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The ’Ibaad-u-Ragmaan Qadiri Jamaa’ah serves as a vehicle for Islamic learning and the remembrance of Allah. The group consists of several hundred people. Few organizations are so immersed in the religious record and social symbolism of Cape Muslims. The ’Ibaad-u-Ragmaan Qadiri Jamaa'ah was not formed out of enmity, or opposition to another group. Week after week, they assert the Oneness of God through adhkaar. They are afloat on the same sea, journeying towards Allah, The One Who Is With those who do right. Free of hysteria, the Jamaa'ah is autonomous and entirely open. Parents raise their children in the Jamaa’ah. Many have grown old as part of the ’Ibaad-u-Ragmaan. The ’Ibaad-u-Ragmaan Qadiri Jamaa’ah chant like slaves, because that’s what they are – slaves of Allah The Most Beneficent. Adhkaar to them is a labour of love. Some of them sway gently with the rhythm of the dhikr; others shed tears at the mention of God's name. They neither whirl, nor do they hold hands. By reason of its size, Jamaa’ah persons don’t position themselves in a circular or semi-circular formation as is sometimes found among dhikr groups. During adhkaar, its members sit or stand in straight rows instead. Haji Achmat Damon al-Qadiri al-Chishti is
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’Ibaad-u-Ragmaan Qadiri Jamaa’ah
The ’Ibaad-u-Ragmaan Qadiri Jamaa’ah serves as a vehicle for Islamic learning and the remembrance of Allah. The group consists of several hundred people. Few organizations are so immersed in the religious record and social symbolism of Cape Muslims. The ’Ibaad-u-Ragmaan Qadiri Jamaa'ah was not formed out of enmity, or opposition to another group. Week after week, they assert the Oneness of God through adhkaar. They are afloat on the same sea, journeying towards Allah, The One Who Is With those who do right. Free of hysteria, the Jamaa'ah is autonomous and entirely open. Parents raise their children in the Jamaa’ah. Many have grown old as part of the ’Ibaad-u-Ragmaan. The ’Ibaad-u-Ragmaan Qadiri Jamaa’ah chant like slaves, because that’s what they are – slaves of Allah The Most Beneficent. Adhkaar to them is a labour of love. Some of them sway gently with the rhythm of the dhikr; others shed tears at the mention of God's name. They neither whirl, nor do they hold hands. By reason of its size, Jamaa’ah persons don’t position themselves in a circular or semi-circular formation as is sometimes found among dhikr groups. During adhkaar, its members sit or stand in straight rows instead. Haji Achmat Damon al-Qadiri al-Chishti is
Noble Legacy of Sporting Unity - Jamatul Ghieratul Giesaan
“And hold fast, all of you together, to the Rope of Allah (i.e. this Quran), and be not divided among yourselves, and remember Allah's favour on you, for you were enemies one to another but He joined your hearts together, so that, by His Grace, you became brethren.” (3:103).
This is the inspiring story of two groups of people who, despite their fierce sporting rivalry, joined hands for the cause of Islam. When they discovered the Love, Baraqah and Mercy that emanated from such a noble venture, not only did they rejoin those hands the following year, but established a body solely dedicated to what
wasto become an annual highlight on the Cape Muslim calendar. Thus for the past 45 years during the month of Muharram, this band of men and women religiously organized an exquisite rendition of the Quran by the top Ghuffaath at the Cape. Indeed, our beloved Prophet (pbuh) is reported to have said that the best of actions, however small, are those which are performed regularly over an extended period of time.
It all began in 1961 when the Stars and Callies Rugby Charity Board realized that their 25th Anniversary was upon them. To their eternal collective credit they decided to mark the milestone by hosting a Ghatamal Quran recital.
The founder members of the Jamaah were :Ismail (Mylie Jood) Cader (Chairman)
Abubaker Kamies (Secretary)
Boeta (Dik Dienie) Esmael
Noor (Tjoet) Samuels
Toyer (Gaidien) Abrahams
Mogammat (Gamatjie) Micheals
Boeta Cassiem Joseph (Treasurer)
Imam Maantjie “Gaidien” Abrahams
Faatieg Moos
H Achmat “Jock” Bassier
H Abububakar (Boetie Kaa) Dramat
H Abdul Gamiet (Blind) Davids
Imam Abduraghmaan Adams (father of Imam Dr Saleh Adams)
The only surviving founder member is H Abuba-ker Kamies.
The Jamaah's first meeting was held at 136 Church Street, the residence of Boeta Cassiem and his wife Galiema Joseph (parents of Imam Erefaan and the late Imam Fadiel Joseph). At their insistence, all subsequent meetings of the jamaah have been hosted by the Joseph family at their residence. We pay tribute to their years of sacrifice and dedication, along with the only surviving female member, Hadja Soda Abrahams, wife of the late Boeta Toyer “Gaidien” Abrahams. While Mosque Shafie was the venue for the first 6 years, thereafter all subsequent recitals were held at the Jameah Mosque in Lower Chiappini Street, Bo-Kaap. The spiritual highlight of any Ghatam programme is the melodious recitation of the Holy Quran by renowned Ghuffaath. Amongst those who have been :
Sh Armien Soeker, Imam Ismail Soeker, Sh Salie Abadie Solomons, H Yusuf Gabier, H Aziz Gabier, Imam Omar Abdullah, Imam Gasant Abduraghmaan, Imam Ismail Taliep, Sh Ismail “Tarien” Moos, Imam Shamsuddien, Sh Abubakr Najaar, and Imam Achmat Talap. Notable Ghuffaath who are still alive today include Imam Omar Abdullah, officiating Imam at the Goodwood Mosque, and Sh Armien Soeker who unfortunately is bedridden.
The current exco would like to pay tribute to everybody who played a part in the history of the Jamaah, especially the founders and the Ghuffaath. To the deceased, may Allah (SWT) grant all of them Jannatul Firdous, Insha-Allah. To the sick and infirm, may they be granted Shifaa and good health, Insha-Allah. May the Almighty bless this jamaah to go from strength to strength for many more years.
Islamic Social Welfare Organisation
The Islamic Social Welfare Association was formed in 1996 to seek solutions for the social problems amongst Muslims and its negative effects on society. Miss Gadija Fredericks and Mrs Nurounihaar Mintin co-ordinated a meeting with the Muslim Judicial Council where Imams, Social Workers and Community Workers, all voiced their concerns and attempted to start a structure to address these concerns. There was an unanimous appeal for a professional social work agency that would use a model that integrated social science within the Islamic framework. The meeting resulted in nine Muslims fully committing themselves to the establishment of such a structure.