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Honored Visit to Al Azhar Institute Johannesburg

All praise is due to Allah, and peace and salutations upon our beloved Nabi Muhammad ﷺ.

Sheikh Baakie Mohamed is with Altheema Ismail, Mugtaar Mukz Mohamed, Zulfa Snyders Mohamed

This week, Al Azhar Institute Johannesburg was honored with the noble presence of esteemed Ulama and Qurra, whose lives are devoted to the service of the Qur’an and the Deen of Islam. Their visit was a source of immense barakah for our students, teachers, and the entire Al Azhar family.

Our Respected Guests

  • Sheikh Abduragmaan Imaam (Masjidul Quds, Cape Town)
    A leading figure in South Africa, whose lifelong service to Islam speaks for itself. His presence was a great honor for our school.
  • Sheikh Al Qari Abduragmaan Saidien
    Renowned across the globe for his melodious and heart-touching Qur’an recitation, often likened to the great Sheikh Abdul Basit (RA). His life has been spent carrying the words of Allah to the hearts of people worldwide.
  • Sheikh Rafiqe Ghaibee
    A respected Aalim and teacher of Deen, whose reputation for spreading knowledge and uplifting communities precedes him.
  • Hafith Abul Huda
    A true servant of the Ummah, the strength behind many Islamic successes, and a steadfast supporter of Ulama throughout the nation.
  • Moulana Ismail Moola
    A man of humility who prefers to remain unseen, yet works tirelessly behind the scenes to empower countless Ulama.
  • Our Own Hafith Anwar Pochee
    A dedicated servant of Deen at Al Azhar, always ensuring that programs run smoothly and that the Ulama are given their due respect. His contribution is invaluable and cannot be described in words.

A Moment of Barakah and Reflection

Their visit reminded us of the Hadith of Rasulullah ﷺ:

“Indeed, the scholars are the inheritors of the Prophets.”
(Sunan Abi Dawood)

By hosting these noble servants of Allah, our students witnessed firsthand what it means to dedicate one’s life to the Qur’an and the service of Islam. Such occasions inspire hearts, strengthen faith, and remind us of the importance of preserving our Deen through knowledge.

Our Gratitude

We make du‘a that Allah Ta‘ala accepts the efforts of our honored guests, grants them long life in His obedience, and allows us to continue benefitting from their presence and knowledge. May Allah also accept the humble efforts of Al Azhar Institute Johannesburg in striving to be a beacon of both Islamic and academic excellence.

Jazaakumullahu Khairan to all who made this blessed gathering possible.

Al Azhar Johannesburg – The School of Choice
Al Azhar Institute Johannesburg

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