“Cleanliness (purity) is next to Godliness.” This oft-repeated phrase encapsulates the importance of maintaining hygiene as a human. But the Islamic faith goes a step...

Hajj is an intense embodiment of what it means to be Muslim. During this time, pilgrims are thrust into physical and spiritual tests, while being...

Drug abuse remains a serious ailment plaguing various communities. Marking national Anti-Drug Awareness Week [19 – 23 June], the Department of Social Development has launched...

South Africa’s youth are bearing the brunt of the unemployment burden. Millions, even those who have academic degrees, cannot support themselves as they cannot find...

As South Africans mark Youth month, the Iziko Museum in Cape Town is highlighting the role played by students in the Western Cape in confronting...

The Islamic entertainment industry has grown rapidly over the last decade. From influential Nasheed artists, Muslim influencers and models, and scholars with a strong social...

The Pandemic of Gender Based Violence continues to plague South Africa.  But with Muslims having an over three hundreds year rich history and cultural influence,...

Die Kaapse Maleier tradisie van Moulood en Rampies Sny leef nog sterk in die Kaap. Luister na Shihaam Domingo en Ismail Ely oor die belangrikheid...

The Konkani – or locally, Kokni – community of the Cape have existed at the shores of Cape Town for over a century. Rehana Khan-Parker...

It’s frustrating enough when loadshedding hits, but what do the little one’s do to keep busy and how do they plan when Eskom decides to...

Right-wing fringe groups in South Africa may be emboldened by what they’ve seen in India, the UK, and the United States. The South African Muslim...

There is relief as six-year-old Shanawaaz Asghar is safely at home. The boy who was kidnapped on Wednesday was reunited with his family last night....

Police continue to follow leads after the kidnapping of little Shahnawaz Asghar. He was taken in 4th Avenue in Kensington by six suspects on Wednesday...

It’s been a long walk to closure for the families of the Srebrenica massacre victims. July 12th  marked 27 years since the attacks on Muslim...

Giving dignity back to people through fixing something vital to them is an honorable way to help humanity. An organization has done just that by...

The pinnacle of Hajj is the Day of Arafat. Muslims gather at this mountain plain, where they pray and reassert their submission to their Lord....

Does your car use more petrol during winter than in summer? With the all-time high petrol price of nearly R26 a litre, motorists are forced...

Cape Town motorists with outstanding fines have been urged to square it up, or risk being arrested. Since the start of the year, more than...

How does our medication know where the pain is and go straight to it? For example, how does aspirin know once in the body that...

The Hajj – the annual pilgrimage for Muslims prescribed to be performed at least once in ones lifetime if one is by the means to...