Muslim Views

South Africans could face historic fuel price hikes as global oil prices surge following the war on Iran, exposing the country’s dependence on the petrodollar system. muslimviews.co.za/petrodollar-sy…

SAFTU honours the life and legacy of veteran journalist Terry Bell, whose fearless reporting and activism shaped struggles for justice, workers’ rights, and socialism. @SAFTU_media muslimviews.co.za/saftu-pays-tri…

A sharp critique of Western narratives on Iran, exposing how the ‘hardliner vs moderate’ binary distorts political realities and fuels Iranophobia. @Academicatarms muslimviews.co.za/iranophobia-an…

A thoughtful reflection on Umrah, exploring how this spiritual journey connects with ethical responsibility and justice in a time of global crisis. muslimviews.co.za/umrah-renewal-…

A reflection on Alex La Guma and the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale, highlighting Cuba’s role in Southern African liberation and enduring solidarity. muslimviews.co.za/two-centenarie…

Pakistan’s response to the Iran war reveals how political dissent is reframed as sectarian conflict, masking deeper alliances with global power structures. @Academicatarms muslimviews.co.za/pakistan-secta…

Iran’s response to US–Israel attacks is forcing Trump to rethink his misadventure which was undertaken under prompting by Netanyahu. @MRN1SA muslimviews.co.za/irans-shock-an…

Zambia and Zimbabwe are facing new US trade agreements that critics say exploit Africa’s minerals, data and health systems, raising urgent questions about sovereignty and SADC’s response. muslimviews.co.za/zambia-and-zim…

With the celebration of Eid ul-Fitr, this reflection explores how the Ummah can move from hardship to hope through unity, resilience, and spiritual renewal. muslimviews.co.za/beyond-the-fea…

Ramadan in the margins, Eid in the light muslimviews.co.za/ramadan-in-the…

In Cape Town’s townships, Ramadan is shaped by resilience, community and faith — culminating in an Eid celebration marked by dignity and shared joy. muslimviews.co.za/ramadan-in-the…

Labarang is more than Eid — it is a living Cape Muslim tradition shaped by history, memory and community, carried across generations through faith and practice. muslimviews.co.za/labarang-beyon…

Escalating US-Israeli attacks on Iran are raising alarm over civilian deaths, global stability and the risk of a wider conflict involving major world powers. muslimviews.co.za/iran-under-att… #IranWar‌ #MinabSchoolMissille

Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power, is a time of deep spiritual renewal, reminding us that true strength lies in faith, compassion and everyday acts of care. muslimviews.co.za/the-night-that…

A sharp critique of Pakistan’s liberal intelligentsia, examining Kashmir, Imran Khan and the shifting politics shaping the region. @Academicatarms muslimviews.co.za/kashmir-imran-…

An in-depth analysis of Hamas, media narratives, and South Africa’s role in the Palestine debate, exploring how politics, power and propaganda shape global perceptions. muslimviews.co.za/hamas-in-the-p…

Quds Day is a global reminder of the duty to defend justice, oppose oppression and stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and the oppressed everywhere. muslimviews.co.za/why-quds-day-m…

Following the US–Israel attack on Iran, the writer explores how the cost of missiles, interceptor shortages, and the petrodollar system could influence the future of global power. muslimviews.co.za/us-war-on-iran…

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In the last ten nights of Ramadan, the enforced silence of Al-Aqsa’s courtyards becomes a powerful reminder of faith, resistance, and the Ummah’s spiritual responsibility. muslimviews.co.za/al-aqsa-cries-…