Mosques Changing the British Landscape

The Islamic Forum in association with the Association of Muslim Built Environment Professionals (AMBEP) will be hosting Architect and author Shahed Saleem on the overview of Muslim Architecture in Britain. Surprisingly the history in South Africa of Muslim Architecture is not very much different. In Britain, Shahed will discuss the key stages of the history Read more about Mosques Changing the British Landscape[…]

Stephen Hawking – Time and Islam by Adv Omar Moosa

Speaking at the Suleman Lockhat Auditorium at the Mariam Bee Sultan Islamic Centre in Overport, Durban, Advocate Moosa told the Islamic Forum sponsored event, “Stephen Hawking – Time and Islam”, that people should guard against relying on science to validate faith.  He said that in his experience of studying Astronomy and Cosmology for over fifty Read more about Stephen Hawking – Time and Islam by Adv Omar Moosa[…]

Ebrahim Jadwat – changing the Islamic Landscape in South Africa

Nation builder, Mr Ebrahim Jadwat in a rare interview featured on Radio Al-Ansar’s Friday night programme, 90 minutes expressed concern about the future of Muslims around the world. He said that we are living in trouble times and that the onslaught on Muslims was at an unprecedented level. But he believes that a better future Read more about Ebrahim Jadwat – changing the Islamic Landscape in South Africa[…]

Zeenat Adam and the Conscience Convoy

Johannesburg based civil rights activist, Zeenat Adam was among participants from 55 countries who took part in the “Conscience Convoy” from Istanbul to the Syria border to highlight the abhorrent artrocities perpetrated against by the girls and women in the war torn country.   The all woman convoy marked the International Women’s Day  (March 15) Read more about Zeenat Adam and the Conscience Convoy[…]

Human Dignity – The Foundation of Human Rights in Islam

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[…]