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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.
Community News (7)
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.
Cable theft crippling productivity
The continuous surge of cable theft is crippling the productivity of crucial services such as public transport, electricity, telephone and the internet.
City signs MOU to resolve water challenges
To address water and sanitation challenges in the City, the Water and Sanitation Unit in partnership with the Water Research Commission (WRC) on 10 November signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop innovative ways to ensure eThekwini residents have access to clean water and proper sanitation.
UNICEF working with partners to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to over 92 countries
UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is working with more than 350 logistics partners, including major airlines, shipping lines and logistics associations from around the world, to deliver COVID-19 vaccines to over 92 countries, as soon as doses become available, the UN agency said on Monday.
China: ‘Muslim scholars and writers targeted’
14 men were apprehended by police officers for buying Islamic books and were subjected to weeks of questioning about their online correspondence and political views.
Global coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus is continuing its spread across the world with almost 55 million confirmed cases in 191 countries and about 1.3 million deaths.
Hijab introduced to New Zealand Police uniform
New Zealand Police have introduced a hijab into their official uniform to encourage more Muslim women to join.
“Hunger is an outrage in a world of plenty”
On Monday UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres told the governing body of the Organization’s food agency that “Hunger is an outrage in a world of plenty” - highlighting the important role of food security in cementing peace.
Punjabi translation of Holy Quran
Saudi-based publisher introduces Punjabi translation of Holy Quran
WHO: No time for complacency as COVID-19 cases surge
Despite encouraging news about COVID-19 vaccines and cautious optimism over potential new tools against the disease, “this is not the time for complacency,” the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday during his latest press briefing in Geneva.
The tertiary learners of MA Motala Centre in Wyebank, Durban visited Darul Ihsan Centre on Saturday, 14 November, 2020. Presentations on the ‘Fiqh of Nikah’, ‘Traditional Marriages’ and ‘Practical Married Life’ were conducted by Ulama of Darul Ihsan. Maulana Moosa Phiri Saheb of Darul Ihsan engaged the learners in some robust discussions on issues of local tradition, lobola, pre marriage pregnancies and similar social issues relating to marriage.
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UN: ‘High time for accountability’ as Israel approves highest rate of illegal settlements
The international community must answer a “grave” breach of international law with “more than mere criticism”, an independent UN expert said on Friday after the Israeli Government announced its approval of nearly 5,000 new settlement homes in occupied Palestinian territory.
WHO: ‘Measles cases hit 23-year high last year, killing 200,000 as vaccination stalls’
“Before there was a coronavirus crisis, the world was grappling with a measles crisis, and it has not gone away”, Henrietta Fore, UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Executive Director,
Grand Imam of Al-Azhar to sue France over prophet cartoons
During a visit to Cairo by French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, Al-Azhar’s Grand Imam Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb rejected any form of insults to the Prophet Muhammad and vowed to sue France over the publication of controversial cartoons.
A safer City through new Accessible Pedestrian Systems
The eThekwini Transport Authority has rolled out new safety initiatives to assist road users, including those who are visually impaired, when they need to cross roadways.