Muslim Students At UCT: The University Is Intolerant About Exams During...
UPDATE: In a statement, UCT noted and appreciated an apology made by the lecturer who responded to Soeker's query about breaking fast during exams....
Do strict school uniform policies enforce discrimination?
On Monday, Northcliff High School drew criticism when the public learned that it required students to carry a laminated card to show they had...
Representation and Belonging: Why it matters to young South Africans
It was during my first week of orientation at university. In a place that felt strange with few people that looked like me. The...
Airport Security Protocols Must Respect Bodily Integrity
News that a Muslim woman was made to remove her headscarf by security at the OR Tambo International Airport has raised censure. The hijab...
The issues with the Nike ad that we aren’t talking about
Nike recently launched a video showcasing the many talents of female Arab athletes doing their thing, accompanied by the tagline “What will they say...
Muslim women’s bodies are not spaces to fight people’s bigotry
Living in Johannesburg, I usually get to go to the beach once a year. When I swim in a public place I wear full-length...
What We Learned About Social Justice In Ramadan
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Social justice is intrinsically linked to the Islamic faith. The Qur’an (3:104) calls on Muslims to “be a community that calls for what is...
Why Iran Matters to Africa
What do the human rights of minorities in Iran, in the Middle East, have to do with Africans, writes MAZIAR BAHARI.
I started to answer...
Is ‘modest fashion’ really something we should be celebrating?
In the past couple of weeks, my social media feeds were dominated by chatter about and images of Halima Aden, a Muslim model who...
World Hijab Day: encouraging understanding, or an empty gesture?
February 1st is World Hijab Day, a day on which women who aren't Muslim or don't observe the practice of hijab (dressing modestly and...
Raashida Khan Takes On “No-Go” Areas In The SA Indian Muslim...
South African Indian Muslims are a conservative bunch: there are some topics that are just not spoken about. So you can imagine the furore...
The Bo-Kaap Community Is Fighting For Its Life Against Developers And...
For the past week, the Cape Town community of Bo-Kaap has been protesting against plans by the City and private developers to gentrify the...
“Unveiled” play attempts to combat xenophobia and foster understanding
Originally written and produced by Chicago-based writer, Rohina Malik, the play, Unveiled opened at the Wits Theatre on Friday 15 July as a part...
Muslim women, you don’t need to be validated by World Hijab...
February 1st is commemorated as World Hijab Day. This is an initiative by Bangladeshi-American Nazma Khan. It's meant to "foster religious tolerance and understanding...
Why the Palestine solidarity movement in South Africa has to evolve...
The Palestinian struggle has captured the imagination of black South Africans since the 1970s, but of late the movement has been gripped by a...
Nike’s headscarf doesn’t take on Islamophobia and patriarchy. Muslim women do
Nike's announcement of the release of its 'Pro Hijab' in March this year was met with much hype, almost a year ahead of the...
SA needs a stronger stance on the Rohingya Crisis
Over three hundred thousand Rohingya have been displaced since August 25, and there have been reports of indiscriminate killing and the burning of their villages....
Food For Thought: How To Feed Your Soul This Ramadan
Ramadan is about more than fasting. It's about prayer and reading the Quran, gaining closeness to God, reflection, charity, and goodwill. Ramadan is the...
Haji Mohamed Dawjee Writes What She Likes In Sorry Not Sorry
The title of Black Consciousness leader Steve Biko's compilation of writings called I Write What I Like has become a slogan of sorts. It...
The Weirdest Ideas People Have About Scarf Wearers
A large number of Muslim women around the world wear headscarves as part of a partial fulfillment of the hijab. Observing hijab is about...
