‘Difference’ plays itself out in ways that produce individual, community, national, continental and global heartbreak, writes DR YUNUS OMAR. AS the world hurtles towards a series of ever-deepening crises, we all have a lot of thinking to do. Depending on many sets of circumstances, the way we...

DR MUNEER ABDUROAF presents an overview of the recent Constitutional Court judgement regarding Muslim marriages. THERE has (to date) been no legislation enacted by the South African government that gives full recognition to a marriage concluded in terms of Islamic law (Muslim marriage) and that regulates the...

DR YUNUS OMAR pays tribute to longstanding Muslim Views columnist, Dr D’Arcy, whose articles have managed to open the world of art to many of us. I HAVE been a fan of Dr M C D’Arcy for many years. His ‘Art’s for All’ column in Muslim Views...

SAMEEAH CASSIM, explains that occupational thrapy has its roots in mental health, and treatment involves a holistic assessment which will assist clients in participating fully in their daily lives. Sameeah Cassim is an occupational therapist in private practice in Grassy Park, Cape Town. She specialises in work...

INSAAF GOOLAM, a registered dietitian (SA) answers some questions related to pregnancy. This article was provided by the Cape Town Branch of Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (IMASA). For further information telephone +27 21 762 1414 or email: imasa.wcape@gmail.com Q: How important is the nutritional status...

YUNUS OMAR focuses on the slain activists in direct relation to the injustices in education. JUNE 27, 1985: at the height of the renewed and highly organised nationwide rebellion against the apartheid regime in South Africa, four South African compatriots vanished without trace while travelling between Port...

Book: Islam and Evolution: Al-Ghazālī and the Modern Evolutionary Paradigm Author: Shoaib Ahmed Malik Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 9780367364137 Malik’s monograph demonstrates a splendid respect for knowledge and the process of enquiry, critical analysis and argument, and a deep appreciation for both the Islamic tradition and modern science,...

DR YUNUS OMAR gives us a brief glimpse into Ramadaan and his childhood in District Six. FASTING during summer is no easy thing. It’s not supposed to be easy but there are times when we forget this. It’s even more of a strain when you’re a youngster...

DR MOHAMMED NASIR JAFFER gives some advice on exercise during Ramadaan. This article was provided by the Cape Town Branch of Islamic Medical Association of South Africa (IMASA). For further information telephone +27 21 762 1414 or email: imasa.wcape@gmail.com ‘O BELIEVERS! Fasting is prescribed for you as...

WITH the month of Ramadaan almost upon us, DR ZIYAAD WILLIAMS and DR TASLEEM RAS consider some important health-related aspects of fasting, especially for those of us who may have chronic diseases. This article was provided by the Cape Town Branch of Islamic Medical Association of South...