Shakirah Hunter Ramadhan at the beginning of the year comes amidst a huge amount of work and responsibilities. The...
Opinion and Analysis Articles
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...
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....
Election Panel Discussion
Radio Islam recently conducted a panel discussion on the upcoming election. Guests included Shaykh Ihsaan Taliep, Moulana Rafiq Mohammed, Moulana Yusuf Patel, Mufti Zubair Bhayat and Moulana Yusuf Gafoor. The discussion focused on the role of Muslims in the election...
Youth: Personal Development in a Broad Sense.
Radio Islam conducted a panel discussion on the topic of Youth: Personal Development in a Broad Sense. Brothers Muhammed Saley and Muhammed Coovadia were interviewed on the topic. They are both students of Jamia and are founders of the Ummah Squad. The Ummah Squad is...
Every Good Deed is Charity
A close friend of mine, Shonize, is a teacher. She has taught for twenty plus years, which has led to her developing a keen interest in children, as well as a good understanding of them. Teaching children in a public school has also brought her face to face with...
The Sahabah (RA) and the Preservation of the Noble Qur’aan
Naseerah Nanabhai, Radio Islam, 11-03-2019 (Twitter: @radioislam) The Sahabah (RA) played an important role in the preservation of the Quraan and bringing the Quraan to us. It is the great favour of Allah (SWT) that he has revealed the Quraan for the guidance of...
The Lonely and Forgotten – Our Elders
More than a third of the world’s adult population over the age of 45 are lonely. People who find themselves physically isolated or have small social networks are more likely to feel lonely. Loneliness and social isolation are growing public-health concerns, especially...
Lecture by Sheik Siraj Wahaj – Focus on South Africa
On the 27th of February 2019, Sheik Siraj Wahaj from the United States gave a lecture at Mayfair Jummah Masjid in which he focused on answering the following questions: What is the future of South Africa? What do we want it to be? What are you willing to do to make it...
The Art of Artisans
The History of Artisans The word “artisan” is derived from the Italian word “artesano” which means “to be instructed in the art.” An artisan is a skilled worker who has mastered an art. Artisans can be traced all the way back to ancient Egypt as carpenters, sculptors,...
Ml Ebrahim Bham: “Allah Will Not Change Muslims Conditions Unless They Change it Themselves”
Faizel Patel, Radio Islam - 03-03-2019 (Twitter: @FaizelPatel143) Renowned Islamic scholar Ml Ebrahim Bham says Allah mentions in the Qur’an that the Almighty will not change the conditions of people until they change their own conditions. Ml Bham was speaking...
Teacher Moms: How External Forces Affect Our South African School System
Shahista Thokan and Sumaya Bulbulia spoke about the impact of union protests, violence and political disruptions that occur during the school term, particularly how it affects learners. Shahista mentioned, “the planed Cosatu strike this term, caused increased...