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[…]
Educator, life-skills expert and internationally recognized motivational speaker, Edris Khamissa said that while he was an “eternal optimist” – he is in fact very concerned because South Africa has become fragmented, judgmental and intolerant of other people’s views. Speaking during a wide-ranging interview on Radio Al-Ansar’s talk show, 90 Minutes, he added that many Muslims Read more about Edris Khamissa – a unique professional and eternal optimist[…]
During pre-Islamic times the lunar month of Shawwal was regarded as a cursed month and a month of ill-omen. Some people of that time even avoided getting married during the month of Shawwal because they believed that marriages during this month would not be blessed. As with most of the negative and pessimistic aspects of Read more about The Significance of the Lunar Month of Shawwal[…]
The battle to save the ancient cemetery in Cape Town took a dramatic turn when the Auction group Claremart told the Tana Baru Trust to back off from trying to prevent the sale of two portions of land regarded as sacred in Bo-Kaap. Claremart has forged ahead with advertising the land to be auctioned at Read more about Battle to save ancient Tana Baru Cemetery in Bo-Kaap[…]
I trust this reaches you and yours in the best of states, insha Allah. I write this sorely heartbroken, let down and despondent. As a young Muslim living in South Africa, I have always looked up to the Ulemah for guidance. I have great respect for the scholars of our community, their role in preserving Read more about An open letter to the Jamiatul Ulama KZN[…]
My sister Tasmi – known to be a wushinite – a spirited martial arts warrior – perpetually engaged in self mastery – on a trajectory of growth and virtue – with a heart of gold – radiating love and joy to everyone around her – a natural affinity of kaleidoscopic bonds with children – a Read more about Our duas and hope go out to Tasmi Quazi for her quick recovery[…]