A community driven water project started by the ulema was received with open arms in the Loeriesfontein area at the weekend. The community outreach project, initiated by the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) and the Darul Islam Relief Fund (DIRF), distributed the first batch of water to the Hantam Municipality in[…]
With increased efforts from civil society to assist drought-stricken areas across the country, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) in conjunction with the Darul-Islam Relief Fund is embarking on its own water project, titled “The Gift of Life.” The MJC and DARF through this initiative endeavours to assist in alleviating the[…]
Capetonians are urged not to part with their money, amid reports of a bogus collector again doing the rounds on parts of the Cape Flats. VOC has been alerted of a scam artist claiming to be collecting money for the burial of her husband, her children or an orphaned child in[…]
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) will be hosting a symposium of the life of Badee uz Zamaan Said Nursi. The symposium will aim to bring awareness of the life and contributions of Said Nursi and the legacy he has left behind. Speaking to VOC Drivetime this week, Hamza B. Oztas,[…]
As the 2016 Local Government Election nears, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has revealed its concerns around voter apathy within the Muslim community in South Africa. While Muslim South Africans have made active contributions to the political landscape of the country and the development of local communities, MJC Spokesperson, Nabeweyah[…]
As schools and madaris close for summer holidays, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) will be hosting their 2nd Annual Unified Township Madrassa Graduation Ceremony on the 12th December. The event looks at awarding scholars for their effort throughout the year. “The graduation ceremony consists of 14 different madaris, partaking in[…]
Donald Trump’s extremist call to ban Muslims from entering the United States is “an unwarranted and hateful attack” on the global peace-loving Muslim community. That was the view of the president of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), in response to the Republican presidential candidate’s outlandish comments, which have sparked global[…]
The leadership of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) will meet with the imams of masajid in Manenberg on Saturday to discuss community safety ahead of the festive season. Areas like Manenberg and Hanover Park have been hard hit by violence in recent weeks. MJC secretary general Maulana Abdul Khaliq Allie[…]
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA), in facilitation with the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) recently hosted a workshop for death registrars and Muslim undertakers in a bid to ensure the laws of the country are being adhered to during the burial process of deceased Muslims. The workshop follows two meetings[…]
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) is set to end its year-long 70th anniversary celebrations with a bang, bringing to a close a province-wide roadshow campaign as well as hosting several youth-orientated events. The next four weeks will mark an extremely busy period for the local ulema body. On Sunday it[…]
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