Benoni Muslim School | 7 Chat St, Mackenzie Park, Benoni, 1501, Gauteng

The Benoni Muslim School was established in 1997. The risk of moral degeneration and increased secularization at state schools raised many a question as to an alternative solution. The ever increasing demand for a Muslim school with both Islamic and Secular subjects holistically integrated was soon recognized as a priority of the time. An alternative was identified and efforts to establish such a school were soon underway. Thus, it was with humility that some 20 years ago, at a local Jamaat meeting, the need for a local Muslim school was mooted.Subsequently, many formal and informal discussions were held with many prominent Ulama and community members, to ascertain the legitimacy of the need, and the viability of the project. Their commitment is the main contributing factor to the success of the school thus far.In 1996, the Benoni Muslim Jamaat executive, with its commitment to the education of our children, accepted a proposal for the use of the BMJ Madrassa classrooms as a school in the mornings.