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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.
The Darul Ihsan Media Desk primarily monitors the media for Islamaphobic (anti-Islamic) comments and anti-Islamic sentiments made in the mainstream media and interacts positively with media portals conveying the Islamic perspective.
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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.
That “food-gardening” is a vital need of the hour, is universally acknowledged. Many experienced farmers, horticulturists and other food producers have been constantly warning that there will soon come a time when: “…only those who’ve befriended the ground (soil) will survive.”
During the start of May, Feed the Needy – a Darul Ihsan initiative to provide meals to the underprivileged – has distributed over 1000 hot meals.
Five-year validity period of South African driver’s licences challenged by AfriForum
Non-governmental group AfriForum has confirmed it will be legally challenging the five-year validity of South African driving licences. This follows the breaking down of the country’s only license printing machine.
Residents in eThekwini have until end of this week to comment on Integrated Development Plan
The Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and the draft budget has been released to the public and is available for viewing and feedback. These proposed plans will come into effect on 1 July 2023.
Thousands of dangerous taxis scrapped by Government
Following the success of scrapping over 81,000 old taxis since the initiative’s inception in October 2006, the Department of Transport says it plans to scrap a further 3,750 taxis this year.
Through its outreach programmes, Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre is constantly working towards supporting the community at large. The Guideline Counselling department sought to get involved and bring joy to some of our senior citizens for Eid-al-Fitr 1444.
eThekwini plans world-class amusement site to replace Durban Fun world
To replace Fun World; a Durban beachfront landmark; the eThekwini Metro has plans to create a world-class entertainment site.
DIRCO: All SA citizens evacuated from conflict-hit Sudan
Following the struggle to return South African citizens living and working in Sudan when the war began, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) confirmed that all SA citizens affected have now been evacuated.
South African Reserve Bank unveils new banknotes and coins in over 10 years
On Wednesday, 3 May 2023, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) unveiled the newly designed banknotes and coins that will be circulating around the country this week.
Elderly Pakistani shepherd performing Umrah goes viral
Following a video that went viral last week of an elderly Pakistani shepherd roaming the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Abdul Qadir Bakhsh moved social media users and government figures alike.
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The smart meters that could help end load shedding
During the inaugural National Demand Side Management Indaba in Gauteng,
Ramaphosa encourages citizens to vote for leaders who can reduce corruption
In Klerksdorp, North West, at Manzilpark Stadium during the Freedom Day celebrations, President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Africans to vote for leaders who can reduce state corruption and looting.
Makkah: Over 2,5 million attend Khatm Al-Quran prayers
During the Khatm Al-Quran prayers; which marked the conclusion of the recitation of the entire Quran during Taraweeh prayers; over 2,5 million worshippers attended the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
Muslim Community asks Eskom for respite this Eid-ul-Fitr
Over the course of the holy month of Ramadan this year, frustrated Muslims have had to endure continuous stage 6 load shedding, which consisted of up to 10 hours of power outages a day.