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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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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.
More than 150 youth converged at Masjid Yusuf in Parlock, Durban for the annual ‘Youth Night’ program hosted by the Youth of the Ummah (YOU), the youth development initiative of Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre on Friday 5 April 2024 - 26 Ramadan 1445.
E-tolls officially discontinued in Gauteng province
On Thursday night, 11 April, officials from the transport ministry, the Gauteng government, and the South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) led proceedings to officially discontinue the e-toll system.
Displaced 12-year-old becomes inspirational medic in Gaza hospital
Volunteering at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Gaza, 12-year-old Zakaria es-Sersek is the youngest volunteer medic assisting doctors desperate for assistance.
Malaysia: Ramadan food waste converted into fertiliser
In the city of Kuantan, Malaysia, a mosque converts food scraps into organic fertiliser. This initiative aims to reduce waste, as well as raise awareness about food wastage.
eThekwini: Infrastructure improvements to boost economy in the province
A project to boost KwaZulu-Natal’s economy is expected to launch by KZN Transport, Community Safety and Liaison MEC; Sipho Hlomuka; and eThekwini Municipality mayor, Mxolisi Kaunda.
World governments condemn Israeli air strike that killed foreign aid workers in Gaza
Following the recent killing of 7 aid organisation members in the Gaza Strip via air strikes, world powers have condemned Israel’s actions.
Woman who died soon after converting to Islam calls hundreds to funeral
After converting to Islam on March 25, Daria Kotsarenko – a Ukrainian woman – died from a heart attack on Friday while fasting. Photos of her funeral attendance went viral on X for attracting hundreds of mourners to the mosque.
On Saturday, 23 March, the Daughters of the Ummah (DOU), the sisters youth initiative of Darul Ihsan Centre, hosted the event ‘Fikr for Zikr’; an enlightening programme centred around nourishing the soul during this holy month of Ramadan.
In collaboration with the Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre, AIR Relief is pleased to announce the details of water distribution as of week 10 of 2024.
Damaged cables affects internet across South Africa
Towards the end of last week, four undersea telecommunications cables went offline, causing major internet disruptions across the continent. These cables include: the West Africa Cable System (WACS), Africa Coast to Europe (ACE), MainOne, and SAT-3.
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Madinah: Al-Faqir Well reopened with improvements
Also known as the Salman Al-Farsi Well, the Al-Faqir Well; in the Alya area of Madinah; has been reopened.
Israel turns back vehicles carrying aid supplies into Gaza
In a post on X last week, UNRWA Commissioner-General; Philippe Lazzarini; posted that the Israeli forces denied entry of vehicles carrying critical medical supplies into the Gaza Strip. A truck was turned away for containing scissors used for children’s medical kits.
On Saturday, 2 March 2024, the Al Ihsan Muslim School (AIMS) together with Guideline Islamic Counselling hosted a webinar titled, “Ihsan in Action: Fostering Family Wellness”, providing parents with uplifting family guidance and tips underpinned by Islamic wisdom.
State of disaster declared in Zambia
At the end of last week, Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema declared that the nation was in a state of state of disaster due to drought.