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Halaal meat, haraam kitchen? The risks behind ‘halaal-friendly’ restaurants

Restaurants across South Africa are increasingly advertising themselves as “halaal-friendly”, but does serving halaal meat guarantee that a meal is permissible for Muslims? Ra’eesah...

Media literacy: Why Muslims must question the narrative, not just the facts

As UNESCO marks Global Media and Information Literacy Week, Moulana Uwais Dockrat argues that Muslims must look beyond misinformation and critically examine the worldviews,...

Trump mocks the name Muhammad, but the joke is on him

Donald Trump’s latest mockery of the name Muhammad exposes not only his arrogance and ignorance, but the declining dignity of the American presidency, writes...

Algorithms, influencers and elections: Who is really shaping Muslim public opinion?

Millions of people form their views of Islam, Muslims and politics through social media. But what they see is increasingly shaped by algorithms controlled...

Millions given in Zakaah, but is it creating lasting change in South Africa?

Every year, South African Muslims contribute millions of rands in Zakaah to alleviate poverty and financial hardship. But how much of this wealth is...

Before Muslims vote: Who holds the ultimate authority to make laws?

Before discussing political parties, election manifestos or candidates, Muslims must first confront a more fundamental question: who possesses the ultimate authority to determine what...

An Israeli flag sparks fury at a Johannesburg school while Gaza’s classrooms lie in ruins

While a South African pastor rages over a Johannesburg school's apology for displaying Israel's flag, Palestinian children are being killed, their classrooms reduced to...

Islamic economics: The answer to young Muslims’ financial struggles

As rising debt and living costs threaten the financial futures of young South Africans, Islam offers an alternative economic system rooted in justice, ethical...

Islamic ethics and the urgent need for safeguards against rogue AI

From autonomous cyberattacks and algorithmic manipulation to threats against religious knowledge and human dignity, Najm Al-Din examines the growing dangers of advanced artificial intelligence...

Before Muslims ask whether to vote, they must ask who defines the rules

With South Africa’s local government elections scheduled for 4 November, Muslims face a fundamental question: To vote or not to vote? In the first...

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