Masjid Al-Istiqamah

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Al-Istiqamah Mosque
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The Al-Istiqamah Mosque in 2006
Religion
Affiliation Sunni Islam
Location
Location2 Serangoon North Ave. 2, Singapore 555876
Country Singapore
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Location in Singapore
Geographic coordinates 1°22′10″N103°52′32″E / 1.3693388°N 103.8755775°E / 1.3693388; 103.8755775
Architecture
Style Modern architecture with elements from Nusantara, Middle Eastern and Mauritian architecture
Completed1999
Capacity3,300

The Al-Istiqamah Mosque (Malay : Masjid Al-Istiqamah), known locally as Masjid Al-Istiqamah is a mosque in Serangoon, Singapore which was completed in 1999. It is located at Serangoon North Estate, at the corner of Yio Chu Kang Road and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3, with the front entrance at Serangoon North Avenue 2. [1]

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Etymology

As one of the mosques built under the Mosque Building & Mendaki Fund scheme headed by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), [1] [2] it is named after virtuous qualities as a continuation from the first one, that being Masjid Al-Khair (The Good). Initially, the name "As-Sobr" (The Patient) was suggested for this mosque, but after consultation with a few local Islamic scholars, the name "Al-Istiqamah" (The Constant) was ultimately chosen. [1] [2]

History

Masjid Al-Istiqamah is the second mosque to be built under Phase 3 of the Mosque Building & Mendaki Fund scheme headed by MUIS. [2]

The plot for the mosque building was bought on 12 August 1992 with the fund raising arm of the Mosque Building Committee formed in June 1995. [2] The estimated amount needed was S$700,000 for the basic requirements in the initial stage of building. So few people came forward to volunteer their services that an advertisement had to be put out in the Berita Harian newspaper.

A commemorative plaque from the year 2000 at Al-Istiqamah Mosque, honouring the founding of the mosque in 1997-1999. Masjid Al-Istiqamah extra pictures - 54309113845.jpg
A commemorative plaque from the year 2000 at Al-Istiqamah Mosque, honouring the founding of the mosque in 1997–1999.

The cost of building the mosque was estimated at around $5 million. [1] [2]

Construction of the mosque began in September 1997. [1] On 11 June 1999, Masjid Al-Istiqamah was declared as a waqf (an inalienable, charitable property) and was officially accessible to the Muslim members of the public. [3] The purchase of land and construction of the mosque cost an estimated $7 million in total. [3]

On 17 June 2000, Masjid Al-Istiqamah held an opening ceremony which was attended by Mohamad Maidin Packer Mohd, Member of Parliament for Marine Parade Group Representation Constituency. [4]

The mosque in 2025 undergoing renovations Masjid Al-Istiqamah extra pictures - 54309112640.jpg
The mosque in 2025 undergoing renovations

As of 2025, the mosque is currently undergoing a renovation and upgrading to improvise its facilities.

Architecture

Architect firm James Yip and Partners designed the mosque. [1]

The prayer hall during the Asr timing Masjid Al-Istiqamah at Serangoon - 54306571691.jpg
The prayer hall during the Asr timing

The three-storeyed mosque [1] with a combination of designs from the Nusantara, Middle East and Mauritius can cater to a maximum of 3,300 worshippers at any one time. [5] Its convertible concept enables the optimisation of space and multiple functionalities of the rooms. [5]

The inside of the entrance to the main prayer hall Masjid Al-Istiqamah at Serangoon - 54307012320.jpg
The inside of the entrance to the main prayer hall

The building is divided into two general areas, via the i'tikaf section occupying the 'front' portion, and the multi-purpose section making up the 'rear'. The i'tikaf area which is roofed by solid timber can accommodate about 480, 330 and 270 worshippers on levels one, two and three respectively.

Transportation

The nearest MRT station to the mosque is the Kovan MRT station, while various bus services lead to the mosque. [6]

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Kerja pembinaan al-Istiqamah bermula bulan ini". Berita Harian (in Malay). 10 September 1997. p. 2. Retrieved 20 April 2023– via NewspaperSG.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Al-Istiqamah perlu lagi $100,000". Berita Harian (in Malay). 13 June 1997. p. 17. Retrieved 20 April 2023– via NewspaperSG.
  3. 1 2 "Masjid Al-Istiqamah diwakafkan semalam". Berita Harian . 12 June 1999. p. 12.
  4. ↑ "Bentuk pusat latihan pengurusan". Berita Minggu . 18 June 2000. p. 2.
  5. 1 2 "Masjid al-Istiqamah guna ruang secara kreatif". Berita Harian . 6 March 1999. p. 2.
  6. ↑ "Muis | Al-Istiqamah". www.muis.gov.sg. Retrieved 2025-02-05.
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