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Community Stands United to Assist La Mercy and Surrounds in Wake of Floods
Umm Muhammed Umar Spokesperson for the La Mercy Masjid, in Durban, Brother Naeem Joosub, spoke to Radio Islam about the situation there, in the aftermath of this weekend’s floods. Brother Naeem said that the situation was quite bad in terms of road network. He said,...
Most Middle Class Income Households Broke by Fifth of The Month
By Umamah Bakharia South Africa's average middle-income earners spend up to 80% of their salary within five days of payday, this is according to data from First National Bank (FNB). This means that most South Africans survive on 20% of their monthly income for more...
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[LISTEN] Biden’s Deployment of Troops to Somalia Really a Business Decision
Umm Muhammed Umar Radio Islam spoke to Ebrahim Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow at Africa Asia Dialogue, about US President, Joe Biden's decision to send troops back to Somalia. While Ebrahim said that the troops were probably enroute to Somalia as the...
Concerned Africans Forum Speaks Out On Killing of Al Jazeera Journalist
By Umamah Bakharia The Concerned Africans Forum or CAF has spoken out against the shameful assassination of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh by Israeli forces in Jenin in the occupied West Bank in Palestine. CAF says the sadistic forms of violence meted out...
World
Dr Kevin Barrett: Shortage of baby formula in the US
By Annisa Essack 20:05:2022 Parents are in a panic as the ongoing infant formula shortage worsens. What started with challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic has declined in recent weeks. Dr Kevin Barrett spoke to Radio Islam International to shed more light on the...
More Than 80 Cases of Monkeypox Confirmed in 12 Countries
Umm Muhammed Umar The World Health Organization has confirmed that more than 80 monkeypox infections have been found in nine European countries, the US, Canada and Australia. The European countries affected are: the UK, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Belgium, France, the...
Ummah
India: Elderly Hindu Man Beaten to Death on ‘Suspicion of Being a Muslim’
Umm Muhammed Umar The body of a 65-year-old man, believed to be mentally unstable, was discovered by the police in Madhya Pradesh, India, on Thursday night, just hours after he was severely assaulted by a man, who had demanded he reveal his identity. A video of the...
Muslim Women Denied Firearm Licenses in South Africa Due To Their Headscarf
By Umamah Bakharia The South African Muslim Network (Samnet) has written a letter to the Minister of Police General Bheki Cele, demanding answers after reports that two Muslim women were refused gun licences because they were wearing headscarves. It was widely...
Community
Shallcross community rebuilt bridge washed away by floods
By Annisa Essack 18:05:2022 Over a month ago, heavy rains and storms devastated many parts of KwaZulu Natal. The bridge linking Shallcross and Blundell Road was washed away during the torrential rains, when debris lodged against the bridge prevented the Mhlatuzana...
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[LISTEN] Amazing Skills Taught at Ulwazi Development Centres
Umm Muhammed Umar The Ulwazi Skills Centre held its graduation this week. The Ulwazi, launched in 2010, is an initiative of the Lenasia branch of the Jamiatul Ulama. Over the years, many ladies have been educated in sewing, computer literacy, baking, cooking, and arts...
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Political
Most Middle Class Income Households Broke by Fifth of The Month
By Umamah Bakharia South Africa's average middle-income earners spend up to 80% of their salary within five days of payday, this is according to data from First National Bank (FNB). This means that most South Africans survive on 20% of their monthly income for more...
Why Is The ANC So Enarmoured With Cuba?
By Umamah Bakharia Government is continuing with its plans to donate R50-million in humanitarian aid to Cuba. Even though lobby group, AfriForum took them to court and won the case against the Cuban donation. International Relations and Cooperation Minister...
Social
Women fear motor-vehicle mechanics, and this is why
Mumtaz Moosa Saley 18:05:2022 Ladies spoke out about feeling unsettled when visiting a mechanic in a recent parent group. As females, we balance the life of a home, children and the daily errands, but visiting a store for any car related issues can be daunting to us...
Seven Healthy Snack Ideas
By Naseerah Nanabhai 18:05:2022 Snacking refers to eating or drinking between regular main meals. While there are mixed opinions on whether this is a healthy habit or not, some studies suggest that increasing your meal frequency through snacking may help manage hunger...
Religious
The Duaa Portal: A Dua to create a life of satisfaction
Shakirah Hunter We all are incredibly aware of the great power of Duaa and we have no doubt that much of what we achieve – nay all of what we achieve in our lives are a direct result of the duas that we have made. But what tends to happen at times is that the...
Financial worries that lead to deferring your Hajj
Shakirah Hunter Your lifetime dream has been to go for Hajj. You have been saving for years and years and trying to fulfill this incredible part of your Deen. The last two years saw a pandemic which brought those dreams to a hold. And now finally, finally it is twenty...
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