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
I see a camera crew, filming a truck-police chase. I see performers, practicing their craft outside the circus school in an abandoned park. I see suspended men, washing the windows of those who are trapped in an office. I see gardeners at work, watering the gardens outside the theatre. I see … More State of the workplace
Remember the One
Who is always with you,
Who loves for you to ask of Him,
Who listens to your pleas,
Who guides your heart to that which is best for you. … More Remembrance
One week to go, and time seems to have slowed down tremendously for me. While the first half of Ramadan seemed to flash by, the days and nights that followed have brought great benefit and hope. Hope that it’s never too late for things to change. Reminders that, though time marches on and … More Staying power
Once again, we’re blessed to have made it halfway through Ramadan. And while the experience has probably been different for all of us, this particular day should hold the same significance for everyone. A day like this is a milestone, as well as a stopping point. A time to think about what we’ve learnt so … More Back to the middle
One week into Ramadaan, I find myself scared. Scared that it’s going so fast. Scared that I’m nowhere near where I want to be. Scared that if I don’t step up now, it’ll be over before I know it. I entered the month with so much hope, so many plans and so much … More Weak one
Another year, another time to reflect: on time gone by; on resolutions met or failed; on progress in life’s realms – the spiritual, emotional, physical, mental… Ramadaan is, for me, the marker to every year. The time when I gather up my hopes and ambitions – those highest of dreams for my future – … More The month of Return
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
I hope, wherever you are, you’re enjoying the rain too.
