After the launch of the An-Noor masjid in December last year, under the auspices of the Ismail and Mariam Ebrahim Trust, Muslims in the small town of Hermanus are now able to perform their first taraweeh this Ramadan. Established by the Ebrahim brothers, the director of Oasis Group Holdings, the masjid will be a centre of religious activity in coastal town, known for whale watching. This is also the second mosque to be erected in the scenic holiday town.
Oasis deputy chairman Nazeem Ebrahim said with the spiritual month Ramadan beginning, will showcase one of the best Quranic reciters from Cape Town. Sheik Abdurrahmaan Salie will be performing taraweeh prayers every night together with two of his students. “I am definitely encouraging the broader community to come down and listen to this melodious rendering of the Quran done by these great scholars, insha Allah,” he said.
With the beautiful view of the ocean, retired members in the community are more than welcome to come through to the masjid during the day, to sit on the cliffs while reading the Quran. The Muslim community in Hermanus was increasing by the day, he said. “A few years back we had a little Muslims in the area. Today we find that there are various families in and around the Hermanus community. Alhamdulillah it is growing by the day. We receive more than 60 males each week for Jumuah including foreigners and those travelling on the long roads,” he explained.
He added that lots of people within the community have embraced Islam throughout the past few months. With the masjid being fully financed, there is no need for contributions to the daily running of the mosque. But he appealed to those who are able to donate, to support when in time of need. “We hope that there will never be another year of Ramadan where the Quran is not recited in a masjid in the area, Insha Allah.” VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
Oasis deputy chairman Nazeem Ebrahim said with the spiritual month Ramadan beginning, will showcase one of the best Quranic reciters from Cape Town. Sheik Abdurrahmaan Salie will be performing taraweeh prayers every night together with two of his students. “I am definitely encouraging the broader community to come down and listen to this melodious rendering of the Quran done by these great scholars, insha Allah,” he said.
With the beautiful view of the ocean, retired members in the community are more than welcome to come through to the masjid during the day, to sit on the cliffs while reading the Quran. The Muslim community in Hermanus was increasing by the day, he said. “A few years back we had a little Muslims in the area. Today we find that there are various families in and around the Hermanus community. Alhamdulillah it is growing by the day. We receive more than 60 males each week for Jumuah including foreigners and those travelling on the long roads,” he explained.
He added that lots of people within the community have embraced Islam throughout the past few months. With the masjid being fully financed, there is no need for contributions to the daily running of the mosque. But he appealed to those who are able to donate, to support when in time of need. “We hope that there will never be another year of Ramadan where the Quran is not recited in a masjid in the area, Insha Allah.” VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
Slm. I need a contact number for the mosque. The Imam or Chairperson
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