The fourth mosque visited was Masjid Al Huda, based in Robertsam. Robertsham, like Mayfair was previously a ¨White¨ area during the apartheid era. This community consisted mainly of people following the Christian faith. Following the abolishment of the Group Areas Act, Robertsham saw a significant influx of Muslim Indians from Lenasia in the South West of Johannesburg, together with economic migrants from other provinces,
The Mosque follows the traditional Mosque structure, which includes a dome and minaret. It has two entrances on
Kimberely and Anson Roads and has been recently renovated to accomodate the increased number of Muslims in the neighbourhood. This was not the first time that I had been here. Robertsham was my home for at least two years as well. I remember my first visit to the Mosque as a resident of the suburb, I was extremely shy. Then I met the friendliest person in the neighbourhood named Aslam who welcomed me and introduced me to a few people and I felt right at home at that moment. I have also seen him do the same for many other new people visiting. Another observation is that one cannot but notice the strong community atmosphere during Namaaz. Many people tend to walk to and from Mosque in groups, people chatting to each other after and before Namaaz. Another strong point of this Mosque is that it is located adjacent to the M1 Highway. The benefits of this location are several. Firstly, it allows Muslims from out of town to locate a mosque during Salah time. Secondly, as the M1 is an extremely busy highway both during morning and afternoon traffic, it enhances the awareness of Islam being present in Johannesburg.
Kimberely and Anson Roads and has been recently renovated to accomodate the increased number of Muslims in the neighbourhood. This was not the first time that I had been here. Robertsham was my home for at least two years as well. I remember my first visit to the Mosque as a resident of the suburb, I was extremely shy. Then I met the friendliest person in the neighbourhood named Aslam who welcomed me and introduced me to a few people and I felt right at home at that moment. I have also seen him do the same for many other new people visiting. Another observation is that one cannot but notice the strong community atmosphere during Namaaz. Many people tend to walk to and from Mosque in groups, people chatting to each other after and before Namaaz. Another strong point of this Mosque is that it is located adjacent to the M1 Highway. The benefits of this location are several. Firstly, it allows Muslims from out of town to locate a mosque during Salah time. Secondly, as the M1 is an extremely busy highway both during morning and afternoon traffic, it enhances the awareness of Islam being present in Johannesburg.