adrar's al hassanian mosque

1.The main entrance of Al Hassanain’s Mosque

2.The Writer in the centre,right Layachi Aouabed, left Brahim Laouirat, at the back Mohamed Salmi,all close Friends of the Writer

3.Some Distinguished Guests were also present at the Inaugural’s ceremony

4.The Writer in the centre surrounded by Sheikh Moulay Touhami (left) & Sheikh Ahmed Bakri (right)

5.The Governor or Wali of Adrar in his welcoming speech

6.Sheikh Salem Ben Brahim in his breath-taking speech

7.The Writer , Sheikh Moulay Touhami & Kamel Cherfaoui in a relaxation moment

8.Hospitality & Generosity are deeply rooted in Adrar’s Faithful people

9.Belkheir’s the Writer Neighbour’s in Algiers is full of joy & Spiritual passion

10.A brief consultation between Sheikh Touhami & Sheikh Ahmed Bakri in the presence of the Writer

11.Ahmed Kacimi (right) Fawzi (centre) and Rachid(left) were good actors in this event

12.Sheikh Abou Bakr of Kenadsa-Bechar is a must in this kind of events

IN THE NAME OF GOD THE COMPASSIONATE THE MERCIFUL

“The Mosques of Allah shall be visited and maintained by such as believe in Allah and the last day, establish regular prayers and practise regular charity and fear none except Allah, it is they who are expected to be on true Guidance”.

Holy Quran 09-18.

Subject: THE INAUGURATION OF AL HASSANAIN’S MOSQUE IN ADRAR

*Historic Insight of Adrar:

Adrar is a province of south-western Algeria, named after its capital Adrar ,situated at a 1500 km distance south-west of Algiers the Capital, it is the second-largest province, with an

area of 427,368 km2, and the present population is estimated at approximately 350.000 Inhabitants.

Adrar's historical name was given it by the local Berber people, the Timmi, who established their ksar (fortified village)

here; the modern name is derived from the Berber Adrar (mountain), the settlement lies between the Erg (sand dunes) Chech and the Grand Erg Occidental near the streambed of the

Wadi Messaoud. The Adrar area was historically a strategic point on the trade route between North and West Africa.

It is bordered to the north by the Wilaya (province) of Bechar, El Bayadh and Ghardaïa, to the west by the Wilaya of

Tindouf, to the east by the Wilaya of Tamanrasset, to the south by Mauritania and Mali.

Adrar is composed from three Regions: Touat (Adrar, Zaouit Kounta), Gourara (Timimoun), and Tidikelt (Aoulef), divided into 11 Dairates (counties), 28 Communes (towns)

and 299 Ksars (fortified villages).

An unspeakable and incomparable beauty with oasis rosary and fields of sand roses and a body of Ksours (plural

of Ksar) climbing back up very far in the time the whole ornamented by some ancient historic monuments that

erect themselves as majestic witnesses of a passed cultural commercial and glorious Islamic civilization among

these very well-known sites, one notes the Region of Timimoun, Tamentit, and Aoulef. This intermingling gave

birth to a body of traditions and of cultural and hand-crafted practices that are still present today in the life of its inhabitants translating into a wealth of useful folklore

and a very relevant cultural heritage.

*Al Hassanain‘s Mosque inauguration ceremony:

Thursday the 30th of April 2008, the 24 Rabi II 1429 was an auspicious day for the city of Adrar And its faithful population,

this Religious landmark in the Adrar’s quarter of Ogadim was duly appreciated by both visitors and dwellers of the city.

The inauguration ceremony began with the recital of verses from the Holy Quran by a Student of the local Masjid, afterwards Sheikh Moulay Touhami, a Scholar and Imam and the Man behind

this great achievement in his speech, firstly gave a warm welcome to all the attendance and sought the blessings and

guidance of Almighty Allah as well as praising and thanking him for fulfilling this spiritual and long yearning objective.

The Governor or Wali of Adrar also stressed the need for such God’s houses to be extended to the whole Wilaya in view of

passing the message and the great legacy of Islam to the future generations , in his turn Sheikh Salem Ben Brahim, the beyond

knowledge comparison Adrar’s Scholar added that mosques are places where Muslims meet to worship their God and thank Him

for His graces.

He also said during these meetings in the mosques Muslims do remember the Islamic values of sympathising with each other and they have to forget any grudge or spite. He urged all Muslims to

stick to the precious values of Islam and obey God. He concluded his speech by praying to the Almighty God to reconcile Muslims and to guide them to the right path and thanked Sheikh Touhami for all

efforts he made to see this masterpiece and jewel standing high in the land of Touat.

What can be said about this beautiful and attractive architectural wonder is that, wonderfully, it holds the Names of the two

“Beloved” Prophet’s Grandsons: Hassan & Hussain, The two Youth Masters of Paradise “Sayyida Chabab Ahl Al Jannah” an all inspiring

and cheering glad tiding prospects!!!!

No wonder that the city of Adrar deserved more Mosques and Zawiya’s erection and inauguration because of its valuable and non

stop contribution to the rebirth of the Islamic faith, and such relevant asset is but another breakthrough and consolidation of its

genuine place as a well known spiritual reputed learning centre.

Moreover, with its 63.000 “Quran - Memorizers” or “Hufadh Al Qu’ran” over 350.000 Inhabitants and its three largest Schools or Zawiyyas respectively: the Sidi Mohamed Belkebir Zawiyya, the Sheikh Salem Ben Brahim Zawiyya and the newly Al Hassanain’s Mosque and Zawiya, Adrar can really show a perennial pride towards this spiritual achievement that is meant for the service of God and to Humanity at large in the path of truth and knowledge seeking.

بوكريطه القادر عبد محمد) ع ) البيت آل تراث خادم و مستقل كاتب

MOHAMED ABDELKADER BOKRETAFreelance-Writer & Humble Servant of the Blessed Prophet’s Household Great Heritage.

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