Imam Haron grave site

ScheduleThe demarcation of the Provincial Heritage Site is as follows:The Imam Haron grave site only on Remainder of Erf 27440 in Mowbray, as described in the SG Diagram No. 243/1886.Significance Imam Abdullah Haron is remembered having been involved in the liberation movement in order to bling about change in South Africa.Imam Haron specialised in socially relevant religious teaching and saw this role as an opportunity to bring awareness to social inequalities. The classes he held at AI-Jamia Masjid revolutionised the thinking of those who attended. His appointment as Imam signaled a new era in the history of the Muslim community in Cape Town.The Imam's active interest in the resistance movement was partially sparked by his decision to take the teachings of Islam to black migrant labourers. Despite public ridicule Imam Haron was a courageous voice openly showing his disdain towards the regime with his passionate stand against discrimination. bigotry and racism. The Imam's contribution at a time when many Muslim clerics were silent, played a critical role in influencing peoples thinking and actions towards the apartheid state.