Masjid An-Nahdhah, (Jawi: مسجد النهضة; Malay for An-Nahdhah Mosque) is a mosque located in Bishan. The mosque was the sixth to be built under Phase III of the Mosque Building Fund program. It opened on January 6, 2006, and can accommodate about 4,000 worshippers.[2] The building also contains the Harmony Centre @ An-Nahdhah visitor center.[3]

مسجد النهضة
Masjid An-Nahdhah
An-Nahdhah Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionSunni Islam
Location
Location9A Bishan Street 14
Singapore 579786
Geographic coordinates1°12′41″N 103°30′38″E / 1.211262°N 103.510466°E / 1.211262; 103.510466
Architecture
TypeMosque
Completed2006
Construction costS$9.0 million[1]
Capacity4,000
Website
https://www.annahdhah.org/

As of January 2019, Friday prayers are available for female worshipers.

Design concept

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An-Nahdhah Mosque is a modern mosque that meets the religious needs of the local Muslim community while also offering various social services. It provides religious education, supports family, youth, and social development, and functions as an information and referral center. The mosque's design allows for flexibility, with spaces like the basement and classrooms capable of being integrated into the main prayer area when needed. [4]

Harmony Centre @ An-Nahdhah

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Harmony Centre @ An-Nahdhah
 
 
Established7 October 2006
Location9A Bishan Street 14
Singapore 579786
TypeVisitor center
DirectorUstaz Muhammad Fazalee Ja'afar
Public transit accessBishan MRT station
Websitehttps://www.facebook.com/pg/Harmony.Centre/

Harmony Centre @ An-Nahdhah is a visitor center located within Masjid An-Nahdhah. It was officially opened on October 7, 2006, by Lee Hsien Loong, the prime minister of Singapore. The centre represents one of the initiatives of the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura to bring about a greater understanding of Islam in Singapore. Since April 2013, the centre has been headed by Ustaz Muhammad Fazalee Ja'afar.[5]

The Harmony Centre showcases exhibits, artifacts and information on Islamic civilisation and lifestyle.[6] The centre also hosts talks and activities.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "MBMF Mosque". Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  2. ^ "An-Nahdhah". Archived from the original on 11 February 2007. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  3. ^ "The Harmony Centre, An-Nahdhah Mosque". Archived from the original on 3 October 2015. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  4. ^ "Project Information". Archived from the original on 2011-09-27. Retrieved 2009-08-21.
  5. ^ "Muis appoints new head for Harmony Centre". The Straits Times. April 17, 2014.
  6. ^ "Small Singapore Muslim community plays big role in religious harmony". Retrieved 1 July 2020.
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