By Kouthar Sambo Images have made the rounds on social media depicting dozens of Palestinians having Iftaar (breaking of fast) on the rubble of their destroyed homes. As the Israeli aggression intensifies in Gaza and the West Bank, today marks the fourth day of Ramadaan in Palestine. Speaking to VOC[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Marking day three of Ramadaan in Palestine, Israeli aggression in Palestine continues to be heightened during the holy month. Palestinian lecturer of English at the Univeristy College of Applied Sciences in Gaza, who also provides psychological support for mothers and children affected by Israeli bombings, Abeer Barakat,[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Africa Muslims Agency (AMA) has embarked upon its Go-Beyond Ramadaan campaign, where the organisation will be assisting individuals from 22 countries, including Palestine, Mozambique, Syria, and rural Malawi. Speaking on VOC’s Drive Time show on Thursday, Regional Director of AMA Hassan Choonara said every year post-Ramadan, the[…]
By Kouthar Sambo As the blessed month of Ramadaan will be approaching soon, we have to make the necessary mental, emotional, and psychological shifts required for the month so we can reach our full potential during the Ramadaan. VOC News has taken the time to delve into the holistic preparation[…]
Israeli forces have entered the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound along with hundreds of Jews whom they allowed to access the compound on Jerusalem Day – when Israelis celebrate the anniversary of their occupation of East Jerusalem at the end of the 1967 Arab-Israeli war. Israeli forces fired tear gas and detained[…]
The Imam Abdullah Haron Foundation will be embarking on several programs in commemoration of the renowned Muslim activist, Imam Abdullah Haron, who was killed in Apartheid detention in 1969. This includes the launching of a book titled ‘’Imam Haron: The Spiritual Guide’’, which unpacks his principals of fasting. “One of[…]
The month of Ramadaan is considered a time for the ummah to get in touch with their humanity and encourages Muslims to be more charitable. With this comes the endless amounts of charity and Zakah organisations which make sure that the “haves” are giving their money to the “have nots”[…]
“Fasting is like a seed being planted in Rajab, in Sha’baan it is being watered, and in Ramadan we pick the fruits.” [Ibn Rajab al-Hanbali] As Muslims the world over prepare for the sacred month of Ramadan, the auspicious night of 15 Sha’baan, also known as Laylatul Nisfi min Sha’ban,[…]
With the holy month of Ramadaan coming to a conclusion, Islamic Relief South Africa (IRSA) is in the final stages of wrapping up its various Ramadan outreach initiatives. The organisation has been especially active in aid and relief distribution throughout the past month, assisting the more destitute members of the[…]
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