Islam
latest news & developmentsThe Abrahamic Family House and the fragility of coexistence
In Abu Dhabi, a space built for coexistence raises difficult questions about religion, power and the violence unfolding across the region
Iran war and Greater Israel Project
The US-Israel war on Iran is disrupting oil trade, pushing up petrol prices and raising concerns over the growing use of religion to justify war
Leverage Pope Francis’s example to combat extremism that threatens world peace
It would be a tragedy if the pontiff left this world with the current global leadership crisis, where greed and egos escalate crises
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
Joburg’s mosques need to be more open
These are community spaces and should be available to all
Who will Muslims vote for?
Few parties align with my beliefs as a follower of Islam and a South African, writes Ozayr Patel
God edition: Hindu nationalism clangs temple bells
We should question the politics using the Hindu religion and we must reject it if it is wrong
The practical, religion-agnostic world of Shari’ah financial services
A differentiated segment of financial solutions available to all consumers
South African lawyers seek ‘blood money’ to compensate Gaza victims
They want the UK and US to pay for damages for their alleged role in assisting the Israeli military to commit war crimes and genocide
Every Muslim must look after the Earth
There is a duty to show kindness, preserve life, care for the natural environment and not waste water
An inner dialogue about a Somali in America
Said Shaiye’s memoir refuses vulnerability in favour of macho, compelling inner dialogue
Forbidden in Islam, but gambling wins in Senegal
In a country with high levels of poverty, betting is a crucial source of last resort income. It’s also forbidden in Islam
Celebrating the death of Lars Vilks diminishes our humanity
We are at our best when we feel hurt but resist the impulse to exact revenge
The orchestrators of the world’s worst humanitarian crisis in Yemen
As the crisis continues to unfold, the biggest threat may be the vested interest in maintaining the civil war Therefore, with no end in sight to the conflict plaguing the nation,…
The solitary choreography of solo prayer
Covid-19 transmissions in mosques and churches have complicated our relationships with them