Al-Qalam

Why should Muslims vote in the Local Government Elections?

Imam Dr A. Rashied Omar says the choice should go beyond party preference, with voters considering the people who will shape the services and decisions affecting their communities.

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Vote for the best candidate – not on sectarian lines - Al-Qalam Muslims MUST vote in the Local Government Elections on November 4 – but their concerns

From war and displacement to classrooms filled with stability, safety and hope.

The AMAN School of Excellence in Lebanon is giving Palestinian and Syrian refugee children the opportunity to learn and build a future.

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A disciplinary complaint, a R10 000 fine and a High Court challenge — Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng’s case has raised questions about speaking out on Palestine and the consequences that can follow.

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Dr Tlaleng Mofokeng's court win: 'Never remain silent on Palestine' - Al-Qalam By Neelam Rahim A disciplinary complaint over two social media posts has raised a wider

A device meant to protect pregnant healthcare workers and their unborn babies was not always being used properly. Dr Hafsa Essop’s experience led to the development of PregiDose — and now her research has earned her a 2026 SAWiSA award.

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Essop's pregnancy 'radiation monitor' device wins top awards - Al-Qalam By Azra Hoosen When Dr Hafsa Essop was pregnant with her first daughter, she was given a dosimeter to

For more than two centuries, Auwal Masjid has anchored Muslim life in Bo-Kaap. Now, a six-storey aparthotel behind the historic masjid has residents asking what protecting the area’s heritage really means.

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Are we merely loving the Prophet (SAW), or are we truly living his legacy?

In his latest column, Ebrahim Rasool explores how we can move from “effusive loving” to “profound living” of the Prophetic legacy and apply it to the realities of our world today.

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From loving to living the Prophet (SAW) - Al-Qalam By Ebrahim Rasool (Former Ambassador to the USA) In the month celebrating the birth of our

Muslim voters do not all think alike. They carry different priorities, loyalties and concerns into the voting booth.

Fazlin Fransman-Taliep explores the difficult choices facing Muslim voters in Cape Town in the September edition of Al-Qalam.

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What will move Muslim voters in Cape Town? - Al-Qalam By Fazlin Fransman-Taliep In Cape Town, Muslim voters are often spoken about as though they

For many young people, completing matric is followed by uncertainty about what comes next. Others face years of unemployment with limited resources and guidance on how to enter the workplace.

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National Wills Week takes place from 14 to 18 September, serving as an important reminder to have a valid and up-to-date Will in place. A Will can help provide clarity about your wishes, protect those you leave behind and ensure your assets are dealt with according to your intentions.

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National Wills week 2026: Reminder to update your will - Al-Qalam Albaraka Bank is giving away Will documents. You can download them from their website or

Municipal collapse in South Africa is often explained as a failure of leadership, corruption and incompetence. But is the crisis more deeply rooted in the political and economic structures shaping local government?

In his latest piece, Imraan Buccus looks beyond moralism to examine the deeper dynamics behind the country’s municipal crisis.

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Local government - going beyond morality - Al-Qalam By Imraan Buccus   In the media, South Africa’s municipal crisis is routinely explained as a