Muslim Judicial Council
latest news & developmentsThe hate you give: On being queer and Muslim in Cape Town
Following the killing of Muhsin Hendricks, the openly gay imam who created safe places for queer Muslims to practice their faith, Zackie Achmat reflects on the dangerous ways…
Diversity, equity and inclusion kills: Why we need to stop advocating for it
If power and accountability remain unchanged, inclusion efforts do not create equity — they reinforce vulnerability
When calling out human rights abuses is ‘extremist’ then we’re in trouble
The call to arrest Narendra Modi in South Africa highlighted abuses against Muslims in India
As Ramadan draws to an end, another mosque attack claims two lives
A small group of worshippers, including the victims, were at the mosque for itikaf — an Islamic ritual of spiritual seclusion
Women of Waqf start a movement
Mosque access fight has opened up the debate about gender for South African Muslims
Throwing the boeka at crime: How Muslims are reclaiming the streets
In Cape Town, residents of gang-riddled areas have found a novel way to use the Ramadan fast to protest against violence and creeping gentrification
SA Muslim council acts to curb Isis influence
South Africa’s Muslim Judicial Council expressed its concern at the possible influence Isis is having on Muslim youth in the country.
MJC: Freedom of speech should not lead to hate speech
South Africa’s Muslim Judicial Council said they condemn the attacks carried out in France, but there are limits to freedom of expression.
Apartheid link is born of ignorance
Two representatives from Palestine and Israel repeatedly heard the region’s conflict called "apartheid". They explain why this idea is inaccurate.
M&G meets with Muslim leaders
The <i>M&G</i> will refrain from publishing any images of the Prophet Muhammad while reviewing its editorial policy on religious matters.
SA detainees in Uganda: Kasrils asked to intervene
The Muslim Judicial Council has asked Intelligence Minister Ronnie Kasrils to intervene in the detention of two SA Islamic relief workers in Uganda.