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By SAYED RIDHWAAN MOHAMED THE Cape Town Ulama Board and Cape Town Islamic Educational Centre bid farewell to the Cape Town hujjaj as they embarked on their journey to perform Hajj. The event, held at the CTIEC Ebraheem Kareem Hall in Eagle Park on Sunday April 27,...

By SAYED RIDHWAAN MOHAMED A MASSIVE fire raged across several areas of Cape Town, with firefighters working tirelessly to contain the flames while facing challenging conditions. The fire, which originated in Tokai Forest on Friday, April 25, spread to parts of the Constantiaberg and Silvermine East regions,...

By ANTHONY STROEBEL In a world where meaningful gifts are treasured, the Palestine Liberation Coin offers an unprecedented opportunity to blend artistry, history and compassion into a timeless keepsake. Launched by Pure Karat Creations in collaboration with the Al-Quds Foundation (SA), this limited-edition 1oz pure silver coin...

By YASEEN BARDIEN IN a powerful show of solidarity with Palestine, hundreds of Capetonians gathered on the streets of Cape Town on Friday March 28 to mark Quds Day. Representatives from various political parties that support the struggle of the Palestinians were present. The exceptions were those...

The event delivered a powerful message of love and peace in a world often plagued by division and conflict. By SAYED RIDHWAN MOHAMED THE Cape Town Islamic Educational Centre (CTIEC) recently hosted an inspirational event in honour of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), drawing over a thousand devotees from...

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....

A reflection on family genealogy and legacy By ASLAM FATAAR ON Saturday morning, December 7, I embarked on a profoundly personal journey through history at the Western Cape Archives and Records Service, 72 Roeland Street, Cape Town. This followed a workshop organised by the Salt River Heritage...

This innovative NPO was founded to educate, empower and advocate for South African Muslims as they navigate key life events like marriage, divorce and inheritance. By NONTOBEKO AISHA MKHWANAZI ‘And among Allah’s signs is this, that He created for you spouses from among yourselves, that you may...

In a world filled with distractions and negative influences, the academy has made it a core aim to nurture young Muslims to embody the best of Islamic teachings by focusing on behaviour development adab. By NONTOBEKO AISHA MKHWANAZI The Darus Saulieghien Quraan Academy (DSQA) stands at a...