Malawi Muslims Archives

Catholic Church wishes Malawi Muslims fruitful Ramadan

Apr 03, 2022 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Catholic Church has sent best wishes for a fruitful and peaceful Ramadan to all Muslims in Malawi. Bishop Montfort Stima of the Mangochi Diocese sent a message of best wishes to Muslims who have… ...

Islamic Arts Award ceremony to be held in Malawi next month

Jan 07, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Noel Mkwaila In a bid to promote art and talent among Muslim Youths and the general public, Young Travelers Theatre (YTT) in conjunction with 265 Supreme Events will hold Islamic Arts Award ceremony that… ...

Bishop Malasa threatens to close Anglican schools over Hijab saga

Oct 22, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

By Synd Kalimbuka Bishop Brighton Vital Malasa of Anglican Diocese of Upper Shire has threatened to close all Anglican schools in the diocese if people continue to threaten diocesan priests and teachers over the prohibition… ...

Muslims urged to support the needy

May 03, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Muslims in the country have been urged to support vulnerable people during this holy month of Ramadhan. Central Islamic Jamaat (CIJ) said on Friday that reaching out to the needy is not only providing them… ...

Church of England bans hijab in Malawi

Nov 07, 2019 Richard Jimu 1 &

The Church of England has banned hijab in schools in Malawi, leading to clashes between its members and Muslims. In the Southern Region district of Balaka, the church – known as the Anglican Church –… ...

Girls should not be denied education for wearing hijab – United Nations

Nov 06, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 2 &

The United Nations (UN) has called for religious tolerance and respect for human rights in Malawi saying girls should not be denied access to education for wearing hijab. United Nations Resident Coordinator Ms. Maria Jose… ...

Hijab sparks clashes in Balaka

Nov 04, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 1 &

Fights between Anglican and Muslims erupted this morning in Balaka after learners were sent back from a school run by the Anglican Church for wearing hijab. Members of the Muslim community, angered by the school’s… ...

Mangochi police arrest 15 men for stoning bottle stores

Oct 26, 2019 Bright Malenga 0 &

Police in Mangochi are keeping in custody fifteen men for pelting stones at bottle stores. The suspects have been charged with malicious damage and inciting violence. According to Mangochi police public relations officer Rodrick Maida,… ...

Row over hijab hits Balaka school

Oct 23, 2019 Russell Kondowe 0 &

A dispute over the Muslim headscarf has led to suspension of classes at M’manga Community Day and M’manga Primary schools in Balaka. Students at the schools have not been learning over the past four weeks… ...

Muslims threaten to close bottle stores in Mangochi

Sep 30, 2019 Bright Malenga 1 &

Muslims in Mangochi have threatened to shut down unregistered bottle stores in the district saying they are not happy that alcohol is being sold anywhere. According to one of the Muslims Mphatso Joseph, the Muslims… ...

New party: Muslims in Malawi move to have political party

Jul 16, 2019 Russell Kondowe 2 &

The number of political parties in Malawi will continue escalating as the Muslim community is slated to establish a party described in the lines that they have been neglected over the last decades since Malawi… ...

Sitikupanga nawo zionetsero – Asilamu

Jun 18, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 3 &

Anthu achipembedzo cha chisilamu m'dziko muno ati iwo satenga nawo mbali pazionetsero zomwe mabungwe omenyera ufulu akonza lachinayi lino. Izi zikudza pomwe mabungwe omenyera ufulu mdziko muno akhale akupangitsa zionetsero zadziko lonse pomwe akukakamiza mkulu… ...