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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...

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...

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...

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...

From madrassahs to TikTok: How social media is reshaping Islamic education in South Africa

For generations, mosques and madressahs have been at the heart of Islamic education in South Africa. Today, however, a growing number of young Muslims...

Secularism’s myth of neutrality: When the state becomes the master of religion

Last week’s Equality Court judgment exposes secularism’s central contradiction: the state claims neutrality while retaining the power to define the limits of religious belief...

Suspicions of ‘third hand’ behind South Africa’s anti-migrant violence ahead of elections

By Mxolisi Ncube Suspicions are mounting that political opportunists and organised groups are exploiting anti-migrant sentiment to destabilise South Africa ahead of the November 4...

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