Earlier this year, I picked up a newspaper by Port Elizabeth-based group Mujlisul Ulama (a.k.a. The Majlis), which went into some depth about the problems with the Halaal certification of certain meats in South Africa and internationally. While I grossly disagree with the manner in which this group attack those who they feel are in … More Let’s eat…

With the recent American elections, it seems politics is at the forefront of everyone’s minds at the moment. Locally, we’ve got our own political hype over the split of the ruling party. And with voter registration happening this weekend, it brings into question the political involvement of Muslims locally – whether political candidates or ordinary … More The right to choose

Recently, there have been headlines about ‘scandalous “slut lists” being published on popular South African instant messaging chatline MXit, ruining youngsters’ reputations and making some suicidal.’   The lists – including phone numbers – allege rampant promiscuity by the people on it; one list naming girls between 14 and 16 and another naming women between … More Technology without morality

A certain someone would like me to indulge in pogonotrophy. While I’m not opposed to the idea, and actually would like to see what it’s like, I fear I lack the expertise to such a venture. But, I suppose, new things always take a bit of time to adjust to, before it becomes second nature. … More It’s only words

Reading recent posts by Muhammad and Zahira, it reminded me of something I’ve wanted to write about for a while: piracy. These days, pirated entertainment – music especially – is widely available, and many seem to have no problem with downloading the songs, tv series and even movies that are ‘available’ on the Internet. It … More Pirates of the new world

  I don’t know what the weather has been like in your part of the country (and world), but here in Cape Town, the Winter chill set in last Thursday. A day when, it seems to me, that switch was flicked – and it officially became time to start dressing warmly every day, no matter … More Chill

Twice in the last week, I’ve had to reduce things I’ve written at work to make it as compact as possible, having to cater to readers who apparently ‘switch off’ if what they have to read is more than a few paragraphs. Although I understand the importance of conciseness in certain kinds of communications, sometimes … More Notes from a frustrated writer

Here are some posts which I’ve really enjoyed. By no means is it a complete list…but its just the ones that sprang to mind, and I could find in the last few days. Enjoy 🙂 No Hi! and other snippets… – Maliha To Sufyan with love – Maliha My Favourite Things – Maryam A Letter from Madinah … More Favourites

A while back, the bus stop in my neighbourhood had its advertising boards changed. Not at all an unusual occurrence. But, what was unusual – this time – was the advert that went up.  The advert was for a strip club, and one of the sides of the advert featured a woman’s backside (she’s not … More Filth at the bus stop