Faith and Practice

We call for the establishment of a National Commission of Inquiry into Gang Violence and Crime, tasked with crafting a comprehensive, sustained, and justice-centred strategy, one that places at its core the dignity, safety, and flourishing of the people of the Cape Flats. By IMAM DR ABDUL...

We experienced the generosity of Moroccan hospitality, the beauty of its sacred architecture, and the enduring power of shared prayer. By YASIEN MOHAMED Morocco is a country where the past and present coexist harmoniously – its ancient medinas resonate with history, while the vibrancy of modern life...

This article by SHAFIQ MORTON is based on a talk given at the official launch of Shaikh Muhammad ibn Yahya al-Ninowy’s book, The Book of Love, at the Academia Library. WHEN we pick up a copy of Shaikh Muhammad ibn Yahya al-Ninowy’s latest book, The Book of...

By MOGAMAT MOGODIEN SAMODIEN Professor Aslam Fataar’s khutbah at Owwal Masjid in Belhar, Cape Town on May 23, 2025 stands as a deeply moving and timely reminder of the interconnectedness of global and local struggles. His words, delivered on the sacred eve of the Hajj, resonated far...

The people of Belhar and Delft live out a daily Arafah, raising their hands not in ease, but in struggle, calling out to the Most Merciful while burdened by poverty, neglect, and violence. When the world overlooks places like Belhar, its people continue to affirm life, justice,...

The first hundred days of ‘Trump 2.0’ have reignited a wave of hostility that many American Muslims had prayed and hoped were receding into the past. Yet, this time, there is a crucial difference. There is a new and determined resolve among younger generations of American Muslims,...

By DR SAFI KASKAS In the face of unprecedented global change, Muslim communities are being called upon to reimagine their role in shaping the future of civilisation. The forthcoming IQRA 2025 Conference, under the theme 'Honoring our Legacy, Shaping our Future: Towards a New Muslim Contribution to...

‘From an Islamic perspective, freedom is not simply the removal of shackles. It is the awakening of moral agency. It is the rising of the human spirit to serve with humility, courage and excellence.’ Khutbah delivered at Habibia Soofie Masjid, Rylands, Cape Town on April 25, 2025....

The defining aspect of Istiqamah is that its foundation is an active and engaged commitment to one’s faith. By SALEEMAH JAFFER AS we approach the last few days of Ramadan, we may experience a mix of feelings: gratitude to Allah ta’ala for the opportunity to have witnessed...

In his Friday sermon at the University of Cape Town on February 21, 2025, Shaikh Muhammad West provided counsel on lessons derived from the assassination of Muhsin Hendricks on February 15, 2025. MAHMOOD SANGLAY discusses Shaikh West’s appeal for moral clarity and compassion. The sermon dissected the...