Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 18 February 2025 | 16:00 CAT 3 min read In a recent interview on Radio Islam,...
Opinion and Analysis Articles
Trump’s Gaza comments revive fears of forced Palestinian displacement
Azra Hoosen | ah@radioislam.co.za 14 February 2025 | 15:30 CAT 5 min read Former U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent...
Navigating the Ethics of AI in the Context of Human Rights: An Islamic Perspective
Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za 14 February 2025 | 10:15 CAT 2 min read In the age of artificial intelligence...
The Importance of Downtime in Our Busy Lives
Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 13 September 2024 | 11:30 CAT 2 min read In today's fast-paced world, many of us find ourselves constantly on the go—juggling work, family responsibilities, social commitments, and a host of other daily demands. While staying...
What is the Cost of Water for Palestinians?
Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 1 September 2024 | 22:00 CAT 1 min read We may face challenges with water supply here in South Africa—a day or two without water can feel like an eternity. But have you ever considered the true value of a single drop of water? A few...
What Viral Trends Teach Us
Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 22 August 2024 | 10:30 CAT 1 min read From Korean cucumber salad to Dubai chocolate, what do trends really teach us? Viral trends, from TikTok challenges to meme culture, offer valuable insights into society and human behaviour. They...
Responsibility to Deliver
Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 2-minute read 21 August 2024 Despite the fact that there are ‘bigger challenges’ facing the city, Dada Morero, Johannesburg’s new mayor, feels that he’s ready to confront them, citing that it’s the ‘right time that I’m back in...
International Condemnation of Ben Gvir’s Provocations at Masjid Al-Aqsa
Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 15 August 2024 | 12:15 CAT 2-minute read Yesterday, there was widespread international condemnation of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's provocative statements regarding Masjid Al-Aqsa. Ben Gvir declared that Jewish...
Navigating Jealousy Amongst Females in The Workplace
Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 14 August 2024 In the workplace, jealousy can surface in various ways, from friendly competition to the pressures of balancing personal and professional success. You might notice subtle cues like negative body...
My Vote Counts Back in Court over Electoral Matters
Rabia Mayet | rabiamayet@radioislam.co.za Researcher at lobby group My Vote Counts, Joel Bregman, spoke to Radio Islam International with regards to the group’s return to the Western Cape High Court on Monday in its challenge to the electoral matters amendment act,...
Understanding the Bangladeshi Riots and Their Causes
Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 7 August 2024 | 10:30 CAT 2 minute read For weeks, Bangladesh has been rocked by some of the most intense civil unrest in decades. What started as a student-led protest of a controversial quota system has morphed into a nationwide...
Our Children Need More Time in Madrassa
Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 01 August 2024 | 21:00 CAT 1 min read We live in unprecedented times, and our children lead such hectic lives that they seem to be working nine-to-five jobs. Balancing school, extracurricular sports, madrassa, and additional tutoring...
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