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MJC SPEAKS …HALAAL ISSUE

The Muslim Judicial Council (SA) hereby reaffirms to the community that we have condemned the scandalous, malicious and criminal relabeling of pork as Halaal and other violations at the Orion Cold Storage which has impacted upon the integrity of the general status of Halaal meat and is thus a matter for the South African Justice system.

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Published by Muslim Judicial Council on Friday, 16 December 2011

MJC hosts annual Al-Azhar lunch

The MJC hosted their annual lunch for the Al-Azhar Institute of learning. Representing the Al-Azhar Institute was Mr.Cristians and his capable staff. The full MJC contingent was present headed by Moulana Ihsaan Hendricks.

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Published by Muslim Judicial Council on Friday, 16 December 2011

MJC urges safe holidays

The Muslim Judicial Council's (MJC) 40 day campaign 'Working towards an Exemplary Society' is well under way, and according to MJC Secretary General Maulana Abdul Khaliq Allie, they have been interacting daily with a group of youth from Lavender Hill, where the initiative kicked off. "We are dealing with a volatile situation in a community that has major issues on the ground. These young people grow up in a society where violence and drugs is an everyday situation," Allie said.

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Published by Voice of the Cape on Thursday, 15 December 2011

MJC holds its ground
 
Following ongoing speculation on whether or not Orion Cold Storage - which has been central in a halal scandal that broke last month - will be recertified to distribute halal imports, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) on Thursday reaffirmed its strong condemnation for what it called the "scandalous, malicious and criminal relabeling of pork as halal and other violations at the Orion Cold Storage". At the same time, it slammed those who had misused the opportunity to criticise the MJC and reiterated that the products it had certified as halal was indeed fit for Muslim consumption.
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Published by Voice of the Cape on Thursday, 15 December 2011

Islam and Climate Change 2
The following khutbah sent out by the Muslim Judicial Council coincides with SA's hosting this week of the COP17 on climate change. It was drafted by Shaykh Dr Ridwaan Gallant, member of the Muslim Judicial Council and member of the Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute. The 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 17), will be held in Durban from 28 November -  9 December.
KHUTBAH FEATURE Part 2 - As Muslims we must fulfill acts that Allah has demanded from us in terms of salah, zakah, fasting and haj - acts of worshipping Allah. Every good act done for the sake of Allah is an act of worship. This includes protecting the environment. As Allah states in the Quran: "And I (Allah) created not the Jinn and Mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone)."
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Published by Voice of the Cape on Saturday, 26 November 2011

Muharram Mubarak!
Saturday sees Muslims in South Africa mark the first day of a new lunar year, 1433, an event that is generally regarded as a period of introspection, reflection and spiritual renewal. As such, it stands in stark contrast to the celebration of the Gregorian New Year which is still five weeks away and is marked with great celebration and revelry.
In its Muharram message, the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) expressed its good wishes to all Muslims throughout the world, with a special emphasis on those experiencing trying times, such as the countries who are still caught in the turmoil of the Arab Spring.
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Published by Voice of the Cape on Friday, 25 November 2011

MJC launches 40day campaign
The Muslim Judicial Council (MJC) has rallied behind the Western Cape Government's 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children. This year, the ulema body will launch its annual 40 Day Campaign with the recurring theme of "Working Towards to an Exemplary Society" on 3 December in the Lavender Hill area, which has been destabilized by gangsterism, drug and alcohol abuse.
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Published by Voice of the Cape on Friday, 25 November 2011

Islam and Climate Change 1
The following khutbah was sent out by the Muslim Judicial Councilcoincides with SA's hosting this week of the COP17 on climate change. It was drafted by Shaykh Dr Ridwaan Gallant, member of the Muslim Judicial Council and member of the Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute. The 17th United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 17), will be held in Durban from 28 November -  9 December.
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Published by Voice of the Cape on Friday, 25 November 2011

Haj accountability critical
Given this year's haj visa debacle, it was clear that the local haj industry needed the highest level of accountability, effectiveness and proficiency both from those who service the industry and the pilgrims seeking to fulfill the fifth pillar of Islam. Speaking upon his return from this year's haj conference held in Makkah earlier this month, deputy president of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), Sheik Igsaan Taliep emphasised that there could be absolutely no compromising on these values.
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Published by Voice of the Cape on Thursday, 24 November 2011

Haj conference an eye opener
"If you thought we have trouble in our haj industry, wait till you hear what is happening in other countries like the Netherlands and Norway where the mess is even bigger." That was the word from Sheik Igsaan Taliep, second deputy president of the Muslim Judicial Council (MJC), who along with his MJC colleague, Maulana Taha Karaan, attended the annual Haj Conference in Makkah earlier this month.
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Published by Voice of the Cape on Thursday, 24 November 2011
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