When there’s no clear articulation in the Qur’an and corroborated Hadith on a judicial matter (fiqh position), you should “slow-down” rather than impose on, or judge others based on the position you follow. This was one of the main advises from Sheikh Nuruddeen Lemu at the Shariah Intelligence seminar, hosted by the Islamic Forum on Read more about SLOW DOWN! urges Nuruddeen Lemu[…]
The 38th Annual convention of the Islamic Medical Association was held at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg from 27-28 April. The main guest speakers were Sheikh Nuruddeen Lemu and his wife Sister Salatu Lemu who is the director of research and training of the Dawah Institute of Nigeria. He is the son of the famous Read more about IMASA Hosts 38th Annual Convention[…]
One of South Africa’s leading theatre personalities, Essop Khan died this week, a forgotten hero, who apart from nurturing scores of actors, raised millions of Rands for charities, schools, clinics and madressahs throughout his 50 year career. Mr Khan who became a household name along with his colleagues, Muhammad Ali and Savy Ramsamy did not Read more about Essop Khan – An entertainer and philanthropist has passed on[…]
Durban architect, Adheema Davis, is one of a handful of South Africans who along with other promising young leaders from across Sub-Saharan Africa, will be travelling to the United States of America for the Mandela Washington Fellowship later this year. “The fellowship is an initiative funded by the U.S government that seeks to further develop Read more about Adheema Davis – selected for Mandela Washington Fellowship[…]
The 38th annual convention of the Islamic Medical Association was held at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg from 27-28 April. The main guest speakers were Sheikh Nuruddeen Lemu, his wife Salatu, Mufti Ismail Menk and Wadah Khunfur. and a host of other professionals. This is the 38th Annual Convention hosted by IMASA and has become Read more about Lemu’s, Menk & Khunfur for IMASA[…]
Land distribution in South Africa is both urgent and necessary, according to Dr Shuaib Manjra when he addressed worshippers on a Freedom Day Khutbah on Friday 27th April 2018, at the Claremont Main Road Mosque, Cape Town. He said the skewed distribution of land; the insecurity of tenure, the tardiness with which land claims are Read more about South Africa: A Nation that wants to land[…]
The Order of Ikhamanga recognises South African citizens who have excelled in the fields of arts, culture, literature, music, journalism, and sport The Order of Luthuli recognises South African citizens who have contributed to the struggle for democracy, nation-building, building democracy and human rights, justice and peace, as well as for the resolution of conflict Read more about Ramaphosa Bestows National Orders On Distinguished Citizens[…]
Madressah child in townships are seen to be poor, broken, wayward with no sense of direction, according to Moulana Ebrahim Mokgabudi who is the General Secretary on the SANZAF board as well as Gauteng General Manager for the Imam Development Project. He holds that the cause of this is that, although the conventional Madressah system works Read more about Maulana Mokgabudi – The less fortunate want to know you[…]
The South African Indian Muslim community must reach out to their brethren across the colour line and the best way to do this is by getting involved in the early development education of children. Dr Ganief Aysen, president of the Greater Edendale Muslim Society which now runs 16 crèches, caring and educating over 500 children, Read more about Dr Ganief Aysen – move away from hamper mentality for change[…]
Rape has become a weapon of war, more so in Syria where more than 7,000 women are presently in detention without charge or conviction and who are systematically being violated and tortured by President Bashar al-Assad’s forces. Journalist, author and human rights activist, Yvonne Ridley speaking at a lecture organized by the Caring Sisters Network, Read more about Yvonne Ridley speaks on rape becoming a weapon of war[…]