Al Aqsa, 51 years later and inferno rages on
On 21 August, 1969, an extremist Australian Christian, Dennis Michael Rohan, attempted to set fire to Masjidul Al-Aqsa Mosque – a significant moment in the history of this sacred mosque. The fire destroyed some of Jerusalem's most historic landmarks, including a 1,000-year-old pulpit. It’s believed Dennis Rohan’s actions had the…
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Muslims for Humanity Webinar
Insights into the Covid-19 pandemic and how it affects us South Africans Guest Speaker: Professor Salim Abdool Karim (Chairperson of the Covid-19 Ministerial Advisory Committee)
Black Lives Matter Discussion
With the global debate around racism and the Black Lives Matter movement, former US ambassador Ebrahim Rasool and US scholar Shaykh Siraj Wahhaj participated in an online discussion on these issues. The dialogue was hosted by the Al Ikhlaas Academic Library on Saturday 13th June
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Should mosques remain closed during the lockdown?
As a court battle looms over the call from two Muslim organisations for mosques to be reopened during the national lockdown, VOC in partnership with UUCSA hosted a simulcast radio discussion to give a medical perspective on the spread of COVID19 in religious gatherings. The show was hosted by Shafiq…
Why is the house of Allah under lockdown?
Why is the house of Allah under lockdown? VOC was part of a live simulcast panel discussion on this highly-emotive topic... Guests: Maulana Ebrahim Bham, Maulana Taha Karaan, Dr Zameer Brey
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Rare thunderstorms bring relief to hujjaj on Arafat
Arafah 2019 will be one that hujjaj will never forget. In what many say is a rare occurrence, thunderstorms hit the plains of Arafah during the Waqt of Wuqoof on Saturday - bringing a much-needed respite to the intense heat hujjaj have been experiencing. Yusuf Fisher chatted to Maulana Irshaad…
Violence at Masjidul Aqsa as Israeli police disperse Palestinians on Eid day
What was meant to be a joyous day for Palestinians celebrating Eid-ul-Adha descended into violence and chaos as Zionist forces clashed with Palestinians at Masjidul Aqsa in occupied East Jerusalem. Israeli occupation police fired tear gas, rubber bullets and sound grenades to remove Palestinian worshippers from the sacred site, following…
Imam Haron's detention and the Muslim response
The Daroel Ielm Institute in Salt River hosted this critical discussion on Monday 22 July on the Muslim response to the detention of the political activist and martyr Imam Abdullah Haron. It forms part of the 123-day campaign to commemorate 50 years since his death. Imam Haron spent 123 days…