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"Muhammad Jusuf Hamka, Founder of Babah Alun Mosque"

Masjid Babah Alun is the third mosque built by Jusuf Hamka.

Masjid bergaya arsitektur Mandarin itu berdiri di pinggiran Tol Depok-Antasari, Cilandak, Jakarta Selatan, di atas tanah seluas 450 meter persegi.

The following 'Bahasa' text translated to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "The Mandarin-style mosque stands on the outskirts of the Depok-Antasari Toll Road, Cilandak, South Jakarta, on a land area of 450 square meters."

The following 'Bahasa' text translated to 'English' while preserving any html tags:

The following 'Bahasa' text translated to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "Masjid Babah Alun was founded by a Chinese convert, Jusuf Hamka. The Chinese atmosphere is strongly felt in the mosque building."

The Uniqueness of Babah Alun Mosque Built by Chinese Converts

Like in the shape of the roof, open elements and structures, as well as the use of distinctive colors, namely bright red, with walls in ivory white, which is a characteristic of the Chinese community.

The entrance of the mosque appears sturdy with a coin-shaped framework.

The entrance of the mosque appears sturdy with a coin-shaped framework.

The Uniqueness of Babah Alun Mosque Built by Chinese Converts

Before entering, we are presented with a very unique door handle. It is round in shape and made of metal. On the door handle, there is Mandarin writing. Meanwhile, the keyhole is quite large and tucked at the top of the door handle.

The mosque consists of two floors and three sections.

The mosque consists of two floors and three sections.

Bagian tengah merupakan masjid, yang diapit oleh dua bangunan di kiri dan kanannya. Berfungsi untuk tempat sholat.

The middle part is a mosque, which is flanked by two buildings on the left and right. It functions as a place for prayer.

This mosque began construction in 2019 and was inaugurated on August 20, 2020, coinciding with the Islamic New Year of 1442 Hijri. This mosque has a dome shape and Arabic calligraphy. Similar to other parts, the dome is predominantly painted in red, yellow, and green.

The Uniqueness of Babah Alun Mosque Built by Chinese Converts
Masjid Babah Alun bisa menampung sekitar 800 jama’ah. Jadi cukup luas.

Masjid Babah Alun can accommodate around 800 worshippers. So it is quite spacious.

Apart from the prayer area, this mosque is equipped with several additional facilities. There is a rest area that can be used by drivers when they are tired and want to take a short break to relieve fatigue. There is also a supermarket called "pojok halal". All products sold are guaranteed to be halal and pocket-friendly. So anyone who stops by doesn't need to worry.

The Uniqueness of Babah Alun Mosque Built by Chinese Converts
Masjid Babah Alun merupakan akulturasi dari budaya Tionghoa, Islam, dan Betawi.

Masjid Babah Alun is an acculturation of Chinese, Islamic, and Betawi cultures.

"The strikingly colorful mosque. Its architecture is indeed a symbol of the friendship between two ethnic groups that have been close to each other since ancient times, namely the Betawi and the Chinese. So, even though it is strongly influenced by the Chinese atmosphere, this mosque does not eliminate other cultures, such as the Betawi and Islam. (x)"

The Uniqueness of Babah Alun Mosque Built by Chinese Converts
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