Press Statement

14 April 2012

The Muslim Judicial Council is shocked and condemns the brutal attack by three assailants on Father Andrew Cox, a 50 year old Constantia priest who was left for dead.  We are deeply saddened that members of this society would commit such a heinous crime against a gentle soul who spends his days teaching humanity to observe the tenets laid down by God Almighty in the Holy Scriptures. 

Will ANC compromise economic interest as US pressure mounts?

Iqbal Jassat

Amidst reports that pro-Israeli lobbies in the United States have secured an assurance from the Obama administration to relentlessly pursue countries seen to be wavering in their compliance with rigorous sanctions on Iran, South Africa has been singled out for punishment.

MUSLIM JUDICIAL COUNCIL - ANNOUNCES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ADDITIONAL BURIAL GROUNDS IN OOSTENBERG

Alhamdulillah, the MJC Cemetery Mancom has not looked back since its formation in 2004 when it undertook to regulate the administration of Muslim cemeteries situated in municipal cemeteries in the Cape Metropole. The MJC Cemetery Mancom ,  under the capable leadership of Shaykh Riad Fataar, as project Manager and assisted by others,  have been negotiating successfully with Ms Susan Brice, Cemetery Co-ordinator for the City Parks Department of the City Council since 2007.

The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) on Thursday received Habib Umar bin Hafith, esteemed scholar and 38th generation grandchild of the mercy unto mankind, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). The esteemed scholar hails from Hadramoud in Yemen. The visit of the Shaykh to South Africa is significant as many decendants of the Shaykh's family (Ba Alawi) currently resides in South Africa and in Cape Town particularly. The Shaykh was welcomed by the president of the MJC, Moulana Ihsaan Hendricks and various members of the Executive and Senior Councils of the MJC.
The visit of the Shaykh to the offices of the MJC preceded the Ulama programme conducted by Habib Umar at the Taronga Road Masjid in Crawford. The honored guest addressed the Ulama and members of the public and clarified various issues with regards to aqeedah, and in particular the issue of bid-a'h.
The MJC wishes Habib Umar a pleasant stay in Cape Town and prays for his safe journey back to his homeland and family.