYENSTEIN Major-General André Lincoln, son of...

By YASIEN MOHAMED It has been eight months and the academic community still mourns the loss of Professor Hans Daiber, a distinguished scholar of Islamic philosophy, who passed away on August 13, 2024. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his wife, Helga, and their two children. Professor...

By SAYED RIDHWAAN MOHAMED THE global Muslim community is mourning the loss of a beloved scholar and leader, Mufti Abdun Nabi Hamidi, whose passing has left a void that will be difficult to fill. News of his demise on Wednesday April 2, 2025, has elicited an outpouring...