South Africa Muslim religious organisations have roundly condemned Sunday’s abhorrent terror attack in Sri Lanka, with local ulema calling for swift justice for the victims. Several coordinated suicide bombings ripped through churches and hotels on Easter Sunday, killing hundreds. On Tuesday, the deathtoll rose to 321, with more than 500[…]
By Anees Teladia The Muslim Judicial Council Halaal Trust (MJCHT) has investigated complaints of alleged cross-contamination at certain Kekkel ‘n Kraai outlets, after it found “misleading” labelling on chicken products certified as halaal. It has found that out of 56 franchised Kekkel & Kraai stores in the Western Cape, only[…]
Amid the devastation and vast humanitarian challenges facing the countries affected by Cyclone Idai, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has reiterated a call for a cash donation drive, to take place this Friday. Tropical Cyclone Idai struck on 11th March and is the deadliest storm to hit Mozambique in the[…]
By Anees Teladia Southern parts of Africa have experienced disastrous weather conditions recently. A cyclone known as Cyclone Idai has ravaged South African neighbouring countries like Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, causing high death tolls and even higher levels of displacement. Accordingly, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has decided to act[…]
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has met with the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to discuss certain considerations for voters and electoral staff who are observing the fast on election day and the two days of special voting scheduled for 6 – 7 May. This comes amid questions from the public[…]
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has called on all masajid to perform Salahtul Ghaa’ib (Janaza Salaah in abstentia) immediately after the Jumuah prayers on Friday, after 49 Muslims were murdered in a killing spree at two masajid in New Zealand. One of the attacks at Al Noor and Linwood Mosques[…]
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has called on the legal fraternity within the Muslim community to share their expertise on the preservation of the heritage of Bo-Kaap. The ulema body says its deeply concerned by the ongoing challenges the Bo-Kaap community is faced with. This week, the interdict case between[…]
The following is the official statement by the Muslim Judicial Council, following its Special General Majlis Meeting held at the MJC on Saturday: Decisions were made and steps were taken in the run-up to, and the aftermath of the wedding of Ebrahim Rasool’s daughter has necessitated deep introspection within our[…]
Mubarak (congratulations) to Shaykh Muneer Abduroaf who has graduated as a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the Faculty of Law at the University of the Western Cape on Monday. Shaykh Abduroaf has written a doctors thesis on the impact of South African law on the application of the Islamic law[…]
Qurbani farms in the Western Cape will be experiencing an increase in traffic over the coming days as Muslims prepare for the annual religious celebration of Eid-ul-adha (Eid of Sacrifice). Qurbani rituals will commence from Tuesday 21st August and thousands of livestock will be slaughtered over the coming week. The[…]
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