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Auwal-Moschee

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Die Auwal-Moschee, gilt als älteste Moschee Südafrikas. Ihr Grundstein wurde in der niederländischen Kapkolonie 1794 gelegt, noch vor der durch die Briten gewährten Religionsfreiheit.Die offizielle Eröffnung der Moschee konnte erst nach Gewährung der Religionsfreiheit unter der neuen britischen Herrschaft erfolgen. In der Literatur finden sich deshalb abweichende Angaben für die Eröffnung der Moschee. (1794 für den noch inoffiziellen Gebetsraum, 1797/98 für die offizielle Moschee). Die von Imam Tuan Guru gegründete islamische Gemeinde spaltete sich nach dessen Tod 1807 im Streit um dessen Nachfolge. Aus dieser Abspaltung entstand mit der Palm-Tree-Moschee in der Long Street die zweite Moschee Kapstadts.Den Sklaven Kapstadts, größten Teils aus islamischen Ländern, war es von der Niederländischen Ostindien-Kompanie verboten persönliche Gegenstände, insbesondere den Koran, in die Gefangenschaft zu nehmen. Der von Tuan Guru aus dem Gedächtnis in der Gefangenschaft auf Robben Island in den 1780er Jahren aufgeschriebene Koran gilt als die erste Koranschrift Südafrikas, sodass von der der Moschee angeschlossenen Madrasa entscheidende Impulse zur Islamisierung der Sklaven und schwarzen Bevölkerung Kapstadts ausging. Ein Exemplar dieses Korans wird in der Moschee aufbewahrt. Daher hat diese Moschee für die Identitätsbildung der Kapmalaien einen hohen Stellenwert.

Address: 39 Dorp Street, 8001 Le Cap
City: Cape Town
Street Number: 39 Dorp Street
Zip Code: 8001
categories: landmark & historical place, mosque



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Reviews
First House of Allah in Cape Town, a beautiful historical mosque. I gave 1 star to get the attention of the committee of Masjid. Allah's house should always be open for people, not only jama'ah time. What about a Musafir or Nasi who has to pray after "your Jama'ah" time, where should he/she go to pray if you close doors of your historical mosque. You getting money of ummah to run this mosque, so please at least keep it open for Muslims who want to pray. All your excuses of poor people entering in your campus and vandalising "your property" is rubbish. Just remember this Ayah, ومن أظلم ممن منع مساجد الله أن يذكر فيها اسمه. A traveller from India
What Masjid to attend. The thikr's on a Thursday is so spiritual and uplifting. If in the area please attend the Thikr on a Thursday night.
The first mosque build in south africa set in Bo Kaap - always a great experience to visit and pray
Alhamdulillah.. I’m from Indonesia and finally i can visit the first masjid in South Africa and the first Imaam was our ancestors from Indonesia in Tidore and he is “Yang Mulia” Tuan Guru Qadi Abdus Salaam
I spent a week in Cape Town and when Friday dawned,my son asked me where we will perform Jumuah.Without any hesitation Auwal Masjid was the only choice.Arrived at the mosque situated in the colourful Bo Kaap district.We felt so honoured to be praying in historically the very first mosque in South Africa.What an awesome experience for myself and the family
Love it! Beautiful atmosphere and Friday prayers; khutbas do motivate but primarily exphore; maa Shaa Allah; may Allah bless this masjid
MashaAllah The Auwal Mosque Masjid Is the first Masjid that was built in South Africa It was constructed in 1794 Imaam Abdullah Qadi Abdus Salaam who was also know as Tuang Guru was the first Imaam of this Masjid Alhamdulillah One of the greatest legacies achieved by the Muslim's of South Africa is the hand written Quraan,which date's back to the 17th century. Imaam Abdullah Qadi Abdus Salaam wrote the entire Quraan from memory when in prison on Robin Island, and this Quraan Al Kareem is in this Masjid Alhamdulillah Alhamdulillah this Masjid also has ladies facilities
Beautiful tranquil and peaceful. The first Quraan in SA is here. You can actually feel like you're part of history.
A little piece of history! Jumma was full capacity. Very nice!
Founded in 1793 the oldest mosque in South Africa and has been instrumental in the spread of Islam and anchoring the community of Bo kaap for more than 200yrs.
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