Islamic centre marks birth of Prophet Muhammad

The Islamic Centre of Table View hosted a commemoration on Sunday, September 21, at the Theo Marias Complex in Milnerton to mark 1 500 years since the birth of Prophet Muhammad.

The event drew hundreds of attendees from across Cape Town, including scholars, community leaders and members of the Cape Town Ulama Board and the Cape Town Islamic Educational Centre (CTIEC).

During the keynote address titled “The Enduring Legacy of Islam: A Spiritual and Historical Heritage”, guest speaker Hafez Fuzail Soofie of Durban explored Islam’s rich history, its spiritual depth and its continued relevance in the modern world.

Mr Soofie also reflected on the global significance of Islam’s holiest sites and highlighted the enduring wisdom of Imam Ali, describing him as the “Gateway of Knowledge".

He said that South Africa’s own Islamic heritage - shaped by early figures such as Tuan Guru and Shaykh Yusuf - remains deeply rooted in reverence for this tradition.

The programme included poetry recitals by Imam Hafith Sayed Haseen ud Deen Ziyaee, Brother Khalid Hendricks and students from the ICTV Madressa.

Among those present were Hazrat Moulana Umar Yusuf Mdoka, Hazrat Sayed Ally Chopdat, Hazrat Moulana Sayed Imraan Shah Ziyaee, Hazrat Mufti Sayed Haroon Al Azhari and Moulana Issah Yaseen.

In a statement, the Cape Town Ulama Board congratulated the Islamic Centre of Table View for hosting the event, which not only celebrated the legacy of Prophet Muhammad but also underscored the importance of South Africa’s own Islamic heritage.