Radio Islam conducted a panel discussion on the topic of Youth: Personal Development in a Broad Sense. Brothers Muhammed Saley and Muhammed Coovadia were interviewed on the topic. They are both students of Jamia and are founders of the Ummah Squad. The Ummah Squad is a platform that creates short videos on important Islamic topics. We have always been told by teachers, parents and the elderly to ‘become something with our lives’, Moulana...

A close friend of mine, Shonize, is a teacher. She has taught for twenty plus years, which has led to her developing a keen interest in children, as well as a good understanding of them. Teaching children in a public school has also brought her face to face with poverty, causing a sense of altruism, and gratitude to evolve. At a supper we recently enjoyed together, she revealed a very interesting incident, that appealed to her altruistic...

Naseerah Nanabhai, Radio Islam, 11-03-2019 (Twitter: @radioislam)   The Sahabah (RA) played an important role in the preservation of the Quraan and bringing the Quraan to us. It is the great favour of Allah (SWT) that he has revealed the Quraan for the guidance of this ummah. The Quraan is the rope that connects us with Allah (SWT). When you are reading the Quraan you are talking to Allah (SWT) directly. It has been revealed for our guidance. Every...

More than a third of the world’s adult population over the age of 45 are lonely. People who find themselves physically isolated or have small social networks are more likely to feel lonely. Loneliness and social isolation are growing public-health concerns, especially to seniors. Studies have connected loneliness to a range of health issues that threaten well-being including a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, depression, anxiety and early...

On the 27th of February 2019, Sheik Siraj Wahaj from the United States gave a lecture at Mayfair Jummah Masjid in which he focused on answering the following questions: What is the future of South Africa? What do we want it to be? What are you willing to do to make it that? Sheik emphasised that “if you know better you do better.” He spoke about a prophet who was beaten by his people, but made this dua: “Oh Allah, forgive my people because they...