Features
Al-Abrar Mosque is
structured facing Mecca, over an area of about 448.7 sq. m. The entire building
of the mosque has been kept in a simple manner. The architectural style of the
monument is of Islamic style and is much similar to that of Sultan Mosque in
Kampong Glam.
Before the mosque was a
single storey building, the second storey to this monument was added to it
during the renovations from 1986 to 1989. During this period of renovation, the
prayer hall of the mosque was enlarged and an upper gallery was added to the
enclosed courtyard. While the outer walls of the monument have been kept
simple, the interior features include French windows which are topped with
fanlights and colored glass.
The mihrab of mosque was
also enlarged during the renovation and the inscription above it was taken from
Surah Al-Fatehah of the Holy Koran.
As of now, the renovations
made to the mosque have increased the capacity of this place, which has risen
to 900 people to its earlier 500 people. Contrasting to other neighboring
masjids, which spring to life in the evening, this mosque remains relatively
calm except for its occasional Tafsir Al-Quran, the Al-Quran interpretation
courses.
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