Ramadan is here again, as it returns every year. However, its coming and going do not leave the same imprint upon every heart. For some, it is just another square on the calendar. For others, it is a reversal of routine: being awake at night and asleep during the day, bodies fasting while habits remain untouched. And then there is a rarer group—those who recognise Ramadan for what it truly is. They see it as a race toward Allah, a season of sincere competition in good.
It should be emphasised that Islam’s emphasis on mercy towards animals does not create an open-ended permission that overrides fiqh rulings.
For Muslims, art is intrinsically tied to purpose. It is not detached from meaning, nor is it a silly indulgence. Every act of a Muslim is ultimately linked to worship. Art, therefore, becomes an expression of devotion: of love, not hate; of praise, not ridicule; of beauty, not provocation. Indeed, among the loftiest subjects of Muslim artistic expression is the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself.
King Muhammad VI of Morocco made an announcement on February 27, 2025, that sparked debate, particularly in the country and generally in the Islamic world. The announcement urges the citizens to refrain from sacrificing animals for the coming Eid al-Adha.
Deedat's contributions to comparative religion remain significant. His works have inspired numerous scholars to explore this discipline and have facilitated the conversion of many to Islam. Most notably, his writings and lectures have bolstered the confidence of Muslims in their faith.
This day is significant, commemorating the momentous event when Allah delivered Prophet Musa (Moses) and the Children of Israel from the tyranny of Fir‘awn (Pharaoh).
While it is veritable that about 1,300 pilgrims lost their lives during this year’s exercise and that the rigour of the hajj exercise and the harsh weather conditions of the period may have created strains for the pilgrims, one may argue that most media broadcasts on the subject reeks of sinister motives if not Islamophobic tendencies.
Proclaim to all people the duty of pilgrimage. They will come to you on foot and on every kind of fast mount. They will come from every far-away quarter. - Quran 22:27.
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