On The Couch – Crisis of Faith
In this episode we try and answer a question that has presented itself due to the Covid-19 pandemic – how…
Category: Religion
Islamophobia – The Long Game
Muslims again are being put to the test. Global politics spearheaded by France – the self-styled protector of so-called secularism…
Efforts pay off, first mosque opens in Athens
The first mosque in the Greek capital, Athens, has opened after 14 years of wrangling and bureaucratic delays. The mosque’s…
Further clarity on Halaal status of Checkers
The Muslim community has been reminded to always check for a halal certificate in supermarkets before purchasing produce, especially meat.…
No Halaal products retailed at Checkers, Kenilworth Centre
The Checkers supermarket in Kenilworth Centre has decided to stop trading in halaal products. This was confirmed via the Muslim…
International pilgrims are now allowed to travel for Umrah
The holy city of Makkah is now welcoming international pilgrims for umrah after a seven-month closure due to Covid-19. About…
Why We Are Such A Violent Society
On The Couch – Zainab Bean is joined by Professional expert and speaker, Mary Ovenston who specialises in the study…
Muslims must counter attacks – Pakistan
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan has called on the Muslim world to collectively act to counter the rise in attacks…
Celebrating Muhammad (pbuh) – a revolutionary to mankind
The World is celebrating the birth of Islam’s last prophet, Muhammad (peace be unto him). At age 40, Muhammad (pbuh)…
The Battle Of Haittin Saladin Ayubi
Under Saladin’s command, the Ayyubid army defeated the Crusaders at the decisive Battle of Hattin in 1187, and thereafter wrested…
When Allah mentions Patience in the Qur’an
There are several verses in the Quran which urge man to exercise patience. The English translation of the Arabic word…
Seeking Solace in times of Illness through Spiritual Practices
Like a table with 4 legs; when one or two legs are compromised, it relies on the remaining ones to…
Gender Islam: How Does It Respond To Abuse?
It has been over more than a year since the brutal and heartbreaking murders of Uyinene Mrwetyana and Jesse Hess,…
Sexual molestation allegations shake Muslim Community
An alleged perpetrator of sexual abuse, named by a woman in a YouTube video, has since denied the allegations. In…
Understanding Human Sexuality
Mental health professional and consciousness coach, Sameer Charles joins Qaadirah Mohamed on this week’s edition of Love Matters, because love…
Interfaith Marriages in Islam
Zainab Bean hosts On the Couch, a real talkshow that aims to unpack, deal and confront the issues we don’t…
Konkani (Kokhni) traditions of Cape Town Unpacked
In 1860, a ship carrying indentured Indians arrived in South Africa, which was to become one of the biggest countries…
Kramat of Sheikh Hassen Ghaibie in line for heritage status
The burial place of Sheikh Mohamed Hassen Ghaibie Shah al-Qadri has been nominated for Heritage Status. The declaration would provide…
Emmanuel Macron proposes bill for the creation of a ‘French Islam’
France is being slammed for seeking to create what President Emmanuel Macron calls, a French Islam. A draft bill announced…
Confronting Misogyny In Muslim Leadership With Professor Nuraan Davids
Following the outrage that sparked from a viral video of Moulana Dawud Sampson, Professor Nuraan Davids joins the NRA in…