The South African Muslim Network is looking for experts to ensure that the contribution of Islam and Muslims in South Africa is included in the history curriculum in Schools. Chairperson, Dr Faisal Suliman called on experts in education, history and retired academics to assist. The history curriculum for schools is shockingly inadequate when it comes Read more about History curriculum in schools[…]
The long-awaited biography on Dr Chota Motala by Goolam Vahed has at long last been released and among everything else, the poignant story about how he was forced out of his home at 433 Boom Street under the Group Areas Act has been told publicly for the first time. There are a host of sagas, Read more about Book Review: Chota Motala[…]
In a surprise move which shocked Middle Eastern countries; Palestine has taken Israel to the International Criminal Court in what has been described as a “historic step towards justice” this week. The move finally came at The Hague after long drawn out deliberations by Palestinian authorities to make Israel and its cohorts like the United Read more about Palestine takes Israel to International Criminal Court[…]
On Friday 25 May 2018, the residents of the Bo-Kaap held an “iftar” or locally known as “boeka” protest in Wale Street, Cape Town. The protest action which saw hundreds of residents and their supporters break their fast with a shared meal in the middle of Wale street was the culmination of a week-long campaign Read more about Bo-Kaap Residents Protest Gentrification[…]
Chilli Chocolate Chefs, Zainab Kadwa and Faatimah Paruk are causing a sensation with their culinary inventions and are fast establishing themselves as the “Caterers of Choice” for leading companies, corporates and home based functions. With them in their growing business is Zainab’s husband, Ashraff who is spearheading one innovative marketing campaign after the as the Read more about Chilli Chocolate Chefs Zainab, Faatimah & Ashraff[…]
There was outright condemnation of the violent attack on the Imam Husain Mosque in Ottawa which claimed the life of one man, Abbas Essop and left another two injured on Thursday night. Imam Ali Nchinyane survived the ordeal and is still in hospital recovering from his injuries. Deputy Mayor, Mrs Fowzia Peer blamed the attack Read more about Outrage at attack on Imam Husain Mosque in Ottawa[…]
Imam Dr. Rashied Omar of The Claremont Main Road Masjid (CMRM) said that it is now most important and urgent for Muslims in South Africa to take a stand and speak out loudly against anti-Shi’a sectarianism. He said: “Among the concrete ways in which this can be done is to embrace and endorse the Cape Read more about Muslims in South Africa called upon to endorse Cape Accord[…]
Mosque buildings, especially in the Durban Central Business District keeps alive the eras in history which has shaped, developed and nurtured successive generations. Architecture is the cornerstone of each of these places of worship, which are examples of the works of craftsmen from the West as well as from the East, yet each venue, in Read more about Promoting heritage and architecture into the “Everyday”[…]
Academic and author, A S Ganyi wrote the thought provoking book, “Whisperings in the Mist.” Now for the first time, he shares his thoughts publicly. “The content of my book is primarily an attempt to explore the very essence of Islamic philosophy. “To understand Islam is not merely to have subtle thoughts, but to love Read more about “Whisperings in the Mist” from academic and author Gani[…]
The Urdu Mehfil of South Africa was launched at the Suleman Lockhat Auditorium in Durban this weekend. In an interview on Radio Al-Ansar’s talk show, 90 Minutes, the Chairman and Celebrated poet and dramatist, Dr S N M Shahzad said that Urdu is the language of communication and is ideal for South Africans to develop Read more about Dr Shahzad – Launch of Urdu Mehfil in South Africa[…]