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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.
This Saturday, 4 March 2023, the Daughters of the Ummah (DOU) group hosted a programme at Al-Falaah College for the Muslimah youth titled ‘Mu’min 101’.
Jeddah airport begins free transport service to the Makkah Grand Mosque
The Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport has recently begun free shuttle service for pilgrims.
Bangladesh struggles to meet Hajj quota
As the local currency continues to lose value and airfares skyrocket this season, Bangladesh is struggling to meet its Hajj quota, making it impossible for hopeful pilgrims to journey.
Türkiye moved by compassion and support shown by SA following disaster
Following the several devastating earthquakes Türkiye suffered in early February, more than 242 000 personnel have been assigned to search and rescue, with 13 700 heavy-duty vehicles on site. The Turkish government additionally deployed 78 aircraft, 116 helicopters, and 38 ships to aid efforts.
EThekwini Municipality unveils Durban Bay Waterfront and Marina transformation plans
By partnering with Transnet and the KZN Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs Department (EDTEA) for the months-long project, the City has unveiled plans to transform the area along Margaret Mncade Avenue.
National Budget Speech Sees Increase in Social Grants
During the National Budget Speech by finance minister Enoch Godongwana on Wednesday, 22 February 2023, it was announced that the department of Social Development has been allocated R66 billion of the national budget.
E-tolls scrapped for good
During the State of the Province address at the Johannesburg City Hall on Monday evening – 20 February 2023 – the Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi confirmed that e-tolls in Gauteng have been permanently scrapped.
There are individuals in our community who are silently suffering the disastrous effects of acute social deprivation. Some of the maladies responsible for this adversity are:
On Wednesday; 15 February 2023; the Darul Ihsan Centre Operations Team distributed 75 navy long trousers to male pupils at the Christopher Nxumalo School in Chesterville, Durban. The distribution was overseen by the school’s HOD, Ms. Zandile Dhlamini.
On Tuesday and Thursday last week – 6 February and 9 February 2023 – the Darul Ihsan Centre hosted a feeding scheme from the main branch in Sea Cow Lake through its ‘Feed the Needy’ initiative.
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National State of Disaster Declared for Nationwide Destructive Flooding
Over the course of last week, at least seven provinces in the country were subject to above-average downpours due to the La Niña weather phenomenon. On Monday, 13 February 2023, the countrywide flooding was declared a national state of disaster.
Nearly 8 million Social Relief Grant Applications Approved
The Department of Social Development has stated that nearly 8 million applications of the R350 social relief grant have been approved.
Durban University of Technology Proves Durban Water is Safe to Drink
Following the municipality’s efforts to stop the spread of fake news concerning the city’s unsafe tap water, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) conducted tests that proved the water is safe for consumption.
Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Center's Relief Team facilitated a Walimah feast kindly extended to the needy on Sunday 12 February 2023, by a newly wed couple.