Draft:Kramat of Sheikh Abdul Mutalib
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| Kramat of Sheikh Abdul Mutalib | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Western Cape |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Year consecrated | Identified in 1972 |
| Status | Active pilgrimage site |
| Location | |
| Location | Constantia, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Municipality | City of Cape Town |
| Country | South Africa |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kramat |
| Shrine(s) | 1 |
The Kramat of Sheikh Abdul Mutalib is a modest but spiritually significant Muslim shrine located in a forested area of Constantia, Cape Town, South Africa. It is believed to be the resting place of Sheikh Abdul Mutalib, a lesser-known Muslim spiritual figure.
Background
[edit]The grave was discovered in 1972 by woodcutters working in the Constantia area. Local accounts mention strange occurrences involving donkeys and carts refusing to pass a certain spot, particularly on Friday afternoons around one o’clock. This led to the consultation of spiritualists, who confirmed the presence of a saint’s grave (Kramat) at that location.[1]
Location
[edit]The Kramat is located in a wooded section of Constantia, near other historical burial sites of exiled Muslim figures from the 17th and 18th centuries. It is marked by a simple, rectangular tomb enclosed by a wrought iron fence and is accessible to the public.
Significance
[edit]Though not as well-known as the Kramat's of Tuan Guru or Sheikh Yusuf, the shrine of Sheikh Abdul Mutalib forms part of the broader spiritual heritage of the Cape. It reflects the reverence Cape Muslims have for saints (awliya) and highlights the long-standing presence of Islam in the region.
References
[edit]- ^ "Sheikh Abdul Mutalib". Cape Mazaar Society. Retrieved 22 June 2025.
External links
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