Egypt dissolves 57 NGOs for Brotherhood links
Egyptian authorities have dissolved 57 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) for alleged links to the Muslim Brotherhood. In a statement issued today, Social Security […]
Self-defence and police brutality: Note the difference
Nearly 60 cops have been killed this year and there’s been a significant increase in police brutality cases. Source: Local News
Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying that there was a tree which caused inconvenience to the Muslims; a person came there and cut that tree and thus entered…
Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying that there was a tree which caused inconvenience to the […]
Hungarian PM: We don’t want more Muslims
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said that his country does not want to take in large numbers of Muslims, in defence […]
Cameron van der Burgh, Myles Brown win gold at All Africa Games
Cameron van der Burgh & Myles Brown won gold medals for the 100m breast stroke & 200m freestyle. Source: Local News
Aussie PM rebuffs call for more refugee intake
Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has rejected a request for his government to open the doors of the country to more refugees […]
While Allah’s Apostle was sitting in the mosque with some people, three men came. Two of them came in front of Allah’s Apostle and the third one went away. The two persons kept on standing before…
While Allah’s Apostle was sitting in the mosque with some people, three men came. Two of them came in front of Allah’s […]
ANCYL reminded not to lose sight of its responsibility
The league has elected new leaders at its 25 National Congress, who will hopefully restore the organisation. Source: Local News
German police forced to ask public to stop bringing donations for refugees arriving by train
Police in a German city have been forced to ask the public to stop bringing donations for arriving refugees after being inundated […]
Power outages hit parts of JHB
Affected areas include Hyde Park, Dunkeld, Glen Vista and Mulbarton. Source: Local News
The Prophet said, “Beware! Do not renegade as (disbelievers) after me by striking (cutting) the necks of one another.”
The Prophet said, “Beware! Do not renegade as (disbelievers) after me by striking (cutting) the necks of one another.” Source: HOTD
Archbishop Tutu’s health improving
A statement from the Desmond and Leah Legacy Foundation declares the Arch’s health is improving. Source: Local News
UN: Middle East wars hit 13 million schoolchildren
More than 13 million children are being denied an education due to conflicts in the Middle East, the UN has said, warning […]
The Prophet said, “Everyone of you is a guardian and everyone of you is responsible (for his wards). A ruler is a guardian and is responsible(for his subjects); a man is a guardian of his family and…
The Prophet said, “Everyone of you is a guardian and everyone of you is responsible (for his wards). A ruler is a […]
First on EWN: TMPD in hot water over undercover Eskom logo fiasco
Tshwane metro police have been accused of using Eskom’s logo for undercover operations without permission. Source: Local News
State has to correct discrimination against Muslims: VP Ansari
Identity, security, education, empowerment and a fair share in decision-making are the key issues India’s Muslims are facing, vice-president Hamid Ansari has […]
Only 100 out of 328 MPs voted in favour of impeaching Zuma
The DA failed in its bid to have President Jacob Zuma impeached over the Omar al-Bashir debacle. Source: Local News
RSS to push for renaming roads named after Mughals
Efforts are afoot from within the Sangh Parivar to push for amending the 1975-vintage guideline barring such rechristening. Now that the decision […]
Anas b. Malik reported that Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: There would be written three letters k.f.r, i.e. Kafir, between the eyes of the Dajjal.
Anas b. Malik reported that Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: There would be written three letters k.f.r, i.e. Kafir, […]
Camps Bay murder accused to undergo psych evaluation
Diego Novella will spend 30 days at the Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital under mental observation. Source: Local News
Hasan on Eid: Every day a Muslim obeys Allah is itself a celebration
Ibn Rajab reported: Hasan Al-Basri, may Allah have mercy on him, said, “Every day in which Allah is not disobeyed is a […]
Jabir b. Abdullah reported that Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) said that the inmates of Paradise would eat therein and they would also drink, but they would neither void excrement, nor…
Jabir b. Abdullah reported that Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) said that the inmates of Paradise would eat therein and […]
Understanding much-maligned Aurangzeb minus Hindutva blinkers: By Sourish Bhattacharya
No one deserved a road named after him in the heart of New Delhi more than APJ Abdul Kalam, but did it have […]
Stellies to present transformation plan in Parliament
The Higher Education Portfolio Committee has invited university officials to Parliament on Tuesday. Source: Local News
The politics of economic embargo
As Muslims benefited from the economic reforms of the 1990s and spread their influence from business to politics, they first became objects […]
The Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) prohibited temporary marriage with women.
The Apostle of Allah (peace_be_upon_him) prohibited temporary marriage with women. Source: HOTD
UCT renames faculty after struggle stalwart
The university has renamed its Humanities building after anti-apartheid activist Dr Neville Alexander. Source: Local News
Reaction to Springbok squad pours in
Cosatu has welcomed Springbok coach Heyneke Meyer’s squad for the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Source: Local News
Hadith on Rage: Allah fills with faith those who swallow and control their anger
Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever grants respite to someone in difficulty or […]
Jabir reported that Allah’s Apostle (may peace be upon him) said: The Satan sends detachments of his own in order to put people to trial and the highest in rank, in his eyes, is one who is most…
Jabir reported that Allah’s Apostle (may peace be upon him) said: The Satan sends detachments of his own in order to put […]
‘The executive would never interfere in Ipid’
Legal teams gave argument in Ipid head Robert McBride’s challenge of Nkosinathi Nhleko’s powers. Source: Local News
A man said to the Prophet, “My mother died suddenly, and I think that if she could speak, she would have given in charity. May I give in charity on her behalf?” He said, “Yes! Give in charity on her…
A man said to the Prophet, “My mother died suddenly, and I think that if she could speak, she would have given […]
The sun eclipsed and Allah’s Apostle offered the eclipse prayer and said, “I have been shown the Hellfire (now) and I never saw a worse and horrible sight than the sight I have seen today.”
The sun eclipsed and Allah’s Apostle offered the eclipse prayer and said, “I have been shown the Hellfire (now) and I never […]
Community gives municipality 7 days to respond to grievances
Protesters are demanding services for an informal settlement situated on private land. Source: Local News
Muslim man in Mangalore stripped and flogged
A Muslim man was stripped, tied to a pole and flogged for more than an hour at a crowded marketplace in the […]
Suhaib reported the Apostle (may peace be upon him) saying: When those deserving of Paradise would enter Paradise, the Blessed and the Exalted would ask: Do you wish Me to give you anything more? They…
Suhaib reported the Apostle (may peace be upon him) saying: When those deserving of Paradise would enter Paradise, the Blessed and the […]
Abu Dharr reported that Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: There is no believing servant who supplicates for his brother behind his back (in his absence) that the Angels do not say: The…
Abu Dharr reported that Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) said: There is no believing servant who supplicates for his brother […]
Numsa calls on govt to save steel industry
The union says govt can use its infrastructure budget to save the steel industry from collapse. Source: Local News
Israel prevents Palestinian women from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israeli police have prevented 15 Palestinian women from entering Al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday and arrested another woman as she exited from one […]
Saved by a Simple Gesture
This story is about a person working at a freezer plant It was almost the day end. Everyone had packed up to […]
‘Taxpayers’ money will be wasted on Phiyega’
Sapu says the national police commissioner should rather just step down from her post. Source: Local News
Barrel bombs fall on Syria’s Douma, killing 50: Source
At least 50 people were killed on Saturday when the Syrian regime targeted a town in an opposition-held suburb of Damascus with […]
“When the sun eclipsed in the life-time of Allah’s Apostle an announcement was made that a prayer was to be offered in congregation.”
“When the sun eclipsed in the life-time of Allah’s Apostle an announcement was made that a prayer was to be offered in […]
Number of firearm-related murders in WC increases
Most firearm related crimes were committed in January, according to a study. Source: Local News
Gauteng Safety MEC to visit families of slain officers
SAPS management has condemned the killing of two officers yesterday. Source: Local News
Islamic climate declaration converts religious principles into greener practice
Adam Khyas, The Conversation · Yesterday · 06:30 am Muslims have a religious duty to take action against climate change, according to […]
Whenever a beggar or a person in need came to the Prophet, the Prophet would say “Help and recommend him and you will receive the reward for it, and Allah will bring about what he will through His…
Whenever a beggar or a person in need came to the Prophet, the Prophet would say “Help and recommend him and you […]
Ibn Umar reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: Witr is a rak’ah at the end of the night prayer.
Ibn Umar reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: Witr is a rak’ah at the end of the night […]
#RandReport: Rand edges lower on China-linked risk aversion
By 1519 GMT, the rand was at 12,9340 versus the dollar, down 0,02 percent from Thursday’s close. Source: Local News
Imizamo Yethu residents to continue with patrols
Despite a lull in violent crime in the area, community patrols will continue to maintain order. Source: Local News
Why HL Dattu is wrong in both faith as well as law about hijab: BY Rajeev Dhawan
If Chief Justice Dattu is right, deeply religious devotees can suspend the faith they believe in for a few hours with impunity. […]
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: If anyone loves for Allah’s sake, hates for Allah’s sake, gives for Allah’s sake and withholds for Allah’s sake, he will have perfect faith.
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: If anyone loves for Allah’s sake, hates for Allah’s sake, gives for Allah’s sake and withholds for Allah’s […]
Case No. 317: Dead and buried by the General Guide and Al-Jazeera
Egypt… you won’t blink an eye.” This cliché is borrowed from the slogan of the Rotana Cinema satellite channel and it has […]
R23m to be forked out for police station generators
181 police stations that have been battling during blackouts will get back up power generators. Source: Local News
Muslims adopt declaration against greenhouse gas emissions
Muslim scholars and environmental activists have adopted a declaration calling for the phase-out of greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. Participants […]
A Jew crushed the head of a girl between two stones. She was asked, “Who has done so to you, so-and-so? So-and-so?” Till the name of the Jew was mentioned, whereupon she nodded (in agreement). So the…
A Jew crushed the head of a girl between two stones. She was asked, “Who has done so to you, so-and-so? So-and-so?” […]
MEC clears diary to deal solely with Roodepoort drama
Panyaza Lesufi says he’ll be meeting with community leaders and parents for the 34th time this year Source: Local News
Cobrapost film on Bihar Dalit massacres ‘exposes’ BJP links: Vidya Venkat
‘Murli Manohar Joshi and C.P. Thakur instigated Ranvir Sena members to commit murders’ Retired Justice Amir Das, who inquired into the massacre […]
The Prophet used to start every thing from the right (for good things) whenever it was possible in all his affairs; for example: in washing, combing or wearing shoes.
The Prophet used to start every thing from the right (for good things) whenever it was possible in all his affairs; for […]
Allah’s Apostle said, “When the people of Paradise have entered Paradise and the people of the Fire have entered the Fire, death will be brought and will be placed between the Fire and Paradise, and…
Allah’s Apostle said, “When the people of Paradise have entered Paradise and the people of the Fire have entered the Fire, death […]
Oudtshoorn officially under administration
Western Cape Local Government MEC Anton Bredell said the intervention was a ‘last resort’. Source: Local News
Forget Brock Lesnar, Our Own The Great Gama Was The Greatest Wrestler In The World!
A stupendous unblemished wrestling career spanning over 50 years, the Indian equivalent of the World Heavyweight Championship title, the bearer of the […]
Hadith on Fathers: The father is the middle gate of Paradise, so keep to it
Abu Ad-Darda reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The father is the middle of the gates of Paradise, […]
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) prohibited to hand the drawn sword.
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) prohibited to hand the drawn sword. Source: HOTD
Diesploot residents accuse fire station of poor response time
Locals claim firefighters didn’t respond timeously because there were no fire trucks. Source: Local News
RSS is on a roll: Number of shakhas up 61% in 5 years
MUMBAI: A bunch of lively schoolboys form a circle around an authoritative 12-year-old in khaki shorts and a superman T-shirt at a […]
Imizamo Yethu residents take drastic measures to restore order
Residents of the informal settlement in Hout Bay confiscated weapons from suspected gang members. Source: Local News
Unfurl tricolour on rooftops on Independence Day, Deoband tells Muslims
FAIZABAD: Leading Islamic seminary Darul Uloom, Deoband has asked Muslims to put up the national flag on their houses and other establishments […]
The Prophet said, “They now realize that what I used to tell them was the truth. “And Allah said, ‘Verily! You cannot make the dead to hear (i.e. benefit them, and similarly the disbelievers) nor can…
The Prophet said, “They now realize that what I used to tell them was the truth. “And Allah said, ‘Verily! You cannot […]
On CCTV, Mumbai Shopkeeper Attacked With Sword, Muslim customer Saved Him
Mumbai: When he was attacked with a sword, security cameras within his shop captured the assailants and the heroic customer who sprang […]
Radebe visits PTA school to address infrastructure and drugs
The principal of the Eesterus Secondary School says he hopes the visit will help address their problems. Source: Local News
Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) reported: I heard Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) say: The similitude of one who gives a charity and then gets it back is like that of a dog which…
Ibn Abbas (Allah be pleased with them) reported: I heard Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) say: The similitude of one […]
More than 30000 British citizens demand the arrest of Netanyahu when he arrives in Britain
London: More than 30000 British citizens signed a petition demanding the arrest of Benjamin Netanyahu, PM of Israeli upon his arrival in […]
13-year delay expected for Winelands tolling project
Sanral says the delays will set back the prospect of upgrades to the N1 & N2 highways by at least 13 years. […]
First On EWN: Sidney Frankel’s accuser shares recorded phone calls
The recordings form part of legal papers filed on Frankel’s lawyer on Wednesday. Source: Local News
Hadith on Supplication: If you want Allah to answer you in hardship, then supplicate in ease
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever would be pleased for Allah to answer […]
Allah’s Apostle said, Gabriel kept on recommending me about treating the neighbours in a kind and polite manner, so much so that I thought that he would order (me) to make them (my) heirs.”
Allah’s Apostle said, Gabriel kept on recommending me about treating the neighbours in a kind and polite manner, so much so that […]
Umar on Leadership: How can the commander of the faithful lead unless he suffers with the people?
At-Tabari reported: The people of Medina and surrounding areas were afflicted by a famine during the leadership of Umar Ibn Al-Khattab, may […]
Wear it with pride: Hijab now a choice
Once more the hijab made news. The Supreme Court came up with a dresscode for a repeat All-India Pre Medical Test (AIPMT) […]
GDE: All schools accused of corruption will be investigated
The former SGB of Glenvista High were criminally charged for squandering roughly R8m. Source: Local News
How Europe turned its back on humanity
Rachel Shabi Rachel Shabi is a journalist and author of Not the Enemy: Israel’s Jews from Arab Lands. @rachshabi When talk turns, […]
While a man was standing with the Prophet at ‘Arafat, he fell from his mount and his neck was crushed by it. The Prophet said, “Wash the deceased with water and Sidr and shroud him in two pieces of…
While a man was standing with the Prophet at ‘Arafat, he fell from his mount and his neck was crushed by it. […]
Umar on Judgment: The commander of the faithful judges with the truth in favor of the Jew
Sa’eed ibn Al-Musayyib reported: Umar ibn Al-Khattab, may Allah be pleased with him, was presented with a dispute between a Muslim and […]
Mali attack: Colleague won’t leave without Van Rensburg’s body
Roelof Janse van Rensburg was killed when militants stormed a hotel in Mali, killing 12 people, last Friday. Source: Local News
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: If a large amount of anything causes intoxication, a small amount of it is prohibited.
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: If a large amount of anything causes intoxication, a small amount of it is prohibited. Source: HOTD
As-Suyuti on Law: There is no condemnation for Muslims who follow different scholarly opinions
As-Suyuti said, “A principle of Islamic law states that there is no condemnation of others in matters of scholarly disagreement. Rather, there is […]
If Geeta was a Muslim, would the Indian government have done the same?- The Express Tribune
By Sapan Kapoor After the Indian High Commissioner, Dr TCA Raghvan and his wife met the hearing and speech-impaired ‘Hindu’ girl in […]
Prasa mum on leaked public protector’s report
The report, leaked to the Sunday Times, revealed Prasa spent R3,8 million on firing executives improperly. Source: Local News
Bees in jeopardy: The real cost of pesticides
Seed giant Monsanto Co.’s $45bn unsolicited takeover bid for Switzerland’s Syngenta AG, the world’s largest producer of agricultural chemicals, has sparked opposition across the globe. […]
Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: There will be soon a period of turmoil in which the one who sits will be better than one who stands and the one who stands…
Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: There will be soon a period of turmoil in which […]
Palestinian baby’s father also dies from settler attack
The father of the Palestinian 18-month-old baby boy who died in last week’s settler arson attack in the occupied West Bank has […]
Karlien van Jaarsveld wins Strictly Come Dancing
Karlien van Jaarsveld & her partner Devon Snell, are the Strictly Come Dancing season 8 champions. Source: Local News
The Prophet said, “I will be the first to raise my head after the second blowing of the trumpet and will see Moses hanging the Throne, and I will not know whether he had been in that state all the…
The Prophet said, “I will be the first to raise my head after the second blowing of the trumpet and will see […]
UK lifts visa requirements
Diplomatic passport holders in the stolen visa saga may now travel to the United Kingdom. Source: Local News
Manhunt launched for criminals who shot cop in face
Its suspected the off-duty Mitchells Plain police officer may have been targeted. Source: Local News
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Muslim child punished for refusing to sing Sanskrit ‘shlokas’ in Bengaluru
A 15-year-old Muslim boy’s case has stirred the hornet’s nest after he was punished for not singing a few Sanskrit shlokas by […]
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: A man follows the religion of his friend; so each one should consider whom he makes his friend.
The Prophet (peace_be_upon_him) said: A man follows the religion of his friend; so each one should consider whom he makes his friend. […]
Another cop killed in Gauteng
A police officer has been shot and killed while his colleague was assaulted in Orange Farm. Source: Local News
Jabir reported: I heard Allah’s Apostle (may peace be upon him) as saying. Every servant would be raised (in the same very state) in which he dies.
Jabir reported: I heard Allah’s Apostle (may peace be upon him) as saying. Every servant would be raised (in the same very […]
