“It takes you away from the paraphernalia of this world and you have to face yourself and your ruh. It is a strenuous journey spiritually, emotionally and physically. Yes it is hard work, but it is a beautiful journey.” This is how one emotional pilgrim eloquently described her maiden hajj[…]
There are some that knowingly and deliberately flout the law when engaging in the practice of animal slaughter on Eid al-Adha, the SPCA in the Western Cape has alleged. Muslim’s annually engage in a ritualistic slaughtering of livestock on the day of Eid, and are required to adhere to specific[…]
With Haj 1436 concluded, South Africa can expect the first group of hujjaj to arrive in the country on Monday morning and the larger groups later next week, according to the South African Haj and Umrah Council (Sahuc). 350 pilgrims will arrive on Monday, including groups from Al Anwar Haj[…]
Sunday marks 46 years since the martyrdom of Imam Abdullah Haron, one of the most prominent Muslim anti-apartheid activists in South Africa. Imam Haron died in police custody on the 27 September 1969, after days of torture by police. During a probe into the imam’s death, police claimed he had[…]
Students need to be adequately prepared to undertake the Annual National Assessments (ANAs), and the tests should not simply be used for promotional purposes. That was the view of one of Cape Town’s most vocal educators, Brian Isaacs, a member of the Progressive Principals Association (PPA). The ANA’s has been[…]
Authorities have issued a stern warning to Qurbani farms that they will be shut down, if they are found to have treated any animals inhumanely. This comes after the Cape of Good Hope (CoGH) SPCA issued six warnings to a number of Qurbani farms in the Western Cape after they[…]
Fire and emergency teams were dispatched to Hilite Job Buyers in Haji Ebrahim Crescent in Athlone again on Saturday morning after a second fire broke out. The busy fabric outlet was engulfed in flames a day earlier, which left much of the fabric and upholstery factory gutted. “Just before 2am[…]
A South African operator with Al-Mujahideen Hajj and Umrah Travel says Thursday’s tragic stampede has brought back memories of similar incidents in previous years in the tent-city of Mina, with the area being something of a hotspot of pilgrim overcrowding. Isgaak Cassiem, currently on hajj in the Saudi Kingdom, has[…]
The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) has issued its condolences to the families of more than 700 Muslims killed during a stampede in Mina on Thursday, on the third day of the annual hajj pilgrimage. At least 719 are said to have lost their lives and a further[…]
The following sermon was delivered by Imam Rashied Omar at the Claremont Main Road Mosque on Eid-ul-Adha, which also coincided with Heritage Day. The khutbah is focused on ‘Fostering Inclusive Muslim Cultural Traditions and Practices.’ We express our thanks and gratitude to Allah, the Lord of Wisdom, that this year[…]
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