Tag: AFRICA
Meet the President of the United Ulema Council of South Africa
Dr. Salman sits down with the president of a united Ulama Council whose groundbreaking work has transformed not only Africa but also the global Muslim scene, māshāAllāh.
Scholars brought here as slaves became saviours
In this special Unscripted episode from South Africa, we speak to two Muslim scholars in Cape Town, where Muslims have lived for over 300 years!
How can Muslims make the most of the South African dream?
Shaykh Dr. Haitham al-Haddad offers valuable advice for South Africans and emphasises even more ways for them to take pride in their nation.
Vladimir Putin claims fifth presidential term
Russian war criminal has handed himself another six years in power; how we view this news as Muslims is important.
Sudan war sparks world’s biggest hunger crisis
In light of the Gaza genocide, we may have lost sight of the crisis in Sudan, but we must stay informed on both.
Ayaan Institute paper urges global Muslim minority co-operation
A new report by the Ayaan Institute urges world Muslim minority groups to focus on unity.
Islam reached Africa before Madinah even existed
In this short article, I share some historical notes about Islam’s first connections with Sub-Saharan (i.e. Black) Africa.
Timbuktu: Empire of Knowledge
Imagine a legendary city in 16th century West Africa where thousands of Black African students pondered over the latest ideas in science, mathematics, and medicine.
Diary of a humanitarian: The Beautiful Sacrifice
In my work I see both sides of the humanitarian crisis – on the one hand, I see people suffering in terrible conditions; on the other hand, I also see people eager…
Trevor Noah, the World Cup & Tariq Ramadan: the French Connection
It seems “We are all French” is nothing more than a thinly veiled excuse for the dominant culture to be able to strip all others of theirs, writes Sh Zahir Mahmood