Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque)
A historic mosque in Bo-Kaap, one of the most beloved in Cape Town's Cape Malay Muslim community, following the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence.
📍 Chiappini St, Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, 8001
🏛️ Est. 1844
🕌 Jummah: 1:00 PM
✓ Women's prayer area
Cape Town Prayer Times Today
History of Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque)
Nurul Islam Mosque (also known as the Shafee Mosque) was founded in 1844 and is one of the most important mosques in Cape Town's Bo-Kaap area. The mosque follows the Shafi'i (Shafee) school of jurisprudence — reflecting the Indonesian and Malaysian heritage of many Cape Malay Muslims. It is a national monument and sits at the heart of the Bo-Kaap community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque) located? ▾
Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque) is located at Chiappini St, Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, 8001.
What time is Jummah prayer at Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque)? ▾
Jummah (Friday) prayers at Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque) are held at 1:00 PM. Times may change occasionally — it is recommended to confirm directly with the mosque.
What are the daily prayer times near Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque)? ▾
Daily prayer times near Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque) follow the Cape Town schedule. You can see today's live Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha times in the panel above, which are calculated for Cape Town, South Africa.
What school of thought does Nurul Islam Mosque follow? ▾
The mosque follows the Shafi'i (Shafee) school of jurisprudence — reflecting the Indonesian and Malaysian heritage of Cape Town's Cape Malay Muslim community.
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