Mohammad Nurudeen Lemu who is the main keynote speaker at the 38th annual IMASA (Islamic Medical Association of South Africa) Convention to be held in Johannesburg 28-29th April 2018 will be hosting a special intensive one-day seminar on Shari’ah Intelligence at the Suleman Lockhat Auditorium, 222 Kenilworth Road on 1st May 2018. Click here to Read more about Nuruddeen Lemu to conduct Shari’ah Intelligence Workshop[…]
The month of Sha`ban is the eighth month in the Hijri lunar calendar and comes as a timely reminder of the imminence of the blessed month of Ramadan, the most important and most sacred month of the year for Muslims. The month of Sha`ban is thus a prelude and gateway to the blessed month of Read more about Significance of 15th Sha`ban[…]
There are only three references in the Glorious Qur’an to the extraordinary mystical journey of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) known as al-Isra` wal-M`iraj. These occur in surah BaniIsra’il, chapter 17 verse 1 and verse 60 and in surah al-Najm, chapter 53 verses 1 through 18. These Qur’anic references, however, are limited compared Read more about Al-Isra’ wal-M`iraj – A Pedagogy of Hope & Reassurance[…]
The first Blockchain and the Islamic Perspective Conference is due to be held at the Al Baraka Bank, Durban on April 21. Among the keynote speakers are Dr Ariff Ismail, head of Fintech at the South African Reserve Bank, Justin Clarke, Co-Founder of Private Property and One Africa Media, Nicholas Allen, co-founder and chief executive Read more about Blockchain Seminar[…]
Eco-art practitioner, Sana Ebrahim speaking on Al-Ansaar’s Friday night talk show, 90 Minutes stressed that “it is important for people to have confidence and believe in their talents so that those who possess these attributes don’t have to downplay their achievements.” Ms Ebrahim is a greenwill ambassador and co-founder of the Green Heart Movement, Book Read more about Sana Ebrahim – Greening the scene with the iconic BunnyKat[…]
Despite calls for mosques to blend into the environment and be as close to traditional English shapes, the minaret is here to stay – this is what architect Shahed Saleem, author of The British Mosque said in Durban this week. Saleem graciously included two talks on his family trip to Durban, after taking in the Read more about Shahed Saleem – Mosques – our story within the landscape[…]
Islamic publishing house, Baitul Hikmah has launched a fascinating collection of 10 easy to read books on the contribution by Muslim scholars who over 611 years changed much of the world. Each book contains 24 pages and while it is aimed at children, adults would find that it makes fascinating reading. The collection is available Read more about Muslim Luminaries of the past – 10 Excellent children’s Books[…]
The human rights and Palestine solidarity organisation, BDS South Africa, condemns the racism by Israel’s Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef who during his recent weekly sermon compared African people to monkeys. In footage aired by the Israeli media house, Ynet news, Yosef (who is one of two Israeli state-elected rabbis) can be seen referring to black people Read more about Racism in Israel against Africans on the rise[…]
Seek help, do not wait for the situation to get worse, this is what the founder of the Kenilworth Respite Centre, MrsSaberaTimol said in an interview this week. “There is no shame in getting assistance, rather then to let the problem develop to such an extent that it is beyond rescue.” She said that victims Read more about Kenilworth Respite Centre – Sanctuary for victims of abuse[…]