Bokaap, previously known as the ‘Cape Malay Quarter’
allahu akbar allaahu akbar
Area of operation
Bo-kaap, previously known as the ‘Cape Malay Quarter’, is a historically and culturally rich area situated in the heart of Cape Town, nestled along the slopes of Signal Hill. This area was inhabited by Muslim from Indonesia, Malaysia and surrounding islands, who were enslaved by the Dutch and brought to the Cape in the 18th century. Among these slaves were great scholars, who propagated Islam in the Cape, and the rest of South Africa. Its strong Islamic identity still prevails today, with 10 mosques existing in the area.
masjid Nurul Islam
Situated in Buitengracht Street, Bo-kaap, it is the third oldest existing masjid in South Africa. It is however the first mosque in South Africa that was founded by a congregation. It was established in 1844 by the culmination of the efforts of Abdul-Rakiep and Abdul-Rauf, sons of Tuan Guru as well as the three sons of Imam Achmat van Bengalen, Moghamad, Hamien and Saddik. The first Imam of Nurul Islam Mosque was Imam Abdul-Rakiep, numbering 13 Imams
we do it for the sake of allah
masjid core activities
Jumuah
Jumuah starts 12pm and ends at 2pm. Salaah takes place at 1:10pm
Welfare
On the last Friday of each month our youth distribute food parcels to those who are less fortunate.
Quran Learning
The Darul Quran Ghaafith school is indirectly linked to Markaz Nurul Islam, because, Sheigh is the principal.
Islamic Centre
Activities consist of Quran Recitation, Hajj Classes as well Darul Quran revision classes for the Ghufaath.
A masjid is symbolically very important to Muslims and is a humble way for man to recreate pure divine presence on earth.
134 Buitengracht Street, Schotchekloof
021 423 4202
masjid@masjidnurulislam.co.za
subscribe to our newsletter
gallery
