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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.
Presidential Youth Employment Initiative Exceeds Reach of 5 Million
In an effort to curb the growing youth unemployment challenge the country faces, the government established the Presidential Youth Employment Initiative (PYEI) in 2020. This month, the programme has reached 5 million youth, thus far providing 1.5 million opportunities for them to earn.
Masjid an Nabawi: Lunar Eclipse Prayer Lasted Over an Hour
On the evening of 7 September, the lunar eclipse prayer that took place immediately after the Esha Salaah lasted 67 minutes in Masjid an Nabwai, Madinah.
Electric Car Fleet Launched by Eskom
eek, Eskom unveiled a fleet of 20 electric vehicles (EVs), of which are the first of 100 the power utility plans to transition to.
As part of its 25 Year commemorative programme, Darul Ihsan Centre launched the book 'The Early Guiding Stars of KwaZulu-Natal 1860 to 1960', at the centre's headquarters in Sea Cow Lake, Durban, South Africa.
On Saturday, 30 August 2025, the Al Ihsan Muslim School (AIMS) hosted its 'Open Day' at the Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre.
Durban Taxi Strike Lifted
After a meeting on Thursday night between eThekwini Mayor Cyril Xaba and the South African National Taxi Council (Santaco), the taxi shutdown which caused city-wide disruptions for workplaces and schools has been called off.
Over 20,000 Children Disabled in War in Gaza
On Wednesday this week, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities revealed that over 40,000 children in Gaza have suffered “new war-related injuries” over the past two years. Half of them, left disabled.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Task Team Established
In an effort to strengthen the response to the growing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) epidemic affecting farm animals across the country, Agriculture Minister, John Steenhuisen, has established an Industry Government Task Team.
The Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre hosted the 12th Learner Development Programme (LDP) on 30 August 202 at its headquarters in Sea Cow Lake, Durban.
SASSA to Introduce New Biometric System
In September, the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) will be rolling out a mandatory Beneficiary Biometric Enrolment across its offices in the country.
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How Islam is Empowering a Green Future in Indonesia
Considering the caring and nurturing teachings Islam promotes, in 1960s Indonesia, Muslim scholar Seyyed Hossein Nasr argued that environmental issues were not just physical, but also moral and spiritual.
eThekwini: Tourism Showing Exceptional Growth
Between January to May 2025, the domestic and international number of tourists in Durban has shown tremendous growth.
Relief Effort Promises Underway for 2022 Flood Victims
In response to the 2022 floods, Minister of Human Settlements, Thembi Simelane, together with local municipality mayors and the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Human Settlements and Transport, Siboniso Duma, oversaw a programme earlier this week assessing the disaster recovery interventions.
Eskom Renewable Energy Programme Goes Live
At the start of this week, Eskom announced its brand new Renewable Energy Offtake Programme that launched.