Islam

Madrassa On-Air Part 1: Knowing my Lord

الحمد لله وحده و الصلاة و السلام على من لا نبي بعده Theme: Developing Islam in me Topics: Knowing my lord I am a Muslim, so what is expected of me Leadership in Islam and its progression ________________________________________________________ Knowing my lord What is a Lord? Somebody or something that man[…]

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Muslim experts weigh in on medical cannabis issue

Coming on the back of widespread discussion, government has recently approved the production of cannabis, commonly known as marijuana, for medicinal purposes. While the drug has conventionally been used as a recreational drug, in a climate of overwhelming drug abuse within the country, the medicinal usage of the plant has[…]

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Swiss referendum on citizenship after anti-Muslim row

Switzerland is holding a referendum on Sunday on whether to make it easier for third generation immigrants to become citizens, after a campaign tainted by anti-Muslim messages and charges of religious prejudice. The government, as well as most politicians and political parties, supports the proposal that would allow the grandchildren[…]

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MJC hosts public events to mark 72 anniversary

As part of its 72nd anniversary celebrations, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has planned a number of events to mark what it calls a significant milestone. The MJC has transitioned under the helm of community leader Shaykh Irafaan Abrahams and there have been significant changes, with a serious focus on[…]

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VOC launches Madrassa-On-Air

VOC will soon launch a new programme called Madrassa-On-Air, a first for the radio station. The programme will take the format of a daily afternoon madrassa class aimed at adults and will be taught by the esteemed Shaykh Ebrahim Abrahams from 2pm to 4pm. The programme is a response to[…]

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Celebrating the universal truths

OPINION by Shafiq Morton Christmas, like any great anniversary, should be of good cheer. And, while Scrooge, the Grinch, the Kranks and other killjoys have done their best to spoil Christmas, its generosity of spirit has endured. For Muslims, who have lived cheek-by-jowl with Christians and Jews for more than[…]

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Madina Institute offering scholarships

By Nawaal Adams With uncertainty around student protests, many Matriculants are considering taking a gap year to explore their options post high school.  Amid increasing global Islamic awareness, local ulema believe there has never been a better time to spend a year learning the sciences of the Deen. The Madina[…]

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