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| '''Masjid Kampong Siglap''' is a historic mosque located in the ] neighbourhood in the ]. It contains a ] known as the '''Tahriz Al-Quran Center of Singapore''' and dates back to more than 80 years. In 2009, the mosque was heavily damaged by a fire, but has been reopened since then. | '''Masjid Kampong Siglap''' (مسجد قرية الظلام) is a historic mosque located in the ] neighbourhood in the ]. It contains a ] known as the '''Tahriz Al-Quran Center of Singapore''' and dates back to more than 80 years. In 2009, the mosque was heavily damaged by a fire, but has been reopened since then. | ||
| == History == | == History == | ||
| The date of construction of the first mosque structure is not known, with the plaque of the ] on the old mosque dating back to 1902.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=About Us {{!}} Masjid Kampung Siglap Darul Quran Singapura |url=https://www.mks.org.sg/about-us |access-date=2024-12-30 |website=Masjid Kampung Sigla |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Kampung Siglap Mosque {{!}} learnislam |url=https://learnislam.sg/mosque/kampung-siglap-mosque/ |access-date=2024-12-30 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=M {{!}} Reinstate Works To Kampong Siglap Mosque |url=https://m-illuminazione.com/projectreferences/reinstate-works-to-kampong-siglap-mosque/ |access-date=2024-12-30 |language=en-US}}</ref> However, it was most likely constructed at an earlier date, a theory which was backed up by testimonies of former residents living in the area.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> The older structure was said to have been built by the villagers living in Siglap in the colonial era, while the plaque is believed to have been installed on one of the mosque's earlier 20th-century renovations.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> A 1992 article from ] states that the mosque was built in 1912.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=10 June 1992 |title=Kampung feel kept alive in Siglap mosque |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19920610-1.2.30.17 |work=The Straits Times |pages=22}}</ref> | The date of construction of the first mosque structure is not known, with the plaque of the ] on the old mosque dating back to 1902.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=About Us {{!}} Masjid Kampung Siglap Darul Quran Singapura |url=https://www.mks.org.sg/about-us |access-date=2024-12-30 |website=Masjid Kampung Sigla |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Kampung Siglap Mosque {{!}} learnislam |url=https://learnislam.sg/mosque/kampung-siglap-mosque/ |access-date=2024-12-30 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=M {{!}} Reinstate Works To Kampong Siglap Mosque |url=https://m-illuminazione.com/projectreferences/reinstate-works-to-kampong-siglap-mosque/ |access-date=2024-12-30 |language=en-US}}</ref> However, it was most likely constructed at an earlier date, a theory which was backed up by testimonies of former residents living in the area.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> The older structure was said to have been built by the villagers living in Siglap in the colonial era, while the plaque is believed to have been installed on one of the mosque's earlier 20th-century renovations.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> A 1992 article from ] states that the mosque was built in 1912.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=10 June 1992 |title=Kampung feel kept alive in Siglap mosque |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes19920610-1.2.30.17 |work=The Straits Times |pages=22}}</ref> | ||
| Following ] in 1965, a new, larger mosque was built at the site and completed in 1992.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Muis {{!}} Kampung Siglap |url=https://www.muis.gov.sg/mosque/Our-Mosques/Mosque-Directory/Kampung-Siglap |access-date=2024-12-30 |website=www.muis.gov.sg}}</ref> It was opened on the 27th of December of the same year.<ref name=":0" /> The older mosque structure was still preserved, however, and converted into an activity hall.<ref name=":3" /> Later renovations further converted it which was named the ''Tahfiz Al-Quran Center of Singapore''.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> The new structure of the mosque preserved the kampong architectural style of the former building as well.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" /> | Following ] in 1965, a new, larger mosque was built at the site and completed in 1992.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |title=Muis {{!}} Kampung Siglap |url=https://www.muis.gov.sg/mosque/Our-Mosques/Mosque-Directory/Kampung-Siglap |access-date=2024-12-30 |website=www.muis.gov.sg}}</ref> It was opened on the 27th of December of the same year.<ref name=":0" /> The older mosque structure was still preserved, however, and converted into an activity hall.<ref name=":3" /> Later renovations further converted it which was named the ''Tahfiz Al-Quran Center of Singapore''.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> The new structure of the mosque preserved the kampong architectural style of the former building as well.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" /> | ||
| === 2009 fire incident === | === 2009 fire incident === | ||
| In 2009, an ] attack was performed against the mosque which resulted in severe damage to the mosque, destruction of the prayer hall and the collapse of the roof.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Ho |first=Stephanie |last2=Koh |first2=Jamie |title=Siglap |url=https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=a9e727aa-c3b4-41a1-969c-1ac718843d34 |access-date=2024-12-30 |website=National Library Board |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=10 tahun selepas kebakaran besar Masjid Kampung Siglap – Apa yang sudah berubah? |url=https://berita.mediacorp.sg/singapura/10-tahun-selepas-kebakaran-besar-masjid-kampung-siglap-apa-yang-149211 |access-date=2024-12-30 |website=BERITA Mediacorp |language=en}}</ref> Subsequent investigations revealed that the act was performed by a rogue teenager.<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=9 October 2009 |title=Fire insurance mandatory for mosques soon |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20091009-1.2.10.6 |work=The Straits Times |pages=8}}</ref> The mosque was then closed but reopened in 2011 after all the necessary repairs and upgrading had been done.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":4" /> In addition to that, the mosque's staff received extra training in case of another fire.<ref name=":4" /> | In 2009, an ] attack was performed against the mosque which resulted in severe damage to the mosque, destruction of the prayer hall and the collapse of the roof.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":6">{{Cite web |last=Ho |first=Stephanie |last2=Koh |first2=Jamie |title=Siglap |url=https://www.nlb.gov.sg/main/article-detail?cmsuuid=a9e727aa-c3b4-41a1-969c-1ac718843d34 |access-date=2024-12-30 |website=National Library Board |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |title=10 tahun selepas kebakaran besar Masjid Kampung Siglap – Apa yang sudah berubah? |url=https://berita.mediacorp.sg/singapura/10-tahun-selepas-kebakaran-besar-masjid-kampung-siglap-apa-yang-149211 |access-date=2024-12-30 |website=BERITA Mediacorp |language=en}}</ref> Subsequent investigations revealed that the act was performed by a rogue teenager.<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=9 October 2009 |title=Fire insurance mandatory for mosques soon |url=https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/digitised/article/straitstimes20091009-1.2.10.6 |work=The Straits Times |pages=8}}</ref> The mosque was then closed but reopened in 2011 after all the necessary repairs and upgrading had been done.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":4" /> In addition to that, the mosque's staff received extra training in case of another fire.<ref name=":4" /> | ||
| == Architecture == | == Architecture == | ||
| The present mosque is built in the Malay architectural style in order to retain the "kampong" aesthetic and appearance. Architectural elements include the timber beams to support the roof, as well as the roof trusses, both of which are similar in appearance to the interior of a typical Malay village house. The capacity of the mosque's prayer hall is 3,000 worshippers. | The present mosque is built in the Malay architectural style in order to retain the "kampong" aesthetic and appearance.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":3" /> Architectural elements include the timber beams to support the roof, as well as the roof trusses, both of which are similar in appearance to the interior of a typical Malay village house.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":6" /> The capacity of the mosque's prayer hall is 3,000 worshippers.<ref name=":5" /> | ||
| == See also == | == See also == | ||
Latest revision as of 05:48, 30 December 2024
20th-century mosque in Singapore| Masjid Kampong Siglap | |
|---|---|
| مسجد قرية الظلام | |
 | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | 451 Marine Parade Rd, Singapore 449283 |
| Country | Singapore |
.svg)  Location in Singapore | |
| Geographic coordinates | 1°18′34″N 103°55′40″E / 1.3094729°N 103.9276613°E / 1.3094729; 103.9276613 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | mosque |
| Style | Malay architecture |
| Date established | Unknown, earliest mention 1902 |
| Completed | 1992 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 3,000 |
| Minaret(s) | 1 |
Masjid Kampong Siglap (مسجد قرية الظلام) is a historic mosque located in the Siglap neighbourhood in the East Region, Singapore. It contains a madrasa known as the Tahriz Al-Quran Center of Singapore and dates back to more than 80 years. In 2009, the mosque was heavily damaged by a fire, but has been reopened since then.
History
The date of construction of the first mosque structure is not known, with the plaque of the mihrab on the old mosque dating back to 1902. However, it was most likely constructed at an earlier date, a theory which was backed up by testimonies of former residents living in the area. The older structure was said to have been built by the villagers living in Siglap in the colonial era, while the plaque is believed to have been installed on one of the mosque's earlier 20th-century renovations. A 1992 article from The Straits Times states that the mosque was built in 1912.
Following Singapore's independence in 1965, a new, larger mosque was built at the site and completed in 1992. It was opened on the 27th of December of the same year. The older mosque structure was still preserved, however, and converted into an activity hall. Later renovations further converted it which was named the Tahfiz Al-Quran Center of Singapore. The new structure of the mosque preserved the kampong architectural style of the former building as well.
2009 fire incident
In 2009, an arson attack was performed against the mosque which resulted in severe damage to the mosque, destruction of the prayer hall and the collapse of the roof. Subsequent investigations revealed that the act was performed by a rogue teenager. The mosque was then closed but reopened in 2011 after all the necessary repairs and upgrading had been done. In addition to that, the mosque's staff received extra training in case of another fire.
Architecture
The present mosque is built in the Malay architectural style in order to retain the "kampong" aesthetic and appearance. Architectural elements include the timber beams to support the roof, as well as the roof trusses, both of which are similar in appearance to the interior of a typical Malay village house. The capacity of the mosque's prayer hall is 3,000 worshippers.
See also
References
- ^ "About Us | Masjid Kampung Siglap Darul Quran Singapura". Masjid Kampung Sigla. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "Kampung Siglap Mosque | learnislam". Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "M | Reinstate Works To Kampong Siglap Mosque". Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "Kampung feel kept alive in Siglap mosque". The Straits Times. 10 June 1992. p. 22.
- ^ "Muis | Kampung Siglap". www.muis.gov.sg. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ Ho, Stephanie; Koh, Jamie. "Siglap". National Library Board. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- ^ "10 tahun selepas kebakaran besar Masjid Kampung Siglap – Apa yang sudah berubah?". BERITA Mediacorp. Retrieved 2024-12-30.
- "Fire insurance mandatory for mosques soon". The Straits Times. 9 October 2009. p. 8.