'FIGO’s silence on the plight of Palestinian women is deeply troubling. It suggests a troubling inconsistency in the application of its ethical framework and raises difficult questions about whose suffering merits acknowledgment, and whose does not.' A Cape Town-based obstetrician and gynaecologist has written an open letter...

Participants attending this conference will benefit from industry experts and their insights which will help lay people make sense of the ever-evolving technological landscape. By HASANAIN ABDULLAH Following the successful hosting of the inaugural conference in Johannesburg last year, the much-anticipated second edition will be hosted in...

This book invites us to imagine differently, to write our own intellectual futures, and to forge education that is both African and Islamic. Review by ADNAAN ADAMS Living African Philosophy of Higher Education by Emeritus Professor Yusef Waghid. Springer Briefs in Education. ISBN 978-3-032-00390-4 Introduction: A philosophy...

By ASHRAF PATEL Will AI be socialised or monetised or even worse, weaponised? In September 2024, exactly a year ago, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the UN Pact for the Future. Acknowledging the deep polycrisis of conflicts, climate change, and rapid artificial intelligence (AI) diffusion,...

‘This book restores a sense of intellectual dignity to a conversation that is often hijacked by slogans. It shows us that the Islamic tradition, when approached with sincerity and expertise, contains the tools to address modern challenges without abandoning its core.’ Review by DR MOHAMMED AMEEN ALLY...

This was not just any wrestling tournament. It was a celebration of Sunnah sports. Sunnah sports are not just about competition; they are about character development, resilience, and building a healthy body and mind in accordance with Islamic teachings. By ADNAAN ADAMS On Sunday, July 27, 2025,...

As Islamic calligraphy continues to awaken hearts and minds across the country, the return of Hafidh Muhammad Hobe stands as a powerful reminder of what is possible when passion meets purpose, and when knowledge is passed on with love, discipline, and integrity. His presence was more than...

In a world shaped by artificial intelligence, education should not become mechanical or cold. It must remain a profoundly human and spiritual practice. Drawing on the ideas of Ibn al-Arabi and Yusuf Çelik, we can view education as a means to reflect the qualities of God, such...

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...

Al-Isfahani teaches that injustice (zulm) is the most ruinous vice a human can commit. He categorically condemns all forms of injustice and lays out the conditions for justice as a divine obligation.