Draft:Kramat of Sheikh Noorul Mubeen
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The Kramat of Sheikh Noorul Mubeen is a historic Sufi shrine located in Oudekraal, Cape Town, South Africa. It is the burial site of Sheikh Noorul Mubeen, a 17th–18th-century Sufi saint believed to have been exiled to the Cape in 1716 and incarcerated on Robben Island. According to local legend, he escaped from Robben Island and settled in Oudekraal, where he taught Islam to enslaved people in the area.[1][2]
| Kramat of Sheikh Noorul Mubeen | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Status | Active pilgrimage site |
| Location | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Kramat |
| Shrine(s) | 1 |
Historical Significance
[edit]Sheikh Noorul Mubeen is one of the prominent Auliyah (friends of Allah) buried on the hills facing the Atlantic seaboard. His grave is reached by ascending the 99 steps leading from Victoria Road up the mountain slope.[1]
Site Description
[edit]The Kramat is situated beside a stream, offering a serene environment for reflection and meditation. The tomb is a simple, recently renovated building, providing a tranquil setting for visitors.[2][1]
Religious and Cultural Importance
[edit]The Kramat is part of the "Circle of Kramats," a collection of Sufi shrines around the Cape Peninsula that are significant in preserving Islamic history and culture in South Africa.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Sheikh Noorul Mubeen – Cape Mazaar Society". Cape Mazaar Society. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
- ^ a b "Kramat Tours – Cape Mazaar Society". Cape Mazaar Society. Retrieved 2025-06-08.
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