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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.
South Africa to participate in Aqsa Week 2022
ENGLAND: South Africa will join a host of countries who will take part in Aqsa Week 2022 from 24 February to 2 March.
Language with Arabic roots made official by African Union
ETHIOPIA: The Africa Union (AU) has adopted Swahili as an official working language.
DURBAN: The Darul Ihsan Welfare Department continues to assist the public daily with their basic needs and requirements to survive during the current challenging economic times.
Bid to end illegal electricity connections
DURBAN: Durban’s electricity department has moved to eradicate illegal connections around the city.
ESHOWE: Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre extended its support of the Office of the KwaZulu-Natal Premier together with the the Nelly Zikalala Foundation, over the past weekend when it assisted a student Empowerment Programme that was held in Eshowe.
50 countries to take part in Aqsa Week 2022 to promote love of mosque, raise awareness
A UK-based initiative to shed light on the Al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem has gone global for the second year in a row, with more than 50 countries set to take part, according to organizers.
House of Islamic Arts takes visitors on a cultural voyage of discovery through history
Islamic art is renowned around the world for its unique, beautiful and exquisite floral, arabesque, geometric and calligraphic patterns. It encompasses a wide range of artistic forms, including architecture, calligraphy, painting, glass, ceramics and textiles.
Financial screening compulsory for customers in debt
DURBAN: The eThekwini Municipality has advised customers in debt and who are interested in entering into payment arrangements that it was now mandatory for the city to undertake an affordability assessment.
Clinic set up to monitor health after July 2021 unrest
DURBAN: The KwaZulu-Natal provincial government has opened an occupational health clinic to monitor public health following the UPL fire incident during the civil unrest last year.
Normal schooling set to resume next week
PRETORIA: South Africa’s public schools are all set for a return to full-time attendance from Monday (7 February) following the latest meeting by the Department of Basic Education (DoBE).
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Post Office licence renewal service up and running
JOHANNEBSURG: The South African Post Office (Sapo) is the latest outlet where motorists can now renew their motor vehicle licences online.
Funding shortfall will deprive vulnerable Yemenis of lifesaving aid, UN warns
The UN has warned that a critical funding shortfall is threatening the future of the humanitarian assistance that provide a vital lifeline for millions of vulnerable people Yemen.
S Africa scraps isolation for asymptomatic COVID positive people
South Africa reduces isolation period for symptomatic patients to seven days and says those with no symptoms not required to isolate.
UAE medical convoy of one million COVID-19 vaccines arrives in Gaza Strip
A UAE medical convoy of COVID-19 vaccines arrived in the Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing on Wednesday to help combat the coronavirus pandemic, Emirati state news agency WAM reported on Thursday.