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Quds Day: A symbol of global unity and the pursuit of justice

Quds Day is not just a symbolic event; it is a powerful reminder for freedom-loving individuals worldwide to unite.

Opinion
Published

Muhsin Hendricks murder 'disregards principles of Islam'

Islam does not force belief upon anyone, nor does it grant individuals the right to act as judge, jury, and executioner, says the writer.

Opinion Letters
Letter to the Editor|Published

A Message of Condemnation, Justice, and Reflection on the Sanctity of Life in Islam

LETTER: The killing of Moegsien Hendricks is not a triumph; it is a tragedy. It reflects a dangerous intolerance that threatens the very fabric of our faith and society, writes Faiez Jacobs.

Opinion Letters
Letter to the Editor|Published

Syria's turmoil: The West's role in the destabilisation of a nation

OPINION: By portraying the Syrian conflict as a heroic fight for democracy and freedom, the narrative obscures the underlying geopolitical objectives, which include weakening the resistance to Israeli and allied interests, writes Dr Reneva Fourie.

Sunday Tribune World
Opinion|Published

South African Jewish Board of Deputies calls for calm after Durban woman’s murder

The South African Jewish Board of Deputies (SAJBD) has called for calm after a woman was murdered in an apparent Islamophobic attack at her home in Glenmore in Durban, at the weekend.

News Crime and Courts
Se-Anne Rall|Published

A Path to Impactful Wealth: 4 Reasons to Consider Shariah Investments

The goal of Shariah investments is to help investors secure their future through innovative financial products.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Opinion|Published

Empower your finances when calculating your Zakaat

Zakaat is a religious duty that all adherents to Islam must perform. Photographer: Armand Hough. Picture: Independent Newspapers.

Personal Finance Financial Planning
Opinion|Published

'Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?’: Fasting, charity, and exemptions explained

As the holy month of Ramadan approaches for Muslims in South Africa, we answer the burning questions that people ask Muslims during the month.

News South Africa Western Cape
Yasmine Jacobs|Published

A long road, but green light finally granted for Divorce Amendment Bill

Muslim marriages were only recognised in Islamic law and not civil law, meaning that a person could not approach the court of law for a divorce.

Cape Times News
Okuhle Hlati|Published

Muslim nations denounce Qur’an burning in Sweden

Under a heavy police presence, Salwan Momika, stomped on the Qur’an before setting several pages alight in front of Stockholm's largest mosque.

News World
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Record-breaking 2. 5 million Muslims on Hajj this year

According to the South African Hajj And Umrah Council (SAHUC), 3,500 South African pilgrims have been accredited and embarked to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj this year.

News
Kailene Pillay|Published

OP-ED: How Islamic Revolution empowered and uplifted women in Iran

The female literacy rate in the Islamic Republic of Iran is higher than the global average.

Pretoria News Partnered
Brandstories|Published

Watch VideoWATCH - Hajj 2022: 12 health and security tips for Africans during the holy pilgrimage

The Hajj is an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the holiest city for Muslims.

News Africa
Chad Williams|Published