THE WORTH VISITING MOSQUES IN MALANG

Jami’ Mosque,

Claimed as one of the oldest mosques in east java, the Great Jami’ mosque is gracefully charismatic and reassures all of worshiper. According to some prominent clerics or elders, some areas around pillars are the best spot to seclude yourself for praying. The mosque lies on Merdeka street no.3 across from the main town square. Jami’ Mosque was first established in 1890 AD on the 3,000 m2 state-owned land. According to the existing inscription, Jami’ Mosque was built in two phases. The first stage was built in 1890 AD, then the second phase began on March 15, 1903, and completed on September 13, 1903. Judging from its shape, The Great Mosque Jami’ Malang is a marriage between Java and Arabic architecture. 

Tiban Mosque      Tiban mosque was sited on Turen sub-district, Malang, East Java. This is the most shocking mosque ever built in Malang because it has been said that the mosque was built by genie for only one night. Do you believe it or not? You will not ever believe it, will you? Well, This 9-storey mosque is actually an Islamic boarding school built by Madurese cleric named Romo Kiai Ahmad in 1978. It is he along with his disciples who designed and established the mosque since then. Each storey in this extraordinary mosque has its own function. The first to fourth storeys function as boarding school. The sixth storey is family room. The fifth to eight storeys are used as shopping centre. In addition, Every August 17, the boarding school organizes gathering and flies the national flag of Indonesia weighing more or less one quintal.      Sabilillah Mosque, Sabilillah mosque was built in August 8, 1974 and situated on Ahmad Yani Street no 15, Malang, East java. Every corner of Sabilillah mosque hides philosophical values to commemorate the struggle of Muslim warriors in colonial era. 17 pillars around Sabilillah mosque represent the Independence Day. The 8-meter high floor to ceiling means August. The width of the mosque and the height of tower are 45 meter high, which symbolize the struggle of Indonesian nation in 1945. The distance between one pillar to another are 5 meters long. It represents Pancasila and Islamic principle.        AR Fachrudin Mosque  Completely built in 1995, A.R Fachrudin has exotic and modern architecture. The mosque was officially announced in 1998 by the third president of Indonesia B.J Habibie. This four- storey mosque lies on Raya Tlogomas Street which is one of well-known access roads to Batu City. The third and fourth storey are used as a place of worship and lecturing. A place of ablution is at the second storey. The first storey is mostly used as an administration office and extracurricular activities. Often, A.R Fachrudin serves as one of tourism objects in Malang. AR Fachruddin has accurate Qiblah direction and was demonstrated by CASA (Assalaam Astronomy Students Club).  AR. Fachrudin serves not only as a place of worship, but also the center of Islamic activities for the entire academic community and the general public.