Masjid Al-Abdul Razak
| Masjid Al-Abdul Razak | |
|---|---|
Jawi: مسجد العبد الرزاق | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | 30 Jln Ismail, Singapore 419285 |
| Country | Singapore |
Location in Singapore | |
| Coordinates | 1°19′24″N 103°54′26″E / 1.3233071°N 103.9072963°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Completed | c. 1965 |
Masjid Al-Abdul Razak (Jawi: مسجد العبد الرزاق; literally Mosque of Abdul Razak) is a mosque in Kembangan, Singapore. Built in 1965, it is named after Abdul Razak, an Arab merchant who funded the construction of the mosque.
History
The mosque was built in 1965 on land that was donated as waqf by Abdul Razak, an Arab businessman from Kuwait who had immigrated to Singapore.[1][2] It was officially opened in 1966 by the President of Singapore, Yusof Ishak.[3][4] Due to its small size, the mosque was formerly opened to only male worshippers as there was a lack of sufficient space to create a musalla for female worshippers.[5] After the mosque ownership fell into the hands of the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), it was extensively renovated in 1997 to improve its main prayer hall and its main facilities.[1]
In 2007, the mosque fell into an extensive state of disrepair, which included cracked floor tiles and the roof leaking during rainy days.[6] The mosque was then closed for a year before reopening in 2009.[6] The mosque was later amongst the many mosques and Islamic institutions that participated in a nationwide campaign against drugs.[7]
In 2019, volunteers from Buddhist organization Shinnyo-en helped to divert heavy traffic from Jalan Ismail in order to allow congregants to access the mosque for the Friday prayers.[8][9][10] During the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, the mosque had restricted access for tarawih prayers, with congregants having to register online for slots in order to gain entry.[11] After the pandemic had ended, the mosque went back to its usual service and in 2023 it received an upgrade for its video systems.[12]
Mawlid Diba'i
Masjid Al-Abdul Razak is one of the few mosques in Singapore that have the tradition of Mawlid Diba'i, a form of the Mawlid celebrations.[1] This tradition involves reciting prayers and poetry praising the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It was first organized by Muslim scholar 'Abd al-Rahman ibn Ali al-Shaybani al-Zabidi, a jurist from the Shafi'i school of thought also known by his title Imam al-Daiba'i.[13] The topic of Mawlid Diba'i is highly debated amongst Muslim scholarship, with the notable scholars Anwar Shah Kashmiri and al-Fakihani claiming that it is forbidden in the religion due to being an innovation, while Muhammad 'Alawi al-Maliki considers it permissible.[14][15]
Accessibility
Masjid Al-Abdul Razak is located along the Jalan Ismail road, amongst landed terrace houses. The nearest MRT station to the mosque is Eunos MRT station on the East–West MRT line.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d "Masjid Al-Abdul Razak | learnislam" (in Malay). Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "Masjid Al-Abdul Razak highlights guidelines for a harmonious family". Berita Harian. 2009-12-17.
- ^ "President Yusof Ishak speaking during opening of the new Al-Abdul Razak Mosque". National Archives of Singapore. 1966-03-31. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "President Yusof Ishak officiates at opening of the new Al-Abdulrazak Mosque". National Archives of Singapore. 1966-03-31. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "The Story". Masjid Al Abdul Razak. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
The mosque was initially open exclusively to male congregation only. After the formation of the first MMB (Mosque Management Board), which comprised the late Imam Tuan Syed Hussain Ali Habsyi and other active individuals from the congregation, efforts were made to have a segregated area in the mosque for the female congregation to perform their prayers.
- ^ a b Jangarodin, Shamsul (2009-06-27). "Masjid Al-Abdul Razak is re-inaugurated after it has been upgraded". Berita Harian. p. 2.
- ^ "A proclaimed "Motorcycle Enthusiast" attends an anti-drug campaign". Berita Harian. 2019-05-18. p. 18.
- ^ Seow, B.Y. (2019-08-12). "Volunteers from Buddhist group serve as road marshals during Hari Raya prayers in Eunos". AsiaOne. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "Buddhist group lends a hand at Hari Raya prayers". The Straits Times. 2019-08-12. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "Volunteers in Singapore help Muslim neighbors during prayer gathering". shinnyoen.org. 2019-08-20. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ "Firm, yet gentle to reject entry for Tarawih prayers". Berita Harian. 2021-04-21. p. 8.
- ^ "Case study: Al-Abdul Razak Mosque". Datavideo. Retrieved 2025-09-04.
- ^ al-Daiba'i (2019). Maulid al-Daiba'i: Yasin, Tahlil and Du'a for Well-being (PDF) (5th ed.). Malaysia Sephias.
- ^ Kashmiri, A.S. al-‘Arf ash-Shadhi. Karachi, Pakistan: Qadimi Kutub Khana. ISBN 9789957674991.
- ^ al-Asqalani (1997). al-Durar al-Kāminah. Beirut, Lebanon: Dār al-Kutub al-‘Ilmīyah.