Religious leaders from across South Africa have appealed to the Government to open places of worship under regulated protocols, via a three hour virtual meeting held with the President and a select group of Ministers on Wednesday 20 May 2020.

It is painfully sad for all of us to witness the temporary closure of our Masaajid (Mosques) in South Africa and across the Ummah (International Muslim community) due to conditions necessitated by the Covid-19 pandemic. This feeling of sadness and longing for the spirit of togetherness that the congregational prayers evoke in the Masjid, is especially felt now during the month of Ramadaan.

UUCSA STATEMENT ON THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE HIGH COURT CHALLENGE ON THE CLOSURE OF ALL RELIGIOUS PLACES OF WORSHIP AND THE SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION REQUESTED BY THE APPLICANTS

The United Ulama Council of South Africa [United Council of Muslim Theologians of South Africa] has resolved to apply to the High Court of South Africa, to act as an ‘Amicus Curiae’ or ‘a friend of the court’ in the upcoming court proceedings.