Getting to Know Masjid Al Jabbar Bandung, the New Icon of West Java

Dream - After being inaugurated by the Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil, on Friday, December 30, 2022, Masjid Al Jabbar in the Gedebage area of Bandung immediately attracted public attention.

Not because of the presence of the governor, who is affectionately called Kang Emil, but because the mosque, which is said to be the largest in West Java, became a topic of conversation on social media because many people misused its facilities.

In a video uploaded by the TikTok account @kelpshaakeee, several children can be seen playing in the water and swimming in the courtyard of Masjid Raya Al Jabbar. Not only that, a few visitors also appear indifferent and litter around the mosque.

But behind all that, Dream friends must know the facts behind the presence of this new icon of West Java.

Largest Mosque

This mosque is the largest in West Java and has many advantages compared to other mosques, one of which is designed to be friendly to the elderly and people with disabilities.

"Among them are ramp access and two adequate lifts, as well as special ablution rooms and toilets for people with disabilities," said Ridwan Kamil, after the inauguration of Masjid Raya Al Jabbar in Bandung.

Starting from the entrance, many residents who come are amazed by the magnificent shape of the mosque.

Accessibility for visitors with disabilities

The facilities for the elderly provided by this mosque, such as the availability of wheelchairs, make people with disabilities very enthusiastic about coming to Masjid Raya Al Jabbar.

Ramp access for people with disabilities is provided on the right and left sides leading to the mosque entrance, and there are even two adequate lifts for going up and down for wheelchair users.

Educational Center

In addition, this mosque can become an educational center because it has a comfortable library with neatly arranged tables and chairs, as well as bookshelves that you can enjoy while waiting for prayer time.

If you want to go to the library, you have to climb stairs from the modern-looking cafeteria with a minimalist wooden table interior.

Meanwhile, the Secretary of West Java, Setiawan Wangsaatmaja, said in his inauguration speech that there will be many supporting facilities that will complement the existence of Masjid Raya Al Jabbar, such as the Islamic History Museum and a thematic park of the 25 prophets.

He also hopes that after all the facilities are complete, it will become more attractive and increase the number of visitors to Masjid Raya Al Jabbar.

Source: Liputan6.com

Report: Rena Safira

Visiting Masjid Al Hikmah in New York, DMI Praises the Unity of Muslims in the US

Dream - Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Mosque Council (DMI), Komjen Pol (Ret.) Syafruddin Kambo, appreciates the unity of Muslims in the United States. The appreciation was given during DMI's visit to the Al-Hikmah Mosque Indonesian Muslim Community in Queens, New York, United States on Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

"The unity and togetherness of Muslims in the United States are extraordinary. Especially in upholding the Islamic values of mercy for all creations," said Syafruddin, who is also a former Deputy Chief of Police.

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In the meeting, Syafruddin delivered the message "Peace Message from the Indonesian Mosques to the World" to the management of Al-Hikmah Mosque, which has been standing since 1995.

In a minority Muslim country, the former Minister of State Apparatus Empowerment and Bureaucratic Reform of Indonesia 2018-2019 emphasized the importance of unity and solidarity among people of different religions.

In this visit, the DMI delegation was welcomed by Imam Muhammad Syamsi Ali of the mosque and the congregation, as well as the women's study group. Not only a visit, but the delegation also had the experience of performing prayers in the historic mosque.

Syamsi is an Indonesian who was appointed as the Imam of the Islamic Cultural Center (Masjid Raya) in New York, United States from 2001 to 2011.

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Syamsi Ali revealed that in Uncle Sam's country, he found a path as a leader who taught the value of tolerance. He is also active in Islamic preaching activities and interfaith communication in the United States, especially on the East Coast.

The congregants of Al-Hikmah Mosque come from various countries, such as the Asian and Middle Eastern Muslim communities residing in New York and Queens, who often visit.