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.
Don't take tap water for granted
According to reports more than 500,000 people in Kwazulu-Natal are facing increased risk of disease as a result of the continuing drought.
Many instances of corruption, nepotism
The recent release of the national crime statistics have confirmed our worst fears, that contact crime in our country - which include murder, attempted murder, assault and sexual offences - have increased.
We should all promote the core values of humanity
EU countries are currently arguing on how to cope with the tide of refugees from Syria, Iraq and other places and at the same time many EU states are to be commended for taking in both refugees and asylum seekers en masse.
“Driver, 17, ploughs into site workers"
The article “Driver, 17, ploughs into site workers,” The Mercury, Monday, 31 August 2015 refers.
Refugee Crisis
Syrian and other refugees have been and are experiencing a harrowing existence and their desperation to find refuge in the EU is understandable and due - not only to its proximity - but also the promise of a better life. Refuge for them in and around countries neighbouring Syria - particularly oil-rich countries - is a closed door policy, a phenomenon which Amnesty International has called ‘utterly shameful.’
The plummeting Rand spells disaster for the SA economy.
As always, those who are struggling to survive or make ends meet will be most affected by the repercussions of this on our economy.
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“School violence taking its toll,” and “Chatsworth boys, 8 and 9, gang-raped in school toilets”
The article “School violence taking its toll,” and “Chatsworth boys, 8 and 9, gang-raped in school toilets” The Mercury, Thursday, 06 August 2015 refers.
Critical KZN drought
The critical KZN drought/water crisis needs to be heeded by all consumers of water.
"Worst refugee crisis since World War Two.”
A report by Amnesty International accuses world leaders of neglect as millions of refugees face “an unbearable existence,” while the world faces the “worst refugee crisis since World War Two.”
Civil Unrest in Burundi
The current civil unrest in Burundi has caused the death of many innocent civilians, with over 100,000 Burundians having sought refuge in neighbouring countries.
“Two gunmen shot dead at Islam art-show”
The shooting of the two armed suspects by police in Garland, Texas, averted what could potentially have been a tragic massacre.
Religious Freedom
The right to practice one's religion is of fundamental importance in an open and democratic society.
Xenophobic Violence
The outbreak of violence directed at foreign nationals - especially in and around Durban - is one of deep concern and real alarm.
The Online World
The internet and social media provide young people with a range of benefits, and opportunities to empower themselves in a variety of ways. Young people can maintain social connections and support networks that otherwise wouldn't be possible, and can access more information than ever before. The communities and social interactions young people form online can be invaluable for bolstering and developing young people's self-confidence and social skills.
12 000 pushed into matric
The headline article “12 000 pushed into matric,” The Mercury, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 refers.
Condolences for the death of Public Service Minister Collins Chabane
Darul Ihsan Centre extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and the South African government on the tragic and untimely deaths of Public Service Minister Collins Chabane and his two bodyguards - Sergeant Lesiba Sekele and Sergeant Lawrence Lentsoane.
