By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) launched its new satellite office at the Sumayah Foundation in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain on Friday morning. President of the MJC in South Africa Sheikh Riad Fataar beamed with excitement as he announced the news at an intimate media briefing. “You are[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Al Quds Foundation (SA) will be hosting a mass pro-Palestine protest tomorrow from 12 pm until 2 pm. The protest will commence from Muir Street Mosque in the City Bowl to Wale Street, proceeding to the Office of the Premier. “We have collectively decided to undertake the[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Political party Al Jama-ah has informed the public that the “Registration of Muslim Marriages,” at the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has temporarily been frozen until further notice. Speaking on VOC’s Drive Time on Wednesday, the Head of the Muslim Judicial Council’s (MJC) Legal Desk and Associate[…]
By Kouthar Sambo “We work together on that which brings goodness and piety and do not work together on that which creates wrong and enmity.” These were the liberating words of the Muslim Judicial Council’s (MJC) Second Deputy President Sheikh Riad Fataar, as discussions were underway at the Council’s offices[…]
By Kouthar Sambo The Al Quds Foundation (SA), together with several other organisations, hosted a picket in the Cape Town CBD today. The picket was held in support of the besieged Palestinians, who are currently under attack by Israeli forces in Gaza. Anti-Apartheid activist Dr Allan Boesak said the situation[…]
By Kouthar Sambo The Muslim Judicial Council Halal Trust (MJCHT) has announced that it will be declining the certification of any goods and services emanating from Israel. This comes after the MJCHT released a statement declaring its unwavering stance in support of the besieged Palestinians by committing itself to “ethical[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Following the escalated attacks on our besieged brothers and sisters in Palestine by the Israeli occupation forces, the Al Quds Foundation (SA) is currently hosting a mass Khatam al Quran for the liberation of the oppressed Palestinians at Masjidul Quds in Rylands between Asr and Maghrib today.[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Following the successful settlement of an interdict brought against the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) with President Sheikh Irafaan Abrahams, the MJC hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday. The settlement has resulted in the President being suspended until the next Presidential election, which is scheduled to take[…]
By Kouthar Sambo The South African Cemeteries Association (SACA) chose the Mother City, Cape Town, as the location for its national conference that took place from the 13th to the 15th of September. The three-day conference addressed pertinent issues relating to cemeteries, such as expansions and maintenance matters. Speaking on[…]
By Kouthar Sambo Following alleged threats made by allies of the LGBTQIA+ community against a Gqeberha shop owner, Dawood Lagardien, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has intervened on the matter. Lagardien, the owner of La Gardi Plastics and Baking Requirements, received opposition from the public when a sign[…]
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