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MJC marks 70 years

The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC ) will mark its 70th Anniversary on the 10 February 2015, a significant milestone for South Africa’s leading ulema body. Preparations are under way to commemorate and give recognition to the scholars who have served the MJC and the community since 1945. As part of[…]

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MJC condemns killing of Jordanian pilot

The horrific images of Moath al-Kasasbeh, the Jordanian pilot captured in December, being burned alive by members of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) is “barbaric, inhuman and condemned in the strongest terms”, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) said in a statement on Wednesday. Jordan hanged two Iraqi prisoners[…]

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Freedom of speech has limits: MJC

Freedom of speech is to be respected, but does have limits when it borders on what could be perceived as hate speech, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) said on Saturday. “If someone criticises your place of work, your car, your shoes, these things are fine — but when someone insults,[…]

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First unified township madrassa graduation

Hoping to bridge the mainstream Muslim community with local African Muslims, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) will host the first ever unified madrassa graduation for all township madaris on Saturday. The initiative is hosted by the Ulema African Townships (UAT), one of the various imamat councils in different communities in[…]

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MJC to urge Zuma to act on Qaradawi

The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) on Thursday launched a campaign in solidarity with renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Yusuf Al Qaradawi, in the wake of the recent warrant for his arrest by Interpol. At a joint press briefing on Thursday with the Al Quds Foundation, MJC president, Maulana Ihsaan Hendricks said[…]

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Interpol warrant arrest “laughable”: MJC

The Muslim Judicial Council and the Al-Quds Foundation SA have expressed its support for Shaykh Yusuf Al-Qaradawi in light of the warrant issued for his arrest by Interpol. The warrant seeks to hold al-Qaradawi accountable for offences committed in Egypt years ago. The frail Egyptian theologian said he is stunned[…]

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MJC calls for SA-ISIS claims to be investigated

Amid claims in a Sunday Independent article alleging that 140 South African’s are now recruited as part of the Islamic State (IS) radical group, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has called for an urgent investigation by the Department of State Security into the reports. Speaking to VOC News, the ulema[…]

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MJC condemns Boko Haram massacre in Nigeria

PRESS RELEASE- The Muslim Judicial Council condemns the horrific, brutal and ruthless attack by Boko Haram which resulted in the death of more than 120 worshippers and the wounding of 270 at the Grand Mosque in Kano, Nigeria during the sacred Friday prayers. The ongoing clandestine and murderous actions of[…]

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MJC backs 16 days campaign

The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has suggested the possible implementation of a child protection policy at masajid, to fall in line with the annual 16 Days of Activism campaign. In recent years the ulema have been active in the government run campaign against women and child abuse, and are seeking[…]

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“No probe into MJC”, says independent panel

Despite disparaging remarks from nay-sayers in the general public, the Nominations Committee tasked to facilitate and constitute a new Independent Advisory Panel for the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) said their process to aid the religious body is on track. Addressing the media on Friday, committee chairperson Abdul Waheed Patel said[…]

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