Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za 19 April 2024 | 15:15 CAT 2 min read In the digital age, the allure of bargain...
Opinion and Analysis Articles
Court upholds London school’s ban on prayer rituals, stirring debate on religious freedom
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 19 April 2024 | 11:00 CAT 5 min read In a case sparking a national debate on...
Trump’s Criminal Trial: Unprecedented legal battle with Political ramifications looms
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 18 April 2024 | 13:30 CAT 5 min read Former President Donald Trump is facing his...
Middle East Report – Dr James M. Dorsey
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 12 April 2024 | 13:30 CAT 2 min read In war-torn Palestine, Syria, and Yemen, successive generations face bleak prospects with little hope for the future. According to Dr James M. Dorsey, award-winning journalist and scholar,...
Navigating culture, career, and faith: Challenges faced by Muslim women academics in South Africa
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 4 April 2024 | 16:00 CAT 4 min read Muslim women academics in South Africa face significant hurdles as they strive to balance their cultural, professional, and religious identities. From workplace discrimination to societal...
Middle East Report – Dr James M. Dorsey
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 22 March 2024 | 15:00 CAT 2 min read According to award-winning journalist and scholar Dr James M. Dorsey, the fundamental gap between Israel and Hamas regarding what a ceasefire would represent is whether it would be permanent or...
Middle East report – Dr James M. Dorsey
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 15 March 2024 | 14:30 CAT 2 min read Amidst failed attempts to secure a Gaza ceasefire ahead of Ramadan, innocent civilians in Gaza are left in limbo. The stark disparity between Israel's and Hamas' negotiation demands exacerbates...
The high cost of modest garments
Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 12 March 2024 | 23:17 SAST 2 minute read There is nothing more elegant than a woman cloaked in swathes of luxurious fabric carefully crafted into a beautiful abaya. The traditional abaya is more than a statement of cultural...
Know Your Alternative Brands When Choosing to Boycott
Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 11 March 2024 | 16:00 CAT 1 min read Consumers often turn to targeted or untargeted boycott lists to guide purchasing decisions. However, to my dismay, this week, I've realised that many of the alternative brands we rely on may not be...
Journey of faith : Moulana Ishaaq Rampai’s inspiring story
Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 08 March 2024 | 23:37 CAT 3-minute read “My name is Khotso Leon Rampai. Khotso is the name my mother gave me. Khotso means peace.” Moulana Ishaaq Rampai’s story begins in 1996 in the suburb of Naledi, Soweto. His is a tale of...
Beware of Counterfeit Zam Zam Water
Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 28 February 2024 | 13:30 CAT 1 min read As Ramadan nears and the tradition of breaking fast with Zam Zam water becomes more common, there is growing concern about the authenticity of the water being sold. Over the past few years, the...
How often should we change our daily shoes?
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 25 February 2024 | 10:54 CAT Today, we're delving into the realm of footwear. We all have that one trusty pair of shoes that we slip into daily, whether for work or lounging at home. These shoes become like an old...