No foreigners allowed for Hajj 1442 - 2021
Saudi Arabia has announced that only 60,000 Covid-19 vaccinated residents will be allowed to perform Hajj in 2021/1442 – meaning there will be no foreigners allowed to undertake the pilgrimage for the second successive year.
Czech leader predicts stronger Islam for Holland and Sweden
The Czech Republic Prime Minister, Andrej Babis, has predicted that the Netherlands and Sweden will both become Muslim-majority countries in the coming decades.
Jordanian child becomes sign language teacher
A Jordanian boy has become one of the world’s youngest official sign language teachers.
High-tech setting for Hajj 1442/2021
Technology is set to be at the forefront of Hajj this year with authorities in Saudi Arabia going all out to ensure the maximum safety measures are in place for the Covid-19 pandemic.
The threat of Islamophobia is alive
The attack on Islam and Muslims yielded its ugly head once more with the latest murders in Canada that claimed the lives of four members from the same family.
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Drive to clean up Phoenix launched
The Phoenix Enviro-Forum (PEF) recently held a workshop with key stakeholders in a bid to try and clean up their environment.
South Africa welcomes UN decision to look into Palestinian violence
Johannesburg: The South Africa government has welcomed the United Nations Human Rights Council Resolution (UNHRCR) to establish an ongoing independent, international commission of inquiry into the recent violations in Palestine.
Indonesia cancels Hajj for its citizens
Indonesia: Indonesia has become the first country to cancel Hajj for its citizens due to ongoing fears over the Covid-19.
Ramaphosa sympathises with Palestinians
Pretoria: President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for an end to the violence in Palestine.
Umrah rules remain the same for now
Makkah Mukarramah: The rules that applied during the month of Ramadan will continue to be applied at Masjidul Haram in Makkah Mukarramah over the next few weeks.
Keeping the Spirit of Ramadaan Alive
In a world, which has become rather strange and peculiar, we find in the quest for peace, nations of the world are waging wars of devastation and destruction against each other.
Reflections On Ramadan & Eid
Around the world, the Muslim community has completed Ramadan, the month of fasting. Ramadan, the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, is terminated with the ceremony of Eid, a day of thanksgiving and rejoicing.
UUCSA calls on South Africans to make dua for Palestine
The United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA) has appealed to the Muslim community of South Africa to supplicate to Allah Ta’ala to assist with the current crisis at Masjid AI-Aqsa.
Free public technology centres launched in Durban
The Hammarsdale area just outside Durban is the latest to open a Human Capital Centre of Excellence where free internet and computer usage is available to the community.
Makkah hotels handed tourism boost
Makkah Mukarramah: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has authorised hotels surrounding the Masjidul Haram in Makkah Mukarramah to issue permits for their guests during Ramadan.
