Muharram Series Ep 7: Apartheid in South Africa - A heroic legacy of struggle against racism and injustice
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The world's oppressed people always paid the price for their weakness, regardless of their faith and geography. So how does Islam motivate its followers to stand for the oppressed people? How did Prophet Muhammad prepare a community of believers always to be a witness to justice?
Shaykh Sadullah Khan memorized the Qur’an at the age of eight, studied Law in South Africa, Journalism in Britain and Islamic Studies in Egypt and USA. He has presented papers at international conferences in Malaysia, Belgium, Nigeria, Egypt, USA, Botswana, Canada, Sierra Leone, Iran, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Kuwait, Mexico and Turkey. He has appeared on SABC, NBC, History Channel, IIS, Turkish TV. He has spearheaded youth development programs in South Africa and the USA for two decades; has been an inspiring religious leader, motivational speaker and an educator. He currently serves as the CEO of Islamia College in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Category: Americas, Faith & Spirituality, Featured, Highlights, Videos
Topics: Apartheid, Ashura, Muharram, South Africa
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Topics: Apartheid, Ashura, Muharram, South Africa
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