Social (opinion) Articles

Naseerah Nanabhai | naseerahnanabhai@gmail.com 19 October 2023 | 10:00 CAT 2 min read Studies have shown that the power of language extends beyond the realm of individual interactions. The words used in media, advertisements, and political discourse can influence...

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 17 October 2023 | 11:00 CAT 2 min read In the last few years, I can safely say we have seen it all, and recently, like something from a drama series, we see people searching for eggs on the black market.  Who would have thought? ...

Naseerah Nanabhai | naseerahnanabhai@gmail.com 17 October 2023 | 10:00 CAT 2 min read Overall, individuals with a growth mindset are more likely to embrace challenges, persevere through tough times, learn from criticism and search for inspiration in the success of...

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read 14 October 2023 | 14:58 CAT Stress is taking a toll on the workforce, with half of online South Africans confessing to having needed time off from work due to stress in the past year. This sentiment is echoed...

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 22 September 2023 | 08:00 CAT 1 min read When a person passes away, their close family or relatives are there to perform the ghusl or ritual bathing of the dead. The bath is done according to the rules of Shariah, and an important...

Naseerah Nanabhai | naseerahnanabhai@gmail.com 15 September 2023 |12:15 CAT 2 min read The cornerstone of a healthy and fulfilling life is good nutrition. It fuels our bodies, supports overall well-being, and is pivotal in preventing chronic diseases since navigating...

Mumtaz Saley | mumtazs@icloud.com 15 September 2023 | 11:30 CAT 1 min read When a loss occurs, we understand that to Almighty Allah, we belong and to him is our return. Recently, I found that people look for reasons or make excuses regarding how and why the person is...

Naseerah Nanabhai | naseerahnanabhai@gmail.com 8 September 2023 | 16:30 CAT 2 min read In today's fast-paced and demanding world, stress has become an inevitable part of our daily lives. Recent studies show that a lack of work-life balance may be a significant...

Mumtaz Moosa | mumtazs@icloud.com 7 September 2023 | 11:30 CAT 2 min read For decades, Iran had been scrutinised for having modesty police, but as we turn our heads toward Europe, we must understand that the laws are beginning to look the same as Muslim girls are made...