Friday, 21 March 2014

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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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