Letters to Editors
The Media Desk contributes local, national and international news articles for the website and also focuses on news content of the Muslim world. etters commenting on broad issues are also regularly sent to the editors of newspapers Below are a few letters which were sent by the Media Desk and published in newspapers. Bias and negative reporting against Islam has become a very real phenomenon in the media, especially in the international press.
The Darul Ihsan Media Desk primarily monitors the media for Islamaphobic (anti-Islamic) comments and anti-Islamic sentiments made in the mainstream media and interacts positively with media portals conveying the Islamic perspective.
Support Rhino Protection
The article “Let’s Save the Rhinos,” The Mercury, Monday, 27 March 2017 refers.
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Many South Africans are living below the poverty threshold and many are struggling to make ends meet. The huge unemployment rate is of great concern with no signs of abating, resulting in an aftermath of a host of social problems impacting on the daily lives of many and, of course, a surge in crime.
Syria children ‘scarred for life
The article “Syria children ‘scarred for life’,” page 5, Daily News Monday, 13 March 2017 refers.
Concern over rise in murders
The front-page article, “Concern over rise in murders” The Mercury, Thursday, March 9, 2017 refers.
China warns on missiles in S Korea
The article “China warns on missiles in S Korea,” page 10, The Mercury, Thursday, March 9, 2017 refers.
Famine a ‘tragic reality’ in South Sudan
The article, “Famine a ‘tragic reality’ in South Sudan,” The Mercury Tuesday, 21 February 2017 refers.
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Orphaned rhino trio released into reserve
The articles, “Orphaned rhino trio released into reserve” and “NZ whales saved by huge human help” The Mercury Monday, 13 February 2017 - pages 3 and 5 - refers.
Black water’ key to survival
The article, “‘Black water’ key to survival’,” The Mercury Monday February 06, 2017 refers.
Attack on Muslims in North America
Darul Ihsan Centre unequivocally condemns the attack on Muslims in North America.
Quebec mosque shooting claims 6 lives
The article “Quebec mosque shooting claims 6 lives,” The Mercury, Tuesday 31 January 2017 refers.
Racism accused hires a private attorney
The article, “Racism accused hires a private attorney,” The Mercury, Wednesday 18 January 2017, refers.
kidnapping of the South African photojournalist Mr Mohamed
In their quest to cover news events – particularly in places of crises – media personnel place their lives at great peril.
Mass response to racist tirades is to be commended
Research 'terror' attack for its origin
We have amazing technology today. We can - with satellite technology - not only know or see what’s happening anywhere in the world in an instant and at the instant it’s happening, we also become a part of it as it happens, in our very homes.
“Liquor is destroying Zulu nation, says king,”
The article, “Liquor is destroying Zulu nation, says king,” The Mercury, Friday 30 October 2015 refers.
Students across the country protest against spiralling fees
It is cause for serious concern that students at 15 universities across the country are embarking on protest action on Wednesday against spiralling fees.
