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We provide news on Islam and Muslims and other breaking news from around the world to promote awareness of global events. News is obtained from a variety of news agencies and therefore views and terminology expressed are not necessarily that of Darul Ihsan. Readers are urged to be circumspect, especially with regards the loaded terminology used by the media.
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The Media Desk contributes local, national and international news articles for the website and also focuses on news content of the Muslim world. etters commenting on broad issues are also regularly sent to the editors of newspapers Below are a few letters which were sent by the Media Desk and published in newspapers. Bias and negative reporting against Islam has become a very real phenomenon in the media, especially in the international press.
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We provide news on Islam and Muslims and other breaking news from around the world to promote awareness of global events. News is obtained from a variety of news agencies and therefore views and terminology expressed are not necessarily that of Darul Ihsan. Readers are urged to be circumspect, especially with regards the loaded terminology used by the media.
United Nations: Aid Workers Killed Hits New Record in 2024
On Tuesday this week, the United Nations revealed that in 2024, 383 aid workers were killed, marking a new high record.
During the first week of August,2025, the Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre received a heartfelt message of thanks from the East Boom Clinic in Pietermartizburg.
From 4-7 August, the Ulama of Youth of the Ummah (YOU), in collaboration with the Association of Muslim Schools (AMS), conducted a series of awareness programmes across a selection of schools to raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ agenda.
Small Spanish Town Ordered to Lift Islamic Celebrations Ban
Recently, the small Spanish town Jumilla has been ordered by the government of Spain to lift its ban on religious gatherings, calling it “discriminatory”. The ban mostly affected Muslim citizens, who were banned from convening for religious events in public sports centres.
New Trade with China to Boost Fruit Export Trade
In light of the 30% US tariffs on South African goods, the country is in the process of looking to broaden its trade market prospects.
KZN: Millions of Rands Allocated for the Recruitment of Doctors
Last week, a sum of R150 million was allocated by the KwaZulu-Natal legislature to help recruit unemployed doctors and healthcare workers.
Towards the end of June 2025, the Darul Ihsan Welfare Department helped install a toilet and basin for a wheelchair bound Muslim sister who has been struggling to use an outdoor bathroom.
Former Israeli Officials Call to End Gaza War
At the beginning of this month, the Israeli Army Radio released footage of 11 former military and security officials calling for immediate cessation of the war on Gaza.
Matric Support Programme Launching to Equip Learners for Tertiary Opportunities
This week, the Matric Support Programme was officially launched by Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Mimmu Gondwe.
Nationwide Cleanup Day to Boost Morale
This week, Deputy President Paul Mashatile revealed that President Cyril Ramaphosa will soon announce a cleanup day that will take place across the country. This will entail communities banding together to keep neighbourhoods clean, building social presence and unity amongst them.
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On Saturday, 2 August, the Daughters of the Ummah (DOU) youth group hosted the successful event ‘Make Your Mark: Conquer Your Youth’ at Al-Falaah College, Durban, and saw a staggering attendance of over 80 Muslimahs aged between 9-15.
Green ID Book Massive Risk for Fraud
Minister of Home Affairs, Leon Schreiber, warned South Africans that the green ID book is the largest fraud risk in the country.
eThekwini: First South African City to Join World Trade Centre Association
This week marks a significant milestone for Durban, which has become the first South African city to join the World Trade Centre Association (WTCA). This significant step will help broaden trade and investment opportunities in not only the country, but the African continent.
First Global Set of Recited Qurans Launched
In Makkah this week, the Muslim World League (MWL) launched its first ever set of Murattal (recited) Qurans; the event attended by prominent Islamic scholars and figures.