Our methodology differs substantially from other organizations that constructed masjids in Africa. In our experience, we found many masjids were built along national roads. Many of these masjids do not serve a specific Muslim community and we found many empty or poorly attended and rarely found any madrassa operating from the masjid premises. Many masjids were in a state of disrepair as no or little provision were made for repairs and maintenance.

In the last decade, our dawah groups visited many remote villages with few or no Muslims. Alhamdulillah, most villagers accepted Islam during these dawah programs. This created brand new Muslim communities. It is in these villages that new masjid complexes are built by Naqshbandi Muhammadi Order of South Africa. Masjids serve an existing Muslim community, most of whose members are new Muslims. Imams are appointed and madrassas are established. Feeding schemes for the madrassa learners and needy are also put in place. Our organization further facilitates the establishment of a masjid committee that is responsible for the managing of the masjid complex and its finances.

These masjids form more than buildings set aside for salah. They are centres of learning, feeding and community support. Many of the madrassa students are orphans due to the high prevalence of HIV/Aids in Africa.