By Aneeqa du Plessis “She was an exemplar to women both young and old,” these are the words that are left lingering in the minds of the South African Muslim community after the passing of its first Sheikha. The local Muslim community has been rocked by the loss of its pioneering Sheikha - Mymoena Solomons. The esteemed mother of knowledge passed away on Sunday (May 12th, 2024). She was the […]
There was much fanfare and excitement at Cape Town International Airport this afternoon as the famed Aboshaar Brothers arrived in the Mother City for the biggest nasheed event for 2017, sponsored by Al Jeem and Awqaf SA. The brothers, Sayedi Ziad Abo Tareq, Sayedi Baha Udeen Abobahgat and Sayedi Abdulragman Abo Mahmoud were welcomed by a small crowd of fans and nasheed groups this afternoon. For weeks the South African Students Association […]
By Tasleema Allie The Al-Azhar University in Cairo is one of the world’s oldest universities. Renowned as one of the world’s most prestigious institutes, it has had students flock from all over the world to study at the feet of the world’s best scholars and experts in the Islamic Sciences. To graduate from the institute is a proud accomplishment for students of deen and their communities. The institute oversees a […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
