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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.
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.
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.
eThekwini: Dakota informal settlement residents to receive construction materials
Following a fire that took place in the Dakota informal settlements in Isipingo on Saturday night, the eThekwini Municipality has fast-tracked relief efforts to affected residents. Over 350 shacks were destroyed and 800 people displaced in the disaster.
This Monday; 10 April 2023; the Daughters of the Ummah (DOU) group hosted an event at the Darul Ihsan Centre in Sea Cow Lake for the Muslimah youth titled ‘Fikr for Zikr’.
Technicians hard at work to restore 4 generation units, says Eskom
Amid the recent stage six power cuts, Eskom has stated that its technicians were working around the clock to restore four generating units to service in Johannesburg.
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Over 21 million worshippers fill Prophet’s Mosque during first two-thirds of Ramadan
President of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, has stated that over 21 million worshippers have visited the Prophet’s Mosque during the first two-thirds of Ramadan. This is an astounding increase of 49 percent from last year.
Ramaphosa: Substantial investment already made for economic recovery
During the fifth SA Investment Conference (SAIC) that was held in Sandton on Thursday; 13 April 2023; President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that out of the 152 investment announcements made in the last four years, 45 projects have already seen completion and benefited the economy in at least 22 districts across the nation.
Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre, through its outreach programmes assists the community at large.
30,000 Zamzam containers distributed across the Grand Mosque
More than 30,000 Zamzam water containers have been distributed across the Grand Mosque, its yards, and outdoor facilities by the General Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques. These containers are refilled five times a day.