Ahlul Bait Mosque Complex
History
According to Moulana Aftab Haider, the Ahlul Bait (AS) Islamic Center acquired the site from an Ottery church in 1994.
He tells out that before the newly constructed mosque was finished and formally opened on December 1, the old church structure had been utilized for prayers and gatherings; rather, it was an Islamic center rather than a mosque. The mosque was accessible to everyone in the neighborhood, not just Muslims or Shi'a Muslims.
Urban and Architectural
An Islamic center and the First Shi'a mosque constructed in Cape Town. built on a land of 5000 M2. The building hubs a learning center for islamic culture along with a jumaa mosque for the congregartion. the plan is a junction of a rectangular volume with a double height cube centered by a dome.
Description
It has mosaics made from more than 70 000 ceramic tiles. These tiles were made, baked, and shipped to South Africa from Iran. Each tile was produced especially for each panel. The client selected particular verses from the Bible to place at each window and entryway.
Both the inside and outside of the dome have been exquisitely polished. The dome's inside was painted by hand. To support the weight of the chandelier, the dome's structure needed to be specially constructed.
Details
Location
Ahlul Bait Mosque Complex, 4 Ottery Rd &, De Wet Rd, Ottery, Cape Town, 7780, South Africa
Worshippers
700
Owners
Ahlul Bait Foundation
Architect Name
Year of Build
2017
Area
1400
Drawings
Map
History
According to Moulana Aftab Haider, the Ahlul Bait (AS) Islamic Center acquired the site from an Ottery church in 1994.
He tells out that before the newly constructed mosque was finished and formally opened on December 1, the old church structure had been utilized for prayers and gatherings; rather, it was an Islamic center rather than a mosque. The mosque was accessible to everyone in the neighborhood, not just Muslims or Shi'a Muslims.
Urban and Architectural
An Islamic center and the First Shi'a mosque constructed in Cape Town. built on a land of 5000 M2. The building hubs a learning center for islamic culture along with a jumaa mosque for the congregartion. the plan is a junction of a rectangular volume with a double height cube centered by a dome.
Description
It has mosaics made from more than 70 000 ceramic tiles. These tiles were made, baked, and shipped to South Africa from Iran. Each tile was produced especially for each panel. The client selected particular verses from the Bible to place at each window and entryway.
Both the inside and outside of the dome have been exquisitely polished. The dome's inside was painted by hand. To support the weight of the chandelier, the dome's structure needed to be specially constructed.