--- title: "Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque) | Cape Town" description: "Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque) in Cape Town — Listed Jummah: 1:00 PM (confirm locally). Facilities and today's Cape Town prayer times, updated daily." url: https://globalprayertimes.org/south-africa/cape-town/nurul-islam-mosque-cape-town/ canonical: https://globalprayertimes.org/south-africa/cape-town/nurul-islam-mosque-cape-town/ updated: 2026-09-25 publisher: Global Prayer Times (Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd) licence: Free to quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL --- > Source: https://globalprayertimes.org/south-africa/cape-town/nurul-islam-mosque-cape-town/ — updated 2026-09-25. Generated at build time from the same content the HTML page serves. Prayer start times are calculated; confirm congregation (iqamah) times with the mosque. Cape Town, South Africa # Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque) A historic mosque in Bo-Kaap, one of the most beloved in Cape Town's Cape Malay Muslim community, following the Shafi'i school of jurisprudence. Prayer schedule: Friday, 25 September 2026 · Africa/Johannesburg. Confirm mosque details directly before visiting. [Cape Town prayer times](https://globalprayertimes.org/south-africa/cape-town/) · [South Africa](https://globalprayertimes.org/south-africa/) · [Directions (OpenStreetMap)](https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=Chiappini%20St%2C%20Bo-Kaap%2C%20Cape%20Town%2C%208001%2C%20Cape%20Town%2C%20South%20Africa) Schedule date 2026-09-25 · Africa/Johannesburg. Prayer start times are calculated — confirm congregation (iqamah) times with your mosque. Quick Answer Jummah (Friday prayer) at Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque) in Cape Town, South Africa is listed as 1:00 PM; this record is unverified, so confirm directly with the mosque. The mosque is located at Chiappini St, Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, 8001. Today's Cape Town prayer times — Fajr through Isha — are shown below, updated daily by Global Prayer Times. Next prayer in Cape Town, South Africa Today in Cape Town Fajr 05:08 · Dhuhr 12:38 · Asr 16:06 · Maghrib 18:45 · Isha 20:03 Live countdown after the page loads ## Cape Town prayer times today **Begins** = start of each prayer window for Cape Town. Each mosque sets its own **iqamah** (congregation). The gap varies by mosque and prayer; confirm directly. Muslim World League (MWL) · Updated Friday, 25 September 2026 ### Fajr 05:08 ### Sunrise 06:32 ### Dhuhr 12:38 ### Asr 16:06 ### Maghrib 18:45 ### Isha 20:03 ## About Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque) Nurul Islam Mosque (also known as the Shafee Mosque) was founded in 1844 and is one of the most important mosques in Cape Town's Bo-Kaap area. The mosque follows the Shafi'i (Shafee) school of jurisprudence — reflecting the Indonesian and Malaysian heritage of many Cape Malay Muslims. It is a national monument and sits at the heart of the Bo-Kaap community. **Address** Chiappini St, Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, 8001 **Founded** 1844 **Jummah** 1:00 PM ### Facilities - Women's prayer area ## Frequently asked questions Where is Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque) located? Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque) is located at Chiappini St, Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, 8001, Cape Town, South Africa. What time is Jummah at Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque)? Jummah at Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque) is typically at 1:00 PM. Confirm with the mosque before attending, especially on public holidays. What are daily prayer times at Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque)? Daily prayer times at Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque) follow the Cape Town timetable on this page — Fajr, Dhuhr, Asr, Maghrib and Isha calculated for South Africa. Mosque iqamah times are usually 10–30 minutes after the begins time. What is the history of Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque)? Nurul Islam Mosque (also known as the Shafee Mosque) was founded in 1844 and is one of the most important mosques in Cape Town's Bo-Kaap area. The mosque follows the Shafi'i (Shafee) school of jurisprudence — reflecting the Indonesian and Malaysian heritage of many Cape Malay Muslims. It is a national monument and sits at the heart of the Bo-Kaap community. Is there a women's prayer area at Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque)? Yes, Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque) has a dedicated women's prayer area. Contact the mosque to confirm arrangements. Is there parking at Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque)? Parking availability near Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque) varies by location in Cape Town. Check with the mosque directly or use local street parking / public transport where available. ## Other mosques in Cape Town [### Awwal Mosque (Palm Tree Mosque) Cape Town, South Africa 📍 Dorp St, Bo-Kaap, Cape Town, 8001 The oldest mosque in sub-Saharan Africa, founded in 1794 in the Bo-Kaap neighbourhood of Cape Town by Sheikh Yusuf of Macassar's followers — a testament to centuries of Islamic faith under Dutch and British colonial rule. Listed Jummah: 1:00 PM · confirm locally](https://globalprayertimes.org/south-africa/cape-town/awwal-mosque-cape-town/) [Directions on OpenStreetMap ↗](https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=Dorp%20St%2C%20Bo-Kaap%2C%20Cape%20Town%2C%208001%2C%20Cape%20Town%2C%20South%20Africa) [### Habibia Soofie Mosque Cape Town, South Africa 📍 Main Rd, Rylands, Cape Town, 7764 A major Sufi mosque in the Rylands area of Cape Town, the principal site of the Qadiri Sufi order in South Africa and a spiritual centre for the city's diverse Muslim community. Listed Jummah: 1:00 PM · confirm locally](https://globalprayertimes.org/south-africa/cape-town/habibia-mosque-cape-town/) [Directions on OpenStreetMap ↗](https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=Main%20Rd%2C%20Rylands%2C%20Cape%20Town%2C%207764%2C%20Cape%20Town%2C%20South%20Africa) [← Back to Cape Town prayer times](https://globalprayertimes.org/south-africa/cape-town/) [Browse all mosques](https://globalprayertimes.org/mosques/) ## Embed Cape Town prayer times on your site Free iframe widget — no API key. Paste into your mosque website, WordPress, or blog.

Cape Town prayer times by Global Prayer Times

[Preview widget ↗](https://globalprayertimes.org/prayer-times-widget/?country=south-africa&city=cape-town) [More embed options →](https://globalprayertimes.org/embed/) This is a free service from [Elite Digital Agency](https://elitedigitalagency.io/) . Voluntary support keeps Global Prayer Times free for everyone. [Support if you can](https://globalprayertimes.org/support/) . — Global Prayer Times. Cite as: Nurul Islam Mosque (Shafee Mosque) | Cape Town, Global Prayer Times, https://globalprayertimes.org/south-africa/cape-town/nurul-islam-mosque-cape-town/