Dr. A. Rashied Omar argues that, from an Islamic perspective, the concept of human rights should be understood – as the honouring and protection of the dignity bestowed on all human beings, without prejudice or discrimination. Living human life with dignity for all should thus be the primary objective of human rights advocacy. The 21st Read more about Human Dignity – The Foundation of Human Rights in Islam[…]
The South African Muslim Network (SAMNET) calls on the Muslim community to actively participate in School Governing Bodies (SGB) Elections to be held across SA Public Schools early March. In a statement released this week, the Network pointed out that these elections are legislated to be held every three years at the tens of thousands Read more about Vote for your SGB urges SAMNET[…]
While social media has a negative image, Blogger Shaheena Meer said it is a portal of communication, which she uses to heal people, in an interview on Radio Al Ansaar’s talk show, 90 Minutes. Blogger, humanitarian, motivational speaker, craft and life skills expert, Ms Meer said that she has been able to reach out to Read more about Shaheena Meer – Social Media can be a positive influence[…]
Durban’s Deputy Mayor, Mrs Fawzia Peer has launched a project to record the histories and honour unsung heroes who have performed yeoman service to the community. At a meeting, which she hosted in the Mayor’s Parlour, City Hall, Mrs Peer said that it was imperative that the histories of people who made great sacrifices to Read more about Hunt for Unsung Heroes launched by Deputy Mayor Peer[…]
Prominent Palestinian American journalist, activist, media-analyst, author, Ali Abunimah arrives in Johannesburg on Monday. He will deliver lectures in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. However, Durban residents will not get the opportunity to hear his message. A spokesman for the organisers said that his trip had been planned to include only the three cities. He Read more about Ali Abunimah comes to SA[…]
This Easter will mark the 25th anniversary of a feeding scheme launched by former world heavyweight boxing champion, Muhammad Ali for the homeless in Durban. With Ali was Solly Manjra who cooked several degs of breyani and Iqbal Sabat who a quarter of a century later is still feeding the destitute in the Durban Casbah Read more about 25 years since Ali initiated feeding scheme[…]
The Islamic Forum hosted the ‘Jannah Training’ course on the 3rd and 4th of March at the SulemanLockhat Auditorium attended by some 50 women. The course instructor, Sister Fadwa Solomon, is a hafidah, mother of three, trained Montessori teacher and a teacher of Quran and Arabic at the Qamar Institute in Cape Town. This combination Read more about Cape Couple strive to bring Islamic Knowledge to the community[…]
Durban is the next B-I-G thing when it comes to tech companies, even though at the present time, the city is way behind Cape Town and Johannesburg, according to Mohamed Chohan. The chief executive officer of Start-Up Grind in Durban said that presently there were tech companies, which were establishing themselves “behind the scenes.” Speaking Read more about Mohamed Chohan aiming to make Durban a Cool Place to live[…]
With the annual Palestine Awareness Week coming to an end, the 14th Annual Israeli Apartheid Week kicked off on February 19 with marches, meetings and workshops in various countries around the world. Rolling mass action will continue until April 17 – highlighting the atrocities and the 70th anniversary of the resistance of the people of Read more about Palestine Awareness Week – 70th Anniversary of Resistance[…]