Al Mahdi Tower – The Arusha Jamaat Housing Project Completed Successfully

Alhamdulillah, the construction of Al Mahdi Tower on Plot No. 13, Sokoine Road/Swahili Street in Arusha Town has been successfully completed. Our deepest appreciation to the Office Bearers, Managing Committee, Trustees and members of Arusha Jamaat for their unwavering support and to the Africa Federation Office Bearers and Trustees for their concerted efforts. Our sincere appreciation is also extended to the AFED Housing Board Advisor Alhaj Shabir Najafi, Project Coordinator Br. Mohamed Moledina, AFED Housing Board members and all donors who have supported this project in one way or another. 

This landmark project was launched by the Arusha Jamaat for its members who needed a good and reasonable accommodation near our centre in Arusha, the project was undertaken by the Africa Federation Housing Development Board in collaboration with Arusha Jamaat. 

The completion of the project marks a new chapter in the history of Arusha Jamaat whose vision of having its own building has been accomplished, by the grace of Allah (SWT).

Building Overview: 

The Al Mahdi Tower is a modern 13-storey multipurpose building designed to cater to both commercial and residential needs. The structure includes: 

• Basement level dedicated to secure parking and amenities like Generators etc.

• Ground floor, mezzanine, and the first three floors comprising of well-planned commercial office spaces.

• Floors four to ten, each having two three-bedroom residential apartments for rental purposes, priority to the Arusha Jamaat members.

• The eleventh floor features a four-bedroom apartment, for rental purpose.

• The twelfth floor is home to a state-of-the-art Ladies Gym, a generous donation by the Jaffer Family Foundation of New York, USA which will serve the health and well-being of the community’s female members.

• The thirteenth floor has been fitted with dedicated personal hygiene amenities exclusively for users of the Ladies Gym.

The rental income generated from the commercial spaces and residential apartments will be utilized to support Arusha Jamaat's operational and administrative expenses, including Tabligh, Education, Health and General Welfare assistance for the deserving members of the Jamaat thereby promoting sustainability. The building will also add to the capital assets of the Jamaat, this being a vision of Africa Federation to encourage member Jamaats to re-develop its properties for higher yields as the demand for modern and reasonable housing needs are increasing.

It is pleasing to note that the ground floor has been successfully leased to a reputable bank on a long-term lease agreement with the Jamaat, ensuring a steady and reliable source of income. Furthermore, all residential units have been allocated to the members of Arusha Jamaat, and Insha’Allah, will be ready for occupation by 1st June 2025.

The official inauguration ceremony of the magnificent Al Mahdi Tower is scheduled to take place in Arusha on Sunday, 18th May 2025. Formal invitations for the Opening will be sent out by Arusha Jamaat in due course.

We pray to Allah (SWT) to grant us all the tawfeeqat and that this remarkable achievement may serve as a source of encouragement and benefit for the community members of Arusha Jamaat and amplify as a testament towards the vision of the Africa Federation leadership in creating long-term sustainability and in easing some of the housing burden for our community members in all Jamaats under Africa Federation.

Alhaj Akil Hirji

Chairman

Housing Development Board of Africa Federation

Date: 16th April 2025.