Events
Launch of the Muslim Family Law Hub
Alhamdulillāh, the Muslim Family Law Hub (the Hub) had its soft launch on 28 September 2024 at the Academia Library, Islamia College, Lansdowne. It was attended by select members of the ulama fraternity, legal profession, mental health care profession, non-profit sector and the media.
The Muslim Family Law Hub featured on Radio 786 Community Pulse
On 24 October, Fatima Essop was interviewed by Gadija Ahjum of Radio 786 on the work of the Hub. In the interview they discussed the social, religious, and cultural challenges Muslim women often face, when negotiating their marriage contracts or when navigating their Islamic divorces.
Empowering Women in Muslim Marriages | Dr Fatima Essop
This podcast features Dr. Fatima Essop, co-founder of the Muslim Family Law Hub. Dr. Essop discusses her career path in law, focusing on social justice and the rights of Muslim women. The podcast highlights the challenges faced by Muslim women in South Africa regarding marriage, divorce, and inheritance under both Islamic and South African law. The Muslim Family Law Hub aims to provide accessible resources and education to empower individuals navigating these legal complexities. The Hub’s website offers a Q&A format and resources to aid in understanding both legal systems. Future plans include workshops and collaborations with community service providers.
Khadeeja Bassier, advocates for the newly launched Muslim Family Law Hub
Khadeeja Bassier, co-founder of the Muslim Family Law Hub gave the pre-khutbah at the Claremont Main Road Masjid. She advocated for the newly launched Muslim Family Law Hub (MFLH), emphasizing the Islamic imperative to seek knowledge for empowerment. The talk used a real-life example to highlight how a lack of legal knowledge can harm families, and it introduced the MFLH as a resource to address this. Khadeeja encouraged the congregation to utilise the MFLH website and engage in open conversations about family law to build a more informed and harmonious community.
Webinar on the Divorce Amendment Act No.1 of 2024.
On Wednesday 27 November, the Muslim Family Law Hub hosted a Webinar on the Divorce Amendment Act No.1 of 2024. Kaamilah Paulse, Director of Family and Matrimonial Law Department at Herold Gie Attorneys, joined Fatima Essop in a discussion on how the Act will provide relief to couples who are married according to Islamic rites only and who are seeking divorce.