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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 12 MIN

Belief Matters: In Islam why do men and women worship in separate designated areas?

from Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja · host Radio 702

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Mufti Muhammad Usman Solehri  a Lecturer at the South African Islamic college (known as Darul Uloom Pretoria) unpacking why men and women often pray in separate designated areas in mosques, exploring the origins and reasoning behind this practice. Is it rooted in religion, culture, tradition, or all three? What do Islamic teachings say about gender and worship, and how do Muslim communities around the world interpret and apply these practices in modern times. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure.  Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast.  Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj  For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj  Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc  Follow us on social media:  702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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