Research

Memories of a political prisoner on Robben Island, 1987-1991

Memories of a political prisoner on Robben Island, 1987-1991

CECYL ESAU History Department, University of the Western Cape / Institute for Justice and Reconciliation I was arrested with a number of comrades in April 1986. I was charged with commt- ting acts of ‘terrorism’ against the apartheid state. Initially we were fifteen...

Why The West Craves Materialism & Why The East Sticks To Religion

Why The West Craves Materialism & Why The East Sticks To Religion

by Imran Khan My generation grew up at a time when colonial hang up was at its peak. Our older generation had been slaves and had a huge inferiority complex of the British. The school I went to was similar to all elite schools in Pakistan. Despite gaining...

Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Last Sermon

Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Last Sermon

After praising, and thanking God, the Prophet, may God send His praises upon him said: “O People, lend me an attentive ear, for I know not whether after this year, I shall ever be amongst you again. Therefore, listen to what I am saying to you very carefully and take...