1 min read 16 October 2022 12:45 In their early life, children acquire social and emotional skills. These include...
Opinion and Analysis Articles
Putin may meet Erdogan to discuss the idea of Russia-West talks
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 2 min read | 14:15 pm CAT President Vladimir Putin may meet Turkish President...
An often undervalued act of worship- Muraaqabah
Shakirah Hunter We often understand our acts of Ibadah to be tied to only the physical acts ,like Salah or Siyaam etc....
The history, evolution and future of remote work
Naseerah Nanabhai 09-03-2022 Undoubtedly the pandemic has accelerated remote working practices, but the concept itself is not new and has been around for a while-before Covid-19. Remote working has been rampant for decades, but since 2020 it has been noticeably...
What to do when your child gets too much homework?
By Mumtaz Moosa-Saley 08:03:2002 Homework, real pain for most parents. Parents who have kids in grade R will relate when I say that the homework they receive is too much. At the age of 5 and 6, I believe that too little emphasis is placed on developing their fine...
Running a small business with Taqwa and Tawakkul
Shakirah Hunter Driving through the CBD I always see those tiny cafes, corner shops or even small businesses running online, I often marvel at the intense amount of faith and tawakkul one has to have in order to run that business. There is no certainty that a person...
Racism: Rearing its head in conflict
By Mumtaz Moosa-Saley 02:03:2022 As the conflict between Ukraine and Russia escalates, the world watches as many are forced to leave their homes and seek refuge in other countries willing to accept them. Nobody wants to be a refugee, and no person wants to leave their...
The journey towards positive thinking, moving away from negativity
By Naseerah Nanabhai 02:03:2022 It happens unintentionally, there you are going about your day, and suddenly a bad thought creeps into your head. You may think something like, ‘What if I’m making a big mistake?’ Thereafter, comes the ripple effect: “I have no idea...
Could Operation Dudula Be a Continuation of The July Riots?
By Umamah Bakharia If the July riots were indeed a failed insurrection, what's to say the insurrectionists didn't return to the drawing board and decide on a more specific and vulnerable scapegoat for South Africa's frustrations, that is, foreign nationals? This is...
Why Goal-setting is so important to achieve our Spiritual Goals
Shakirah Hunter Ramadhan at the beginning of the year comes amidst a huge amount of work and responsibilities. The beginning of the year is often our busiest time with getting into routines, schedules and readjusting to the homework loads of our kids. And suddenly...
How the Sahabah began preparations for the month of Ramadhan
Shakirah Hunter As the excitement for the blessed month of Ramadhan builds us up to the month of Sha’ban, we are all looking forward to a time of spiritual recharge and growth within the month of Ramadhan. We put all our hopes that the month of Ramadhan will allow us...
International Mother Language Day- An aim to advance multilingualism
By Naseerah Nanabhai 22:02:2022 International Mother Language Day is celebrated on the 21st of February each year. Since 2000, this day has reminded us that linguistic diversity and multilingualism are essential for sustainable development. This UNESCO initiative...