A thoughtful reflection on Umrah, exploring how this spiritual journey connects with ethical responsibility and justice in a time of global crisis. By PROFESSOR ASLAM FATAAR Spiritual renewal and moral responsibility in a time of war In a time marked by the devastation of Gaza and a...

With the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr, this reflection explores how the Ummah can move from hardship to hope through unity, resilience, and spiritual renewal. By MOULANA SAYED IMRAAN SHAH ZIYAEE As the crescent moon prepares to grace the horizon, marking the end of the sacred month of...

In Cape Town’s townships, Ramadan is shaped by resilience, community and faith — culminating in an Eid celebration marked by dignity and shared joy. By SALIH DAVIDS Ramadan is often imagined in gentle scenes — quiet masajid, long prayers, and tables prepared with abundance. But in places...

Labarang is more than Eid — it is a living Cape Muslim tradition shaped by history, memory and community, carried across generations through faith and practice. By ADLI YACUBI & ANWAR OMAR LABARANG is often spoken of as a date on the calendar — the end of...

Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power, is a time of deep spiritual renewal, reminding us that true strength lies in faith, compassion and everyday acts of care and, as the writer reminds us, ‘the work of worship and ethical living continues’ beyond the ‘27th night’. By PROFESSOR...

As we prepare for the last ten nights of Ramadan, Imam Dr A Rashied Omar reflects on the spiritual significance of Laylat al-Qadr and offers practical guidance on how believers can maximise these sacred nights through prayer, Qur’an, charity and supplication. This is the text of the...

As war spreads across the globe, the moral lessons of the Battle of Badr offer Muslims guidance on justice, unity and moral courage in an age of empire. By PROFESSOR ASLAM FATAAR This article is based on a khutbah delivered at Masjidun Nur, Lappert Street, Paarl, on...

This critical reflection on three recent khutbahs explores sectarianism, anti-intellectualism and the moral responsibility of Muslim leadership in shaping ethical public discourse. By ADNAAN ADAMS Introduction: The khutbah as a pedagogical site In reflecting on The Muslim Thinker’s Inaugural Lecture and the responses that followed, particularly the...

Ramadan is more than fasting. It is a return to the Quran as a guide to justice, liberation and decolonising the Muslim public mind in pursuit of truth. By IQBAL SULEIMAN ‘Oh, you who have committed to Allah. Fasting is ordained for you as it has been...

In this Ramadan reflection, Dr MUJAHID OSMAN explores Sura Al Baqarah 2:153 and the deeper meaning of sabr, prayer and spiritual resilience in times of hardship. This is the text of a post-Tarawih talk delivered by Dr Mujahid Osman at Claremont Main Road Mosque (CMRM) on Thursday,...