Letters to Editors
The Media Desk contributes local, national and international news articles for the website and also focuses on news content of the Muslim world. etters commenting on broad issues are also regularly sent to the editors of newspapers Below are a few letters which were sent by the Media Desk and published in newspapers. Bias and negative reporting against Islam has become a very real phenomenon in the media, especially in the international press.
The Darul Ihsan Media Desk primarily monitors the media for Islamaphobic (anti-Islamic) comments and anti-Islamic sentiments made in the mainstream media and interacts positively with media portals conveying the Islamic perspective.
The article “Indonesia on verge of executing drug smugglers”
Dear Editor
The article “Indonesia on verge of executing drug smugglers,” The Mercury, Wednesday, 04 March 2015 refers.
The article ‘Shootings put bias against US Muslims in spotlight’
Dear Editor
The article ‘Shootings put bias against US Muslims in spotlight,’ The Mercury, Tuesday, 17 February 2015 refers.
12 000 pushed into matric
The headline article “12 000 pushed into matric,” The Mercury, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 refers.
Condolences for the death of Public Service Minister Collins Chabane
Darul Ihsan Centre extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and the South African government on the tragic and untimely deaths of Public Service Minister Collins Chabane and his two bodyguards - Sergeant Lesiba Sekele and Sergeant Lawrence Lentsoane.
Condolences to the family, friends of Public Service Minister Collins Chabane
Darul Ihsan Centre extends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and the South African government on the tragic and untimely deaths of Public Service Minister Collins Chabane and his two bodyguards - Sergeant Lesiba Sekele and Sergeant Lawrence Lentsoane.
I will rearrange your face
The headline article ‘I will rearrange your face,’ The Mercury, Thursday, 05 February 2015 refers.
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7 kids die in packed bakkie
The headline article “7 kids die in packed bakkie,” The Mercury, Thursday, January 29, 2015 refers.
The attacks on spazas and shops in the townships
The attacks on spazas and shops in the townships are of grave concern.
Indonesia on verge of executing drug smugglers
The article “Indonesia on verge of executing drug smugglers,” The Mercury, Wednesday, 04 March 2015 refers.
Shootings put bias against US Muslims in spotlight
The article ‘Shootings put bias against US Muslims in spotlight,’ The Mercury, Tuesday, 17 February 2015 refers.
BDS South Africa meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
The Palestine solidarity and human rights organisation BDS South Africa met earlier today with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at the Johnny Makhathini Diplomatic Guesthouse in Pretoria/Tshwane.
Murder of Senso Meyiwa
Dear Editor
As South Africans mourn the senseless murder of Senso Meyiwa, the late Bafana Bafana captain, we are reminded of the many South Africans who have also lost their lives to crime.
Strongly Opposed to Nudist Beach
According to recent reports the Hibiscus Coast Municipality is considering an application for the establishment of a “nudist beach” in Trafalgar.
Freedom of Speech by South African Jewish Voices for a Just Peace
Jewish tradition prefers to promote discussion rather than unquestioning acceptance. Discussion and debate is usually regarded as a Jewish intellectual pursuit. The Jewish religion is studied in pairs or in groups, where people respectfully debate with each other, thus learning and developing an understanding of the texts and parables. This is our Jewish tradition, of which we are normally very proud.
‘Made in Heaven’ Marriage Education Courses well received
Marriage education has become an imperative part of marriage as couples and newlyweds continue to face testing challenges in their bid to live a trouble-free marriage.
