Islamic Education in South Africa
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The foundations of Islamic education in South Africa were laid by Imam Abdullah ibn Qadi Abd al-Salam - more popularly known as Tuan Guru. Tuan Guru was exiled to the Cape in 1780 and imprisoned on Robben Island
Upon his release in 1793, he settled in Dorp Street, Cape Town, where he established the first madrassah(school) and mosque. This combined mosque-madrassah model remains till today, and it is not uncommon to find new complexes being specifically built to accommodate this structure.
Today, one finds not only the afternoon madrassahs, but fully fledged Muslim primary and secondary schools, Islamic colleges and universities, as well as courses in Arabic, Islamic Studies and Islamic Law offered by the mainstream universities.
Muslim Primary Schools
Azaadville Muslim School
11 - 17 Medina Street,
Ext. 1 Azaadville
1750
- Rahmaniyeh Primary School
- Worcester Moslem Primary School
- Strand Muslim Primary School
- Phoenix Muslim School
- Al Azhar Institute - Cape Town
Islamic Universities / Colleges
Darun-Naim Institute of Higher Islamic Learning
- Madrassa An-Noor for the Blind
- Waterval Islamic Institute (Mia's Farm)
- Darul Uloom Zakariyya
- Jam Eyyatul Qurra
- Jameah Mahmoodiyah
Part-Time Courses
Equilibrium
Equilibrium offers workshops, seminars, individual mentorship/coaching, as well as in the area of holistic self development.
- Dar al-Turath al-Islami
- Madrasah At-Tayyibah School of Arabic
- Islam Course
- The Sakinah Foundation
- Equilibrium
Muslim High Schools
Iqra Academy
25 Jasmyn Street
Belhar
7493
- Al Huda Muslim School
- Zakariyya Muslim School
- As Salaam Educational Institute
- Madrasatur Rajaa Strand High School
- Johannesburg Muslim School
University Courses
Department of Religious Studies - University of Cape Town
The courses in Islamic Studies at UCT are divided into:
- Classical and contemporary Islamic thought
- Modern issues in culture and identity
Particular courses envisaged are: Studies in the Qur'an, Islamic spirituality, Islam and gender, Mu
- Al Huda Muslim School
- Zakariyya Muslim School
- As Salaam Educational Institute
- Madrasatur Rajaa Strand High School
- Johannesburg Muslim School
Latest News & Updates for Islamic Education in South Africa
Madrassa Noor launches audio website to enlighten Ummah
Madrassa An-Noor for the Blind, a specialist educational institute for the visually impaired, has launched a dedicated new audio website, facilitating access to a wealth of audio books and recordings produced by the Madrassa.
MJC hosts annual Al-Azhar lunch
Speak Arabic Today
Dar al-Mahamid's Annual Summer Festival 2011
The festive season is quickly approaching and whilst for many, this symbolises a holy and spiritual time of the year, we are also aware that it is a time in which many fall prey to the various ubiquitous vices within modern society.
In an attempt to safeguard and contribute to the progression of our community, Dar al-Mahamid will, for the 2nd year running, host our annual Summer Festival.
Mufti Smith's response to Dr Toffar
Safiyyah Surtee on Women in the Middle
Nafisah Patel's response to Safiyyah Sutee
Dr Toffar on "The Middle Way in Islamic Law: A principled flexibility"
MMB: middle way response
Al Wasatiya or seeking the middle way in Islamic affairs is indeed a commendable act. Almighty Allah has commanded us to seek the middle way in metaphysics and believe "Say:" O people of the Book! Exceed not in your religion the bounds' trespassing beyond the truth, nor follow the vain desires of people who went wrong in times gone by-who mislead many and strayed from the even Way". Maida 77
Scholarships and Fellowships on Islam, African Publics and Religious Values (Closing Date Extended)
The Centre for Contemporary Islam
Department of Religious Studies
University of Cape Town
Private Bag
Rondebosch
7701
Contact the CCI:
Phone: 021 650 3889 (09h00—13h00)
Email: Nabowayah Kafaar
