ISLAM

QIBLA, in this Eid-ul-Adha message, calls on the Ummah to reclaim Hajj as a journey of justice, courage and resistance against oppression, inequality and genocide. There has been a sustained campaign to imprison Hajj inside the walls of private ritual – to reduce it to a visit...

From Fatḥ Makkah to the Farewell Sermon, the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) consistently challenged racism and affirmed human equality as central to Islam. By MOEGAMMAD TAHIER KARA LATELY, I’ve been reflecting deeply on two of the most significant moments in the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: the...

As the Ummah marks Eid-ul-Adha amid the suffering in Gaza, Sudan, the Congo, and across the globe, this reflection calls Muslims to return to the spirit of sacrifice of Nabi Ibrahim (AS), which is based on divine justice and moral courage. By SAYED RIDHWAAN MOHAMED AS the...

What does ummi really mean? The writer re-examines the common translation ‘unlettered’ and offers a deeper, more accurate understanding rooted in Qur’anic context. BY MOEGAMMAD TAHIER KARA This year marks 1500 years since the birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It is a moment not only to...

The Ahlulbayt’s legacy provides a timeless Islamic framework for justice, resistance and moral courage against oppression, from Karbala – the paradigm of principled defiance – to the modern world. By SAYED RIDHWAAN MOHAMED In the discourse of Islamic history, the Ahlulbayt (the Household of the Prophet ﷺ)...

When sacred space becomes a spiritual test A powerful reflection on Umrah, exploring how sacred spaces can become spiritual tests when faith is disconnected from the suffering of the Ummah and a world shaped by injustice and global conflict. By ADNAAN ADAMS THERE is a common assumption...

A landmark High Court judgment confirms that Muslim women can claim interim maintenance after talaq, reinforcing legal protections under South Africa’s Divorce Act. By YUSUF ISMAIL A judgment on appeal, passed on March 12, 2026 in the matter of E.S v H.Z.A in the Gauteng High Court,...

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...