Religions in South Africa, Vol. 1: Islam

By Independent Forum for Faith and Media

This series of e-booklets was commissioned by the IFFM to provide media professionals with quick reference material on the religious traditions in South Africa. They will be published in the order in which we receive them from the representatives of the faith traditions. This does not imply that it is limited to South Africans, or to media professionals! Indeed, anyone interested in the major faith traditions will surely find much of interest here. Volume 1 discusses Islam.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Independent Forum for Faith and Media
• Release date: Sep 10, 2012
• ISBN: 9781301329649

Independent Forum for Faith and Media

The Independent Forum for Faith and Media (IFFM; formerly the Independent Forum for Religious Broadcasting – founded 1994) is devoted to promoting spirituality and faith in all aspects of broadcasting, including electronic media.The IFFM exists to promote four aspects of faith based broadcasting:- programmes of worship, teaching or pastoral care for the adherents of the various faiths present in SA- educational programming to assist the South African public to understand the faith communities present in the country- the presentation of the view point of faith based communities on moral and ethical matters or issues of current concern which may be presented or debated in the media- networking to create dialogue and dispel misconceptions.The IFFM works to get the best possible faith based programmes across to you. One of the ways it does this is by helping faith based communities and broadcasters to find each other.The IFFM reaches out in many directions: to Parliament, to Government Departments and ICASA; to broadcasters to get an equitable treatment for faith based communities, and to watch-dog organizations over complaints.Supported by a spectrum of faith based communities, the IFFM invites you to keep up to date with what is happening in faith based broadcasting in South Africa.

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IFFM E-Booklet Series on Religions in South Africa, Vol. 1: Islam

By the Independent Forum for Faith and Media

Copyright 2012 Independent Forum for Faith and Media

1st Smashwords Edition

ISBN: 9781301329649

Series Editor: Michel Clasquin-Johnson.

Material for this volume contributed to the IFFM by Ismail Suleiman Variava of Radio Islam and the Jamiatul Ulama of South Africa.

1st Smashwords Edition, License Notes

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The IFFM has commissioned and holds the Creative Commons license for this

booklet. Please note that each faith, and the authors of the section for that faith, are responsible for the particular section of the booklet about that faith, and matters to do with a particular faith are not the responsibility of the IFFM.

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Table of Contents

About the IFFM

About this series

Introduction

Islam and Muslims in South Africa

An Explanation of Terms

The Basic Beliefs of a Muslim

Fundamental Beliefs

The Five Pillars of Islam

Practices

Muslim Festivals

Other Significant Days and Nights

Needs of Muslims in Specific Situations: Schools

Needs of Muslims in Specific Situations: The Workplace

Needs of Muslims in Specific Situations: Prisons

Needs of Muslims in Specific Situations: Hospitals

Frequently Asked Questions

Picture Credits

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About the IFFM

The Independent Forum for Faith and Media (IFFM; formerly the Independent Forum for Religious Broadcasting – founded 1994) is devoted to promoting spirituality and faith in all aspects of broadcasting, including electronic media.

The IFFM exists to promote four aspects of faith based broadcasting:

- programmes of worship, teaching or pastoral care for the adherents of the