Despite an incidental entry into rugby and his rugged game style, Aslam carved out a larger-than-life presence in the history of black rugby in South Africa. Shaped by his upbringing, he embodied charisma, a flair for performance, and a rugged and charismatic persona. By PROFESSOR ASLAM FATAAR...

In August 2025, the International Quran Research Association (IQRA’) will host a virtual conference aimed at revitalising Muslim contributions to civilisation. MAHMOOD SANGLAY reports on this groundbreaking initiative. The conference is based on the theme ‘Honouring Our Legacy, Shaping Our Future: Towards a New Muslim Contribution to...

As our generation navigates artificial intelligence and cryptocurrency, we want to look back at the days of the malboet that called people to social duty, the bilal that called people to prayer, the gatiep that addressed the congregation, and the imam who had been all these things....

Reviewer SHAIKH AHMED EL AZHARY points out that Dr Yasien Mohamed’s translation of a historical treatise is ‘a significant contribution to Islamic philosophy and ethics’. Today, as the world grapples with moral relativism, the erosion of spiritual values, and the complexities of a rapidly evolving technological landscape,...

Dr Shafik Ahmed Parker’s memoir, Parcel Baby: Aliases, Apartheid, Neurosurgery, chronicles his extraordinary journey from being smuggled into South Africa as an infant to becoming a neurosurgeon under Apartheid’s oppressive regime. The book intertwines personal narrative with the socio-political history of the Indian Muslim diaspora in South Africa,...

Sim Kern’s Genocide Bad is a timely and crucial publication, especially in the context of Donald Trump’s re-election as President of the US and his recent controversial declaration that Gaza is designated prime real estate for colonial settlers. MAHMOOD SANGLAY argues that Kern’s work is a call...

For decades, the West, led by the United States, has dominated the technology sector, wielding immense power through its innovation hubs, global corporations and intellectual property. MAHMOOD SANGLAY argues why the advent of DeepSeek is a powerful indicator of the West’s comeuppance as a dominant global power....

By ADNAAN ADAMS THE Muslim Thinker NPC proudly introduces ‘Faith, Faculty and Future’, a seminar designed to inspire first-year and undergraduate students to reflect on the purpose of education, rethink its role in shaping their academic and personal growth, and reframe perspectives through the lens of universal...

This study contributes to the broader discourse on gender-based violence and the media can be utilised in positively supporting the survivors and changing public perceptions and responses to both the survivors and perpetrators. By THOURHAAN MUSSON I recently submitted a Masters dissertation inspired by the #MeToo movement....

Behind the celebrations and accolades lies another reality: the stark and persistent inequality faced by learners in underprivileged schools. The gap between fee-paying and no-fee schools is more than just a statistic – it’s the story of a system in need of urgent transformation. By SIGAMONEY MANICKA...