The preservation of history in recent times has been sadly neglected. The Sahaba (RA), our pious predecessors and elders took great pains in preserving history for the benefit of future generations.

The wealth of Islamic literature, including the history of Muslim civilization is testimony to the fact that the early Muslims considered the recording of history as important.

Hazrat Shaikh Zakariyya (R), in addition to his many literary works, used to record a great deal of the events of his time in his book Aap Betti as well as in his personal diary. One of his senior khulafa was indeed surprised, when he saw the detail that Hazrat used to record in his diary. Hazrat’s diary was like a virtual snapshot of world events.

Stanger (now Kwa-Dukuza), has indeed been blessed with the company of Hazrat Shaikh Zakariyya (R) in 1981. Ever since this historic visit, Stanger has been blessed with the company of hundreds of pious Ulema, all due to the barakat of Hazrat Shaikh Zakariyya (R.)

This CD is our humble effort in preserving some of the history of the Stanger Masjid. More importantly we wish the reader to take to heart the message of Hazrat Shaikh Zakariyya (R) - the establishment of Zikr Majalis throughout the world.