Claremont Main Road Mosque Faith – Compassion – Justice

In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the Dispenser of Grace Khutbah – The Trump Presidency and Reviving Active Citizenry 28th Rabi` al-Akhir 1438 Introduction Today’s khutbah takes place against the backdrop of a series of recent political events, which threaten the peaceful coexistence of diverse communities. By all accounts, 2017 is going to be an extremely difficult and ... Read More »

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The Desecration of Local Mosques is the Work of Agent Provocateurs   Imam Dr. A. Rashied Omar   On New Year’s Day, Facebook user Liam Christian Ferreira caused an uproar on social media when he posted derogatory remarks about Muslims on the Langebaan Facebook page. Ferreira’s post expressed frustration with “those Muslim bastards blaring their call to prayer five times ... Read More »

In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Dispenser of Grace 6 Rabi` al-Thani 1438 We have reached the first jumu`ah service of the New Gregorian Year 2017. In my khutbah today I would like to encourage us to make this New Year 2017 as productive, enriching and beneficial as possible. One way of doing so is by trying ... Read More »

The Claremont Main Road Masjid congratulates all Matriculants of 2016. South Africa’s education system and the systemic inequalities means that irrespective of your result, you have achieved a great educational milestone. May we always remain cognisant of our privilege in moments of success and difficulty and through this awareness become more engaged civil citizens. We wish you all a successful ... Read More »

  PRESS STATEMENT – 3 JANUARY 2017 CMRM Prays for Peace with Justice for 2017   The Claremont Main Road Masjid (CMRM) notes with great consternation that the new Gregorian Year 2017 has once again been ushered in with a number of atrocities and terror attacks being perpetrated in diverse parts of the world.    On New Year’s Eve, Saturday ... Read More »

In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Dispenser of Grace  Valuable Lessons (`Ibar) of 2016  30 Rabi` al-Awwal 1438 We have reached the final jumu`ah service of the Gregorian Year 2016 and as we ready ourselves for the coming year, we typically reflect on the events of the past year. In reviewing the year in this khutbah, I ... Read More »

In the Name of God, the Compassionate and Dispenser of Grace   Claremont Main Road Mosque Christmas Message 2016   The Claremont Main Road Mosque sends greetings of peace and well wishes to all our Christian compatriots and friends on this joyous occasion of Christmas.   In Islam, both Mary and Jesus are held in the highest esteem and are ... Read More »

  CMRM Blessings at Christmas   On Friday 23 December 2016, semi-retired Catholic priest, Father Roger Hickley delivered the pre-khutbah talk at the Claremont Main Road Masjid (CMRM). In line with a tradition that has been established at the masjid, Fr. Hickley conveyed a Christmas Message, which resonated well with the congregants at the masjid and the broader teachings of ... Read More »