Darus Saadah, the first Chinese Mosque in Negeri Sembilan

Posted on May 13, 2012 by openseam

By Azlan Kamarudin

Source: Azlan Kamarudin

Darus Saadah Complex, known as the first Chinese Mosque in Negeri Sembilan, is found in Negeri Sembilan. Its unique architecture is inspired by Xi An Mosque in Jian Xin, China, as well as a building in Uzbekistan. These two buildings formed major resources of concepts and style that are the pride of the Chinese community.

A courtyard and a pavilion form the heart of Darus Saadah Complex. It houses Muslims Reverts’ Association and acts as the main place for Muslims to gather and exchange views — activities which were the stronghold of ancient Chinese philosophers. These beliefs also indirectly unite the community through events organised here.

The interior of the prayer area, which can accommodate 500 people, is enlivened with decorative Chinese carvings imported from China, The colour red, used in every corner of the complex, makes this Chinese mosque stand out in its environment.

Like other meeting point, Complex Darus Saadah provides basic facilities such as a multipurpose hall, seminar rooms, conference rooms, and hostels to which singles and visiting family groups are given priority when attending an event or a course at Darus Saadah.

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For more information on their activities, get in touch with the Muslim Reverts’ Association on Facebook or visit the blog of Darus Saadah.

Pattani Mosque and Islamic Centre

Posted on May 10, 2012 by openseam

This is Pattani Mosque, the biggest in the province of Pattani, which also houses an Islamic Centre.

Source: R. Yusof

Al-Azhar Mosque in Padang

Posted on May 7, 2012 by openseam

By Badril H. S.

Masjid Al-Azhar, situated along the edge of Prof Hamka Road, in the district of Air Tawar Barat, is easily seen by residents and passersby in the town of Padang. This grand mosque is the highlight and pride of the community of Air Tawar Barat.

Source: Badril H.S.

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Badril is 23 years old, and works as a online media photojournalist.

A Mosque in Gunung Kidul

Posted on May 6, 2012 by openseam

by Sya Taha

On that same trip, we went to the first mosque built by my father in Sodo, a kelurahan (village) part of the kecamatan (subdistrict) Paliyan, in the kabupaten (regency) of Gunung Kidul.

Masjid Darun Najah

The roof of the mosque follows the classic Javanese style of roofs. The highest point of the mosque, a silver dome, is sold separately and made specially by one shop.

Corridor of school beside the mosque

Government-funded schools usually spring up next to mosques. This secondary school has slight damages to it from the 2004 earthquake.

The building of this mosque started in 1999, when the foundations were laid. It has been made wakaf , or endowed as community property, in the names of my father’s mother and my mother’s father: Hajjah Saedah Abdullah and Haji Mohd Yasin Yahya, respectively.

Mosques in Ponorogo!

Posted on May 5, 2012 by openseam

By Sya Taha

At the end of 2008, my mother and I went to her ancestral village in Ponorogo, Indonesia. Her parents, or my grandparents, migrated to Singapore from Indonesia in the early 30s. Interestingly, they met and married in Singapore, but in fact came from neighbouring perdesaan (villages) in the same kecamatan (district) in Ponorogo: Bungkal and Bekare.

The first mosque, Al-Falah, has been around for a long time — I wonder if it was standing when my grandfather was still living here?

Masjid Al-Falah

Interior of Masjid Al-Falah

This second mosque, Al-Khodijah, was funded by my father about 15 years ago. There is now a primary school built next to it. The villagers named it after my mother, Katijah.

Interior of Al-Khodijah

Coming soon: more mosques in Indonesia!