Women around the world are assuming leadership roles to such an extent that, by 2025, most parliaments, including South Africa’s would go through a dramatic change. This is the view of Chatsworth Sulaiman sisters, Qaisar Jahaan and Umme Haanee – both of whom have embarked in careers which were previously perceived not to be for Read more about Profile: Sisters Qaisar Jahaan & Umme Haanee[…]
It is with great sadness that the Claremont Main Road Masjid receives the news of the passing of Maulana Ihsaan Hendricks, former president of the Muslim Judicial Council. Maulana Ihsaan was a dynamic and courageous son of the soil, whose dedication and tireless passion for his community was only eclipsed by his immense humility and Read more about CMRM laments loss of dynamic and courageous son of the soil[…]
The late Moulana Ihsaan Hendricks epitomised the kind of leader the Ummah in South Africa and indeed internationally needs in today’s times. Sound knowledge, humbleness, empathy, passion, a principled approach and a sound grasp and understanding of the environment that we live in, were just some of the attributes that Moulana brought to any position Read more about A loss to the Ummah in SA[…]
On Friday 10th August 2018 Moulana Ihsaan Hendricks passed away in Cape Town bringing with it a profound loss to the Muslim Ummah in South Africa. In a fitting tribute at his Janaza, former Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool lamented the loss of knowledge, intellect, intelligence, strategy and direction that his death has brought to the community. Read more about Tribute to Mawlana Ihsaan Hendricks aka Abu Yusuf Saleh[…]
A senior official of the South African National Zakaat Fund, Mrs Shaheeda Cassim passed away recently. A long serving official who served the greater community she was known for her commitment and dedication. In a tribute, the Trustees, Executive and Staff said in a joint statement that they are saddened at Cassim’s death. “Aunty Shaheeda Read more about Sister Shaheeda Cassim[…]
Paediatrician and Allergologist, Dr Ahmed Ismail Manjra in a moving tribute to his deceased parents described them as the “Wonderful Team.” He pointed out that his father, Mr Ismail Manjra and mother, Mrs Aisha Manjra were married for 60 years and during that time not only nurtured the family but served the greater community. “My Read more about Tribute to a Wonderful Team: late Aisha & Ismail Manjra[…]
South African Muslims were facing great changes for the better, according to Saudi Arabian scholar and teacher, Hudaifah Al Amreeki. He was in South Africa as a guest of the Islamic Propagation Centre International who hosted a weeklong Dawa enrichment programme in Durban. He urged the community to “open their hearts and minds” to all Read more about Hudaifah Al Amreeki asks SA Muslims to “Open up the Deen”[…]
The Islamic Propagation Centre International hosted a Dawah workshop, which attracted delegates from several countries to its headquarters in Durban. Those who attended came from the America, Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Amongst them was Mrs Marwa Helmi of Saudi Arabia who teaches English in Jeddah said that she came to acquire skills which Read more about IPCI Guests impressed with freedom Muslims have in SA[…]