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LGBTIQ+ groups hail slain Imam
As the first openly gay Imam, Muhsin Hendricks fearlessly championed an all-inclusive, compassion-centered Islam, dedicating his life to creating safe spaces for queer Muslims, and redefining faith as a source of healing rather than harm.
Cape Town Imam gunned down while officiating at a wedding
“Two unknown suspects with covered faces got out of the vehicle and started firing multiple shots at the vehicle. ”
Muslim marriage certificates spark debate
The recent decision by the Department of Home Affairs to issue Muslim marriage certificates has drawn the ire from the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC).
Historic recognition of Muslim marriages in SA
In a groundbreaking move towards religious inclusivity, the Department of Home Affairs has begun issuing official certificates recognising Muslim marriages, with Cape Town's Mayor praising the historic development.
Claremont Main Road Mosque celebrates 170th anniversary
At the Claremont Main Road Mosque (CMRM), emotions ran high as it celebrated and honoured those past and present, who had played a pivotal and long-standing role in the mosque as it commemorated its 170th anniversary.
Imams to attend emergency preparedness workshops, says MJC
All Imams are urged to attend the session on Saturday, August 17, from 9am to 12pm at the Al-Azhar High School on Birdwood Street and Newton Avenue in Athlone.
Airport security targets Muslim passengers
According to Acsa, searches are designed to be conducted on all travellers, even when there is no trigger from the security checkpoint.
‘Why no Indians in the KZN cabinet?’
Questions about racial representation in the KZN cabinet threaten the fragile coalition.
Court upholds MJC election in setback for Abrahams
Abrahams was suspended last year as president amid an investigation into alleged financial irregularities and a new executive council with Sheikh Riyaad Fataar appointed in the position last month.
Stop the Gaza genocide, say parties and civil society
Political parties, organisations, and trade unions gathered for a media conference in Salt River, Cape Town, on Thursday, calling for the genocide in Gaza to stop and for people to come in their numbers to the march planned for Saturday.
Halaal certification body takes lead in rejecting Israeli goods
In a statement on Wednesday, the SA-based certification body MJCHT said it commits itself to ethical business practices in line with international law and human rights.
South African halaal body, MJC, boycotts Israeli goods
The Muslim Judicial Council’s Halaal Trust announced it would decline, refuse, and not certify any goods or services emanating from Israel.
Tackling South Africa's challenges: Religious leaders unite at interfaith conference
The group of religious leaders and delegates hope to come up with solutions to change the trajectory of South Africa and divert it from the crises it is experiencing currently.
MJC president heads to court to prevent early elections that could see him removed
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) president Shaykh Irafaan Abrahams is seeking the Western Cape High Court’s hand to prevent the religious authority body from conducting an early AGM later this month, to elect a new Executive Committee.
MJC president turns to court for urgent interdict against special election
The MJC said it intended, with its special elections, to elect new executive members.
Popular cousins killed in ambush while driving in Hanover Park
Family of two slain cousins who were popular in the Muslim community said they didn’t know about their murders.
PICS: Mowbray Cemetery opens prayer facilities for visitors
The salah facility at the Mowbray Cemetery is now open to the public.
Imam Cassiem’s death a ‘gap that can’t be filled’
The MJC SA described Cassiem as an honourable and beloved husband, father, and anti-apartheid activist.
Muslim Judicial Council’s fatwa on burying transgenders
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has issued a fatwa (decree) regarding the washing of a deceased transgender person before burial.
MJC Fatwa Committee rules on exactly who can carry out ritual cleansing of dead trans Muslims
The Muslim Judicial Council has issued a ruling on exactly who can and cannot conduct the Ghusl, or ritual washing and shrouding of a dead transgender Muslim before burial.
Record-breaking 2. 5 million Muslims on Hajj this year
According to the South African Hajj And Umrah Council (SAHUC), 3,500 South African pilgrims have been accredited and embarked to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj this year.
Cape Muslim leaders discuss Islamic higher education with visiting Malaysian delegation
The delegates discussed the need for greater investment in Islamic education at the tertiary level, as well as ways in which South Africa and Perlis could collaborate.
Muslim Judicial Council SA pledges support to Gift of Givers intitiative to negotiate release of captive in Mali
The Muslim Judicial Council (SA) pledge its full support to Gift of the Givers initiative to negotiate the release of Gerco van Deventer who has been held hostage since 2017 in Mali.
First burial in 127 years takes place at historic Brodie Road cemetery
For over a century, the burial grounds lay vacant, with the last burial recorded in 1896. The cemetery saw its first burial on Saturday, after the cemetery had formally reopened on Friday.
Cape Town Muslim cemetery to reopen after 127 years
While observing the month of Ramadaan, Muslims across Cape Town will be happy to know a Muslim cemetery that has been closed in Cape Town since its last burial in 1896 will be reopening on Friday.