The Man Who Refused to Plead Guilty: A Memoir of Faith, Injustice and Freedom

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Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za 16 July 2026 | 13:00 CAT The years following the September 11 attacks reshaped the lives of countless people around the world. Amid the fear, suspicion and the sweeping ‘War on Terror’, many found themselves caught in...

The Taxi That Travelled 4.6 Million Km and the Islamic Lessons Hidden Beneath the Hood

by | | Annisa Essack, Opinion and Analysis, Religious (opinion)

Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za 15 May 2026 5 min read Some stories are so ordinary, they almost feel sacred — the kind that whisper lessons about patience, care and the quiet beauty of doing things well. This one begins not in a lab or boardroom but on the...

Imran Khan: The ‘Peace Broker’ the Muslim World Cannot Afford to Sideline

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By Khurram Zeeshan The writer is a Senator of Pakistan and a lawyer by profession. ISLAMABAD — In the high-stakes theatre of Middle Eastern and Central Asian diplomacy, the role of a mediator is often a thankless one. Yet, as Israel’s war on Gaza grinds on and...

Global Order Under Pressure – Kenneth Roth Warns of a Dangerous Drift Toward Power Over Principle

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Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za 28 April 2026  | 2-minute read LISTEN TO THE PODCAST HERE At a time when the world feels increasingly combustible, questions about the strength and relevance of international law are no longer confined to lecture halls or...

Tawakkul in Times of Uncertainty

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Mumtaz Moosa | mumtaz@radioislam.org.za 2 April 2026 2-minute read This past week felt heavy with uncertainty. It is natural for us to worry, as it is part of our fitrah. Even when we hold on to tawakkul, our nafs still whispers and unsettles the heart. But in...