Memorable
Milestones
Liberating our Youth
2012 marks the 40th anniversary of the Muslim Youth
Movement (MYM) and to mark this occasion the
institution hosted a three day international academic
conference (28-30 September) with the theme
“Celebrating 40 Years of Activism”. The MYM brought
together several academics, activists, community
leaders and commentators who re?ected on its fourdecade existence. According to MYM president Thandile
Kona the association was instrumental in shaping the
various strands of discourse that play an in?uential role in
the Muslim community of South Africa. “The Muslim youth
were at the forefront of Muslim involvement during the
anti-apartheid struggle, and continue to be an integral
part of the tapestry of the various forms of Islamic
expression,” said Kona. Guests attending the conference
were invited to share experiences and ideas on how to
take the movement forward. Speakers included Dr
Ebrahim Moosa from the USA, Prof Adam Habib, Prof
Abdul-Kader Tayob, Sheik Tahir Sitoto and Dr Rashied
Omar. Topics of discussion ranged from “Creative
Imagination, Critical Thinking, Ijtihad & Struggle, Politics
in the history and evolution of the MYM of South Africa
and the future of Local & International Politics in shaping
a way forward for the MYM”. The aim of the MYM is to
inspire and encourage the next generation of Muslim
activists in the form of debates and discussions on the
future trajectory of the Islamic movement. The event was
held at the University of KwaZulu Natal Westville
Campus.
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are involved in helping SANZAF achieve their
goal to improve the lives disadvantaged
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