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Awqaf SA Bicentennial Commemoration 2004 Part 1 Video / Documentary

Islam was a banned religion since it arrived on the shores of South Africa with the coming of Jan van Riebeeck in 1652. Islam was officially unbanned approximately 150 years later after the arrival of Muslim slaves and political exiles in the 1660-70's on 25 July 1804. It was then for the first time that Muslims could worship in public and be allowed by the then Dutch government to build Masajids and teach Islam openly. The first Masjid and Madressah was established by Tuan Guru (RA) in Cape Town.

The commemoration holds much significance since the history of South Africa is one of colonization, oppression, injustice, and apartheid. For Muslims in particular it holds the significance of struggle against colonization, and its continued opposition to apartheid, racism, and injustice coupled with the quest for the freedom of worship and human rights. This year not only signifies 10 years of democracy and freedom but also 200 years of religious freedom and pluralism for all South Africans.

AWQAF SA initiated a community wide programme to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the unbanning of Islam and religious freedom in South Africa (1804-2004). The commemoration is an important milestone in the history of South African Muslims and belongs to the whole Ummah, especially in the present day local and global context. The commemoration will involve all Muslims to work together in a programme of activities and events that will send a strong message to both Muslims and non-Muslims about the oppression suffered by Muslims as a religious minority in SA, as well as the positive contributions made, and, contributions to be made in all walks of life, including empowerment, nation building, and poverty alleviation.

Awqaf SA Children of Islam Bicentennial  Commemoration Jalsah – Lenasia Stadium 2004 

A slide show depicting children from 45 Madressahs participating in a Jalsah with some 5000 children attending what was dubbed as the “Biggest Open Air  Jalsah”. The theme was  the Bicentennial Commemoration of the Unbanning of Islam in South Africa (1804-2004) – 200years. Deputy Minister of Education, Enver Surty was a guest speaker, with Zain Bhika and Faeezah Malinga presenting some of their songs.   

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