OPINION: Former ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool reflects on the war on Iran, the genocide in Gaza, and the complex geopolitics shaping the region today. Read the full analysis in Al-Qalam: alqalam.co.za/war-on-iran-ho…

OPINION: In this thought-provoking piece, Ayesha Omar explores the genealogy of Iran’s revolutionary political thought and why the Islamic Republic cannot be understood through simplistic narratives. Read the full analysis in Al-Qalam: alqalam.co.za/the-history-of…

FEATURED: Saadia Gani reflects on three Ramadans spent at Al-Aqsa, and the quiet resilience of the Palestinians who continue to guard it with faith. Read the full reflection in Al-Qalam: alqalam.co.za/al-aqsa-cries-…

LOCAL NEWS: Over 130 students gathered at UKZN’s Howard College Jamaat Khana for a mass iftar. For many students, it was a reminder that even on a busy campus, there is space to come together as one ummah. Read the full story in Al-Qalam: alqalam.co.za/msa-students-h…

LOCAL NEWS: SAMNET is urging Muslim organisations and community leaders to educate youth about the serious moral, legal and social consequences of social media misuse. Read the full article in Al-Qalam: alqalam.co.za/what-you-post-…

LOCAL NEWS: For Palestinian artist and educator Israa Selmi, Gaza is more than headlines of war. Now living in South Africa, she continues to share and preserve Palestinian traditions far from home. Read her story in Al-Qalam: alqalam.co.za/gaza-to-sa-isr…

FEATURED: The first time Mahomed Zahir Haniff heard a bomb fall in Gaza, he was standing in Fajr Salah. The KZN pharmacist returned home with a new perspective on faith, resilience and humanitarian service. Read his moving story in Al-Qalam: alqalam.co.za/kzn-pharmacist…

LOCAL NEWS: A new community initiative, led by well-known Durban humanitarian, Nazir Malek, is inviting volunteers to help spring clean local masjids across Durban. Find out how to get involved in Al-Qalam: alqalam.co.za/want-to-join-a…

LOCAL NEWS: Looking for a meaningful Eid gift? Ottoman-inspired Islamic art blends spirituality, heritage and craftsmanship - turning beautiful pieces into lasting reminders of faith and tradition. Read more about this timeless art form in Al-Qalam: alqalam.co.za/ottoman-art-ma…

LOCAL NEWS: 105 Fridays. One unwavering cause. Activists gather in Durban to break fast and renew their call for justice in Palestine. Read the full story in Al-Qalam: alqalam.co.za/activists-brea…

LEADING STORY: Eid after Ramadan asks more than celebration - it asks courage. A powerful reflection on justice, empire and the moral responsibility of our time. Read Imam Dr A. Rashied Omar’s thought-provoking Eid message in Al-Qalam. 🌙 🔗 alqalam.co.za/eid-al-fitr-14…

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Masjid al-Aqsa has reopened — but at what cost? 📖 Read more in the latest Al-Qalam April KZN edition: alqalam.co.za/the-reality-be… #MasjidAlAqsa #Palestine #AlQalam #KZN #AlAqsa #PalestineAwareness

Iran’s resilience is reshaping the narrative. But what does this mean for the region and the world? 📖 Read Iqbal Jassat’s full analysis in the latest Al-Qalam April KZN edition: alqalam.co.za/irans-victory-… #Iran #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #AlQalam #Analysis

Al-Aqsa reopens after 40 days, but where are the voices of leadership? 📖 Read the full story in the latest Al-Qalam April KZN edition: alqalam.co.za/sigh-of-relief… #AlAqsa #Palestine #MuslimUmmah #AlQalam #KZN

Empowering the next generation to lead with purpose From the classroom to the airwaves, these ambassadors are ready to turn knowledge into action. 📖 Read more in the latest Al-Qalam April KZN edition: alqalam.co.za/mym-workshop-h… #YouthEmpowerment #MYM #AlQalam #Leadership #KZN

Inspiring: Despite losing his sight, Durban chef, Nazir Malek, turned passion into purpose with “The Spice Genie” - a simple, ready-to-use curry concept making waves across South Africa. 📖 Read the full story in the latest Al-Qalam April KZN edition: alqalam.co.za/blind-chef-naz…

The Ahmed Al-Kadi Private Hospital has unveiled a cutting-edge cardiac theatre described as “space-age,” - setting a new benchmark in heart care and medical innovation. 📖 Read the full story in the latest Al-Qalam April KZN edition: alqalam.co.za/ahmed-al-kadi-…

Into the heart of the Karoo... one journey, many reflections. Sometimes, the journey is as much within as it is across the land. 📖 Read the full travel story in the latest Al-Qalam April KZN edition: alqalam.co.za/why-im-solo-ca…

With global tensions disrupting travel, millions preparing for pilgrimage to the sacred house of Allah face uncertainty — yet the spiritual journey remains unwavering. 📖 Read the full piece in the latest Al-Qalam April KZN edition: alqalam.co.za/millions-rely-…