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Scroll of the Sorbaan & Medora – Worn in Sound, Washed in Meaning
A Cape Qur’anic remembrance: children once walked the streets of Bo-Kaap and District Six, dressed in sorbaans and medoras, reciting the final verses of the Qur’an. This was the Tamat — not memorised, but recited with presence. A covenant, a celebration, and a sacred procession into the heart of memory.
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From Chains to Qur’an: The Cape’s First Pilgrim and My Bloodline
Born into slavery, Hadjie Gasanodien — also known as Carel Pelgrim — became the first Cape Muslim to complete the Hajj. His story, buried in fragments of memory and history, unfolds through love, loss, literacy, and legacy. This is a personal journey to reclaim a forgotten ancestor and sacred lineage.
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The Womb of Mercy: Unveiling the Secret of Bismillah
The content emphasizes the significance of mercy in the Islamic faith, particularly as expressed in the phrase “Bismillah” at the beginning of actions and the Qur’an. It explores the concept of mercy as intrinsic to existence, linking it to creation, relationships, and the womb. Ultimately, it advocates for a life guided by compassion and divine…
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A Brother Like No Other
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The Day Auntie Lêga Turned 80
A story about birthdays and litanies and how traditions die out… It was Auntie Lêga’s birthday this weekend. It was her 80th celebration. Seven kids (minus one who had passed on), 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren in addition to extended family and friends flooded the house of her son, Ismail, to mark this amazing milestone.…
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Two Rivers
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How do you even begin to eat a mountain?
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How to learn something entirely new in just 4 steps
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How to Transplant a Rose Bush
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What’s your story, morning glory?
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