Religious (opinion) Articles

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 15 November 2024 | 14:20 CAT In an age defined by rapid change and emotional complexities, the art of journaling emerges as a valuable therapeutic tool for young people navigating their inner worlds. In an interview...

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...

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...

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...

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 29th November 2023 | 15:00 CAT 2 min read Lately, I've been pondering over the rights that one Muslim holds over another. Some aspects are fundamental; we often learn about them in our spiritual teachings. For instance, when invited,...

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 22 November 2023 | 14:45 CAT 1 min read In a recent development, the state of Uttar Pradesh has enforced a ban on Halal-certified products, citing concerns for public health and safety. The government, led by Yogi Adityanath, issued...

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 30 October 2023 | 10:15 CAT 2 min read According to the United Nations Office for Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, in the first quarter of 2023, Israeli authorities forced people to demolish or seize 290 Palestinian-owned...

Sameera Casmod | sameerac@radioislam.co.za 25 October 2023 | 12:06 CAT 1-min read Innocent children. Bombs. Genocide. Terror. Horror. War. White phosphorous. Blood. Burning. Martyrs. Humanitarian aid. Grotesque. Pain. Sadness. Wounded children with no surviving...

Annisa Essack | kzn@radioislam.org.za 4 September 2023 | 11:15 CAT 1 min read Our careers, jobs, and pay cheques are blessings from Allah. To cultivate excellence in our work, we must strive for perfection and stay on the right track, even when things get tough. Ask...