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A prime example

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 3 May 2023 | 17:00 CAT 2 min read We've seen the latest craze taking over our kids, and as parents, we often quickly dismiss it as sheep-like behaviour. However, we forget that we were the generation with a new craze every few months,...

Prime Energy Drinks – Health or Hype?

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 05 May 2023 | 20:19 CAT People used to rely on a good old cup of coffee to give them a jolt, but recently, it has become hip for people to indulge in sports or energy drinks, and it has become a necessity for some....

Bidding farewell to and keeping the blessings of Ramadhan with us

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 2-minute read 20 April 2023 | 16:35 CAT The arrival of Ramadhan is a whole different feeling. Throughout the year, Muslims worldwide are torn out from their daily routines, excessive work stress and whatnot, only to find solace...

Overcontrolling Parents – Junaid Bhayat

Parenting is not easy; each parent has a different parenting style. Parenting comes with no handbook. A controlling parent, also called an authoritative or helicopter parent, poses all kinds of challenges for the child. Radio Islam International spoke to Junaid...

Using your skills in service of humanity

by | | Muallimah Shakirah Hunter, Religious (opinion)

Shakirah Hunter Allah SWT has granted every person a specific ability and allows us to either be naturally talented or He guides us to our calling in life. There are those who have been granted the desire to heal and go into medicine , whilst others may be creative...

How to navigate our kids’ friendships and their playdates

by | | Muallimah Shakirah Hunter, Social (opinion)

Shakirah Hunter Loneliness can be a test that we are unable to navigate as adults and can find it extremely challenging to make friends and to navigate the social rules of friendship. Creating social connections begin in our childhood. Although some people might be...

Explainer: How South Africa’s Petrol Price Is Set?

by | | Opinion and Analysis, Political (opinion)

South Africa’s latest fuel price increase, which came into effect on 1 December, put the cost of petrol over the R20 per litre mark (about US$1.25) in parts of the country for the first time. The increase sparked public outcry. The Conversation Africa’s Nontobeko...

5 ways to assist you in creating a work- life balance as a Muslim

by | | General (Y Moosagie), Muallimah Shakirah Hunter, Opinion and Analysis, Social (opinion)

Shakirah Hunter For the longest time, work has been our defining factor. Our only measure of success. As young children we barrel through our schooling career trying to get to a ‘finish line’. This magical place that allows us to rest. As adults in the workplace, we...

HOW YOU END THE YEAR MATTERS- ENDING WITH GRACE AND GRATITUDE

by | | Muallimah Shakirah Hunter, Opinion and Analysis, Religious (opinion)

Shakirah Hunter It has been a topsy-turvy twister of a year. A year of high achievements and extreme lows. We have all been on an emotional rollercoaster. Plans have been made and plans have been dashed. We kept ourselves together trying to hold our heads above water....

Gangsterism and the impact on our children | Is there hope for escape from Cape Town’s gang life for our children?

by | | Current Affairs (podcast), Muallimah Shakirah Hunter, Opinion and Analysis, Social (opinion), South Africa

Shakirah Hunter Usually when one receives news about gangsterism there is always this association with fear, death, and the negative impact that members of gangs have on society. We constantly look at gangsters as being hardened criminals and once they have...

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