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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.
eThekwini: Infrastructure repairs in progress
Last week Thursday, the National Treasury approved of the Municipal Disaster Grant worth R1.5 billion. According to eThekwini Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda, construction has begun since to repair infrastructure damaged by the April 2022 floods.
Good news for egg stocks nationwide
After weeks of many South Africans being without access to eggs following the bird flu outbreak across the poultry sector, the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has revealed that there is no need to panic buy eggs, as levels of egg stocks are constantly refilling.
Gaza hospitals suffer under recent attacks
On Friday, at least three hospitals in Gaza were subject to either direct or close-proximity air strike attacks, further endangering the immensely pressured health system.
South Africa combats illegal mining with R500 million budget
In a statement, President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorised the deployment of 3 300 South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers to assist the police in combating illegal miners. The statement also revealed that the cost of this deployment is approximately R490 million rand.
Western Cape: September floods declared national disaster
Over the Heritage Day long weekend, a severe storm caused damages throughout the Western Cape, leaving at least eight people dead amidst trails of disaster. This includes the damaging of thousands of structures, including those in communities and farms that were left submerged in the floods.
A few hours in Gaza ...
Statement from Dr. Abdul Nasser Al-Zayoud, representative of the Hashemite Charitable Organization, after his recent visit to Gaza:
Saturday, 28 October 2023 - Umlazi, Durban: Darul Ihsan Centre conducted a Da'wah Outreach Programme in Umlazi focusing on the topic, 'The Importance of Holding firm on to Islam'
2 November, 2023, Durban: In the year 2020 Brother Abdullah (not his real name) and his family of four, found themselves stranded without a home.
Scores of Palestinian supporters march in solidarity
Thousands of people took to the streets in cities across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia on Saturday in support and solidarity for the Palestinian people.
Checkers offers car licence renewals
For vehicle licences that expired in September and October 2023, Shoprite has announced a renewal service at a discounted price.
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South African shark barriers gain international acclaim
Developed by marine biologists hailing from the University of Stellenbosch, South African-designed shark barriers are now in use in the Bahamas, gaining international acclaim.
Monday, 23 October, 2023: Darul Ihsan Centre was honoured by the visit of senior and learned elder and scholar, Hazrat Moulana Moosa Menk (Hafizahullah) of Harare, Zimbabwe.
On Friday afternoon, 20 October, the Daughters of the Ummah (DOU) youth initiative collaborated with online Islamic academy Ummah Heart to present the event ‘The Land of Palestine’.
Tuesday, 24 Oct 23: Ustad Zaffar Ahmed visited Darul Ihsan Centre and held a short meeting with the Director, Mufti Zubair Bayat. Ustad Zaffar Ahmed is a founding member and Chair of the Global Association of Islamic Schools (GAIS) and Principal of Al Falah College (AFC), Durban.