Auwal Mosque
History
As implied by the name, this is the first and oldest mosque in South Africa. Arabic for "first" is auwal. The land on which it is located was left to Saartjie van de Kaap by the Free Black Coridon van Bengalen, under whose name the title is still registered today. Few of the mosque's original elements still exist after several alterations and expansions throughout the years.
Urban and Architectural
The original structure of the building has been altered over time, and just 2 walls are still present.
The Auwal Masjid began as a simple, one-story building with a prayer room. A mimbah and wudu area were most likely included in the prayer area. Given the problems with religious freedom, the mosque would have had a modest appearance.
it consists of a main prayer room, women's prayer room, courtyard, a library, wudu space and other facilities. a second storey was added in the 1990
Description
The mosque was built in 1794, underwent minor renovations in 1907, and underwent major restorations in 1936. It was the first mosque to hold public prayers, and it was also the location of the first lessons on Cape Muslim customs and Arabic-Afrikaans. It continues to represent for Muslims the acceptance of Islam and the right of slaves to practice their religion freely.
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auwal_Mosque
http://www.artefacts.co.za/main/Buildings/bldgframes.php?bldgid=14817
https://www.auwalmasjid.co.za/
https://sahris.sahra.org.za/sites/default/files/heritagereports/2015%20Auwal%20Masjied%20background%20document.pdf
Details
Location
Dorp Street, Cape Town, South Africa.
Worshippers
400
Owners
Saartjie van de Kaap
Architect Name
Year of Build
1794
Area
700
Drawings
Map
History
As implied by the name, this is the first and oldest mosque in South Africa. Arabic for "first" is auwal. The land on which it is located was left to Saartjie van de Kaap by the Free Black Coridon van Bengalen, under whose name the title is still registered today. Few of the mosque's original elements still exist after several alterations and expansions throughout the years.
Urban and Architectural
The original structure of the building has been altered over time, and just 2 walls are still present.
The Auwal Masjid began as a simple, one-story building with a prayer room. A mimbah and wudu area were most likely included in the prayer area. Given the problems with religious freedom, the mosque would have had a modest appearance.
it consists of a main prayer room, women's prayer room, courtyard, a library, wudu space and other facilities. a second storey was added in the 1990
Description
The mosque was built in 1794, underwent minor renovations in 1907, and underwent major restorations in 1936. It was the first mosque to hold public prayers, and it was also the location of the first lessons on Cape Muslim customs and Arabic-Afrikaans. It continues to represent for Muslims the acceptance of Islam and the right of slaves to practice their religion freely.