During the month of Ramadaan, hufaath around the world take the lead in Taraweeh prayers uplifting musallees with their recitation of the Quran. For those who have done this for many years, it becomes second nature. However, for the many debutants who are leading the mass prayer for the first[…]
The following is a Jumuah khutbah delivered by Ihsaan Bassier at Claremont Main Road Mosque on Friday 17th June, in commemoration of Youth Day. Youth Day 2016. Forty years ago, school students courageously rose up against an oppressive government and inspired an era of mass resistance. I string together stories[…]
With the recitation of the Quran being the cornerstone of the sacred month of Ramadan, the Muslim Judicial council (MJC) is inviting all to ‘A day with the Qur’an’ this Sunday. The Khatam al-Qur’an is in honour of all deceased members of the ulama body, as well as those who[…]
As Muslims within the Cape continue to voice concerns about marginalization, one party vows to speak exclusively to the needs of the Muslim community. The Cape Muslim Congress (CMC), which was established in 2006 and holds one seat in the City of Cape Town, says that if it win more[…]
For Irafaan Abrahams, the month of Ramadan is just another reason for him to incorporate his love for running with the feeding of people. What Abrahams has titled the “Boeber Run” is a continuation of a project that was done last year, in collaboration with Islamic Relief South Africa (IR),[…]
In most middle class Muslim homes in Cape Town, a samoosa, pie or half-moon is a staple at iftar time. Although it’s not the healthiest option, savouries in Ramadan has for a long time been a Mother City tradition, perhaps for its ease in preparation and variety in taste. Go[…]
As the local government election looms, Cape Town residents have been up in arms against the City of Cape Town’s lack of concern for the gentrification that is threatening the communal relationships that exists from Bo-Kaap to Salt River. In a show of unity, residents in Woodstock and Salt River[…]
When we talk about Islamic Feminisms and activisms for women rights in Islam, there are some names that have a well deserved place in the collective feminist mind: Amina Wadud, Fatima Mernissi, Shirin Ebadi, Asma Lamrabet, Kecia Ali, among others. Most of them belong to the academic world. Through their[…]
The month of Ramadan, mostly referred to as the month of fasting, boasts much more than just sacrificing meal and snack times throughout the day. This act of sacrifice serves as a reminder of those who are less fortunate to all who observe Ramadan. As time has progressed, this “reminder”[…]
As we commemorate the 1976 student uprisings, the socio-economic climate faced by the youth has gained considerable attention over the past year. Reflecting the hopes of the past, students in taking to the streets highlighted their frustration with the level of unemployment, the standard of education, and questioned the lack[…]
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