The Late Bloomer Muslim. Who are they?
Who are the “Late Bloomers”? They are considered to be Muslims who are older and have now decided after many…
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Ramadan Roundtable: Explore the reasons why Muslims are leaving the fold of Islam
In the second edition of Ramadan Roundtable we unpack some of the reasons why Muslims are leaving the fold of…
Is the Madarassa system still relevant?
Madrassa an Arabic word which means “lesson”. In literal usage, it means “school”. In its contemporary meaning, it is an…
Muslim expert urges caution over GM-pig heart transplant
While science is making life-saving advances, at times these innovations may clash with the tenets of religion. In a breakthrough…
SAHUC: Regulating Hajj and Umrah a tough task
For the past two years, a downscaled Hajj has meant that thousands of South African hujaaj could not participate in…
Calls for Sahuc to be disbanded intensifies
Calls for the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) to be disbanded has intensified following a discussion hosted by…
Islam, Culture and Religion
Within the context of sociology, the concept of culture designates the set of activities, beliefs, and practices that are shared…
Misconceptions about Bid’ah(Innovations)
Bidah or Innovation is and has been a contentious topic of discussion in the Muslim community for centuries.Imam Muazz Khalla,…
Samtoa: Operators Must Communicate on Outstanding Hajj Money
The South African Hajj and Umrah Council says its following up with operators who have still not repaid pilgrims who…
Operators who Failed to Reimburse Clients will be Dealt with – SAHUC
As the Saudi government has relaxed restrictions on travellers from South Africa, many are excited to embark on their umrah…
VIDEO Father Clohessy: Justice is Worth Fighting For
Imam Hussain (PBUH) speaks to the ordinary person whose struggle is just to be faithful to the ordinary values of…
Political and Social Lessons of Karbala
Politics today is governed by power and strength. This is decided almost exclusively by military might and financial wealth. The…
Muharram – A Time of Reflection and Renewal
Muharram marks the commencement of the Islamic year. Calculated according to the lunar calendar, 1 Muharram of the year 1443 falls…
VIDEO Arafat Sermon 1442
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VIDEO Downscaled Hajj 1442 Underway
Around 60,000 fully vaccinated pilgrims started arriving in Mecca on Saturday, for a downsized Hajj. Under strict supervision, this year’s…
VIDEO Pilgrims Prepare for Most Sacred of Pillars
Worshipers began arriving in the holy city of Mecca on Saturday for the second Hajj during the coronavirus pandemic, amid…
Arafat Day: A Time for Contemplation
Hajj, one of Islam’s five pillars and a sacred pilgrimage all Muslims are encouraged to partake in at least once…