President Zuma Crossed the Line with Firing of Finance Minister In a brave and courageous lecture at CMRM on Friday 11 December 2015, to mark International Anti-Corruption Day, Barbara Hogan spoke out against what she called ‘political corruption’ in the firing of the popular and highly capable Minister of Finance, Mr. Nhlanhla Nene. She said that President Zuma had ... Read More »
CMRM Supports the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children 30 November 2015
CMRM Supports the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children 30 November 2015 Gender Justice is an integral part of the vision and mission of Claremont Main Road Mosque (CMRM). To this end, we are committed to upholding the struggle for the full dignity, honour and equality of women in our country, our communities, our workplaces, ... Read More »
Pre-Khutbah Talk – Friday 27 November 2015 – Violence Against Women: by Dr Naeemah Abrahams
Violence Against Women: Do we need to know more to take action? In the Name of Allah, the Sublime, the Loving, the Embracing Today is the 3rd day of the 16 Days of Activism against no violence against women and children. It starts on the 25th November which is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and ... Read More »
PRESS STATEMENT – 29 NOVEMBER 2015
international day of solidarity with palestine day – Google Search CMRM Supports International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People In 1977 the United Nations passed a resolution (resolution 32/40 B) inaugurating International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian people in recognition of the injustice and gross human rights violations that were being perpetrated in Palestine. International Day of Solidarity ... Read More »
KHUTBAH: Friday 20 Novemebr 2015 : Childhood Spirituality; Acknowledged, Nurtured, Enhanced by Dr Muhammad Rafiq Khan.
In The Name of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful. 7th SAFAR 1437. Introduction All thanks and praises are due to Allah, Our Creator and the Creator of our Children; He is our Lord, our Cherisher and our Sustainer. We Beseech of Allah to bestow His Choicest Mercies, Blessings, Peace and Salutations upon our Leader and Master, Muhammad, (S.A.W). Today’s ... Read More »
Pre-khutbah – Friday 13 November 2015 – Talk on diabetes by Dr. Salih Solomons
Tomorrow, 14 November, is World Diabetes Day. It is a global call to action in response to an exploding burden of the disease, diabetes mellitus. World Diabetes Day is no Mandela Day, in terms of its public weight of attention; there is no asking of you to contribute 67 minutes to issues concomitant to diabetes. World Diabetes Day is not ... Read More »
CMRM Responds to Student Protests
23 OCTOBER 2015 The Claremont Main Road Mosque (CMRM) fully supports the peaceful and legitimate student protests across the country whilst we strongly condemn the criminalisation and disproportionately violent response being witnessed by all. We endorse the calls made for a moratorium on fee increments and for meaningful dialogue and interventions, with regard to student fees, outsourcing of workers and transformation ... Read More »
Khutbah Friday 2 October 2015: Elder Care by Dr Rafiq Khan
Dedication I dedicate this talk to the beloved memory of my late mother and father. I beseech Allah to grant them and all the marhumin in our congregation, a high place in Jannah. The Name Of Allah Most Gracious Most Merciful. Today’s khutbah focuses our attention on the care of the elderly in our community. This is a part of ... Read More »
Pre_Khutbah Talk – Friday 25 September 2015 – Breaking in order to Gather by Khalid Shamis
Breaking in order to gather. Rabbishrah lee sadree wayassir lee amree wahlul ‘Uqdatam-mil-li saanee yafqahoo qawlee.’ O my Lord! Expand for me my chest; ease my task for me; and remove the impediment from my speech; so they may understand what I say. Surah Ta-Ha, 20:25-28 I’d like to thank Imam Rashied for giving me the honour of this ... Read More »
Id ul Adha Khutbah 24 September 2015: Fostering Inclusive Muslim Cultural Traditions and Practices by Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar
ألله أكبر، الله أكبر، الله أكبر، الله أكبر ولله الحمد God is Greater than; God is Greater than; God is Greater than All Praise, Thanks & Gratitude belongs to God Alone Introduction We express our thanks and gratitude to Allah, the Lord of Wisdom, that this year the entire ummah is celebrating `Id al-Adha in unison with the pilgrims (hujjaj) ... Read More »