Shaykh Yūsuf al-Qaraḍāwiy‎, currently heads the European Council for Fatwa and Research (ECFR), and is the president of the International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS). Many scholars consider him to be a mujtahid of the Modern Age.

Al-Qaradawi who is active in the field of da’wah and Islamic Movement was born on 9th September, 1926 in the Safat Turab village in Egypt. He was orphaned at the age of two when he lost his father and was raised by his uncle. He read and memorized the entire Qur'an by the time he was nine years old.

Thereafter the esteemed Alim proceeded through stages of an illustrious journey of seeking knowledge and gained global recognition from international Islamic sources as follows:

MJC welcomes delegation led by Muslim Women in defence of Al-Aqsa (Muslimaat li-aj-lil Aqsa)

The Muslim Judicial Council(MJC) is pleased to announce and welcome the eminent visit of a Palestinian delegation led by Sh Kamal Khatieb the Deputy of Shaykh Raed Salah, Leader of the Islamic Movement.  This honorable delegation which arrives on 28 March 2010 comprises of leading women representing the Muslim Women in defense of Al-Aqsa (Muslimaat li-aj-lil Aqsa).
The first line of defense of the sacred sanctuary of Masjidul Aqsa and the surrounding areas has historically witnessed the presence, strength and faith of mothers who took responsibility for their role and have fulfilled and continue to take a brave position towards defending, nurturing and protection of their people.  We therefore call upon all Muslimah in South Africa to recognize this honorable role and to take the opportunity to express our support for the mothers who represent all women in the “Defense of Masjidul Aqsa”.
During this historic visit the women will share information of the trials and challenges faced by Palestinian women and their families living around the precincts of Masjidul Aqsa.  The women will engage in talks on the dangers of Zionist occupation and the dire need for the strengthening of Muslim unity in protection of Masjidul Aqsa.

Moulana Ihsaan Hendricks
President

Muslim Judicial Council

The Muslim Judicial Council acknowledges receipt of the apology published in The Times newspaper on March 2 2010 following the use in an article of a phrase we found highly insulting and which we view as a display of prejudice against Muslims: the use of an adjective for a rodent, ie. "Muslim" rodent.
Having accepted the apology in good faith, and with the hope that the author has considered the harmful negative effects of her expression, we would like to share our concerns and to raise a few questions regarding this unfortunate situation.

The Muslim Judicial Council SA (MJC) hereby wishes to confirm that the halaal status of Chakalaka sausage produced and distributed by Excellent Meat is 100% halaal and in no way affected by the human error which resulted in incorrect labeling being attached to the products.  

The MJC investigated and followed the necessary procedures in response to concerns which were raised regarding the printed labels at the back of the product which described the contents as having pork casings.  Based on reports issued to the MJCHT from the necessary stakeholders, it was revealed that the delivery of labels from the printing company included an incorrect batch.

The Muslim Judicial Council congratulates Sheikh Abdul Hamied Gabier on his election to serve as the current President of the United Ulama Council of South Africa (UUCSA). The MJC conveys its support and well wishes to the current President whose responsibility it will be to ensure that South African Muslim organizations function effectively in the interests of the Muslim community.

UUCSA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held in the Eastern Cape on 08 – 09 March 2010, where Sheikh Abdul Hamied Gabier was unanimously elected as the new President of UUCSA. UUCSA  serves as the umbrella body of major Muslim theological formations in South Africa and its founder members are Jamiatul Ulama Natal; Muslim Judicial Council, Sunni Ulama Council, Sunni Jamaitul Ulama, and Jamaitul Ulama Transvaal.

Sheikh A.H Gabier senior alim and former Ambassador to Saudi Arabia was unanimously endorsed and nominated for the position of next President of UUCSA at a special joint meeting on the 02 March 2010 between the MJC Executive Committee and the MJC Imaarah.

Moulana Yusuf Patel was re-elected as Secretary General and outgoing President, Sheikh Ebrahim Gabriels will serve in an honorary position.