Hazrat Amr bin Abasah (Radiyallahu Anhu) had brought Imaan in the early days of Islam. He had come to Makkah Mukarramah to embrace Islam at the hands of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) at the time when the kuffaar of the Quraish were persecuting the Muslims.

With the grace and mercy of Allah, this Ramadan, the Darul Ihsan Humanitarian Centre facilitated consistent food donations to several different areas across Durban. This included Iftaar provisions, hot meals, drinks, as well as grocery packs.

During Ramadan 2026 in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian men and young boys gathered in the yard of the mosque to recite the Qur’an, from start to finish, before sunset. Over 250 Huffaz gathered to engage in loud recitation, which was known as “Safwat Al-Huffaz”, translated to “The Elite of Quran Memorisers”.

This week, the City of Johannesburg has launched its first electric vehicle charging hub in the suburb of Booysens.

In light of the increased US tariffs imposed on South African shipments, the country’s agriculture department has expanded its range of exports, both in product variety as well as countries. Of these countries is the Phillipines, of which the first official shipment of table grapes was made this week.

Masjid Bilal in Castlehill, Durban is a Masjid located close to a number of urban suburbs with a vibrant Muslim community. In Ramadan, the Masjid comes alive with activity and locals attend the various programmes at the Masjid.

“(This is) a blessed Book which We have revealed to you (O Prophet), so that they may contemplate its verses, and people of reason may be mindful." (Surah Sad 38 – Verse 29)

Labo abaphatha izindaba zabo ngokubonisana [Mashwarah].

Alhamdulillah, by the grace and mercy of Almighty Allah, Youth of the Ummah successfully hosted its 16th Annual Ramadan Youth Night titled “Our Call of Duty” on Friday night, 6 March 2026, at Masjid Mu’adh bin Jabal, Berea West (Westville). The programme commenced after Taraweeh and concluded close to midnight, with a strong and enthusiastic turnout from the youth.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Mas’ood (Radiyallahu Anhu) was among the first Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum) to embrace Islam. He had embraced Islam around the time when Hazrat Sa’eed bin Zayd and his wife, Hazrat Fatimah bint Khattaab (the sister of Hazrat Umar [Radiyallahu Anhu]) had embraced Islam. (Usdul Ghaabah 3/381)