Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 15 November 2024 | 14:20 CAT In an age defined by rapid change...
Religious (opinion) Articles
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...
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....
Are we aware of the responsibility to our neighbours on a daily basis?
Shakirah Hunter The UK is currently seeing soaring temperatures. With forty degree temperatures and most of the UK not equipped to deal with such highs , an air-conditioned room is not the norm in an otherwise well equipped country. It is in times of need like this...
The Dua Portal – The excitement of returning home from hajj is still focused on acceptance and forgiveness.
– SHAKIRAH HUNTER We were all at OR Tambo international, for the first time since the Pandemic hit - the restrictions were lifted completely. Rushing into the international arrivals, the first Hujaaj had arrived. It was a moment of excitement, noise and children...
How to we give advice without forcing our opinions on others?
Shakirah Hunter Recently I received a lovely message from a sister, she was concerned about something and wanted to give advice, but she was absolutely terrified of coming across as if she were being judgmental. She worried that I might block her, or it might affect...
HALAL CHOCOLATE WARS
SHAKIRAH HUNTER Chocolate should never be an issue of contention- at least that is the universal understanding of chocolate , yet last week we had contradictory statements coming out of our Halaal certification bodies – one stating that certain chocolate products were...
The Dua Portal: When fatigue overwhelms you
Shakirah Hunter This past weekend my nieces and nephews came over for our first sleepover. We had a lovely pizza evening followed by a anasheed evening with words being mumbled and lovely tea in tiny Turkish teacups. The four-year-old and three-year-old were super...
The Dua Portal: Duas to bid farewell to the Hujaaj
Shakirah Hunter The Hujaaj have been leaving. The farewells are so overwhelming. As we stand at the airport, we find ourselves crying for people that we don’t even know. The lists have been so long, preparation from snacks to the best of luggage. Ihram checks, the...
The work of the Shayateen amongst men – The controversial film “THE LADY OF HEAVEN”
Shakirah Hunter Uproar has met the release of the controversial film “Lady in Heaven” as it hits mainstream media outlets. As soon as it was released a petition was signed and just in the first day it received over a hundred thousand signatures. This film sparked fury...
The impact of tone in your conversations
Shakirah Hunter I was walking through the shopping centre close to my home , rushing through my day when I heard an elderly man say something that made me stop. A well dressed old man ,his hands shaking tells the lady he is talking to "forgive me I can't think...
The Duaa Portal – A home of spaciousness
Shakirah Hunter Your home is often your solace. It is the place that you find the most calm and peace. Recently I have finally settled down into my own space after leaving South America for almost ten years. We came back to South Africa and found ourselves rebuilding...
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