Palestinian youth lead global solidarity for social justice
MUNA el Kurd visited South Africa from October 15 to 27 and participated in a programme focused on youth and their responsibility to address social justice issues. MAHMOOD SANGLAY reports:...
Hamas tells UK: ‘Your decision is a crime against the oppressed’
DR MOUSA ABU MARZOUK, a member of the politburo of Hamas and head of its international relations department, writes that the UK’s announcement that the movement will be banned under...
The difference between conventional and Islamic banking
SHAIKH MAHOMED SHOAIB OMAR points out five key differences between conventional and Islamic banking. Function of money THE first difference is in the function of money. In Islam, it is...
Moulood-un-Nabi: not a day but a lifetime
When we remind ourselves of Sayyidina Muhammad (SAW), we ought to take stock of ourselves in relation to him (SAW) and his message, writes PROFESSOR NURAAN DAVIDS. Professor Nuraan Davids,...
Lifesavers – save a life, save humankind
The Islamic Medical Association of South Africa will join a global ‘save a life, save humankind’ training programme on Saturday, September 25, organised by the Federation of Islamic Medical Associations....
Should the unvaccinated be denied entry to mosques?
With vaccine hesitancy in the Muslim community a challenge, PROFESSOR ASLAM FATAAR addresses the question about the closure of mosques to the unvaccinated. In this article, I address the question...
Imam Haron Memorial Lecture 2021
THE Imam Haron Foundation will, for the second year in succession, host the annual Imam Haron Memorial Lecture. The lecture, on Monday, September 27 at 7:00pm, will be presented virtually,...
Non-compliance with Popia can have dire consequences
Early this year, the information regulator (IR) announced that failure to comply with certain provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act (Popia) may result in the IR imposing an...
Az Zahra Garden inspired by heritage
As the country begins Arbour Week on September 1 and the start of Heritage Month, CASSIEM KHAN reflects on his heritage that led him and his family to undertake the...
Ma Agnes’ green fingers bring fynbos to life
SIXTY-YEAR-OLD Ntombikazi Rwayi, fondly known as Ma Agnes, is the Restoration Facility Team leader at the Westlake Conservation Centre. She takes care of plants, empowers Expanded Public Works Programme workers...
