Masjid Al-Islah
| Masjid Al-Islah | |
|---|---|
Jawi: مسجد الإصلاح | |
 Masjid Al-Islah in 2025 | |
.svg.png)  Location in Singapore | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | 30 Punggol Fld, Singapore 828812 |
| Country | Singapore |
| Coordinates | 1°24′05″N 103°54′06″E / 1.4013989°N 103.9015299°E |
| Architecture | |
| Architect | Formwerkz Architects[1] |
| Completed | 2015 |
| Capacity | 4,000 |
Masjid Al-Islah (Jawi: مسجد الإصلاح; Al-Islah Mosque) is a mosque located in Punggol within the North-East Region, Singapore. Built in 2015, it is the only mosque situated in the Punggol neighbourhood.
Etymology
The mosque's name, "Al-Islah" is an Arabic word which usually means "to reform" although it can also be translated as anything relating to improvement and transformation into something better.[2][3] The name of the mosque was chosen by the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura as it was decided the mosque would be holding programs for religious reform and community activities.[4] Aside from that, Islah is also considered as an important term in the Islamic religion.[5]
History
Plans for a mosque to be built in Punggol had been made as early as the year 2013. The plans were eventually finalized and the proposed mosque was named Masjid Al-Islah.[4][6] Construction on the mosque was completed by 6 June 2015.[7][8] The mosque was the first mosque to be built in Punggol, since 2001 when Masjid Wak Sumang, an earlier and smaller mosque, was demolished along with the Kampung Wak Sumang village that stood along the shores of Punggol in 1995.[9] The construction of a new mosque made it an easy destination for worshippers living in the Punggol area, whom would no longer need to travel to Masjid Al-Mawaddah or Masjid Al-Istiqamah to complete their Tarawih prayers.[10]
In 2016, the Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong, visited the mosque during the Islamic month of Ramadan and broke his fast alongside the other worshippers.[11]
Architecture
Masjid Al-Islah is built in a modern, urban architectural style, with natural elements like leaves and water incorporated into it.[12][13] The main prayer hall at ground level is accessible from all sides.[12] The total capacity of the building is at least 4,000 worshippers.[7] The mosque structure was designed by Formwerkz Architects.[13] It has also won an award from the Singapore Institute of Architects.[13]
Accessibility
Masjid Al-Islah is adjacent to the Punggol Temporary Bus Interchange and by extension, the Punggol MRT/LRT station and Waterway Point. It is also within walking distance from Cove LRT station.[14]
See also
References
- ↑ "Al-Islah Mosque / Formwerkz Architects". ArchDaily. 4 September 2015. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
- ↑ Tan, Charlene (24 April 2014). Reforms in Islamic Education: International Perspectives. A&C Black. p. 4. ISBN 978-1-4411-4617-5.
- ↑ Lane, Jan-Erik; Redissi, Hamadi (2016). Religion and Politics: Islam and Muslim Civilisation. Routledge. p. 135. ISBN 978-1-317-06793-1. Retrieved 12 June 2020.
- 1 2 "Punggol mosque to be named Masjid Al-Islah". Berita Harian. 1 September 2013. p. 4.
- ↑ Malik, Maszlee (2016). Foundations of Islamic Governance: A Southeast Asian Perspective. Taylor & Francis. p. 171. ISBN 978-1-315-41464-5. Retrieved 16 June 2020.
- ↑ "Punggol mosque named Al-Islah". The Straits Times. 1 September 2013. p. 17.
- 1 2 "New mosque in Punggol opens". The Straits Times. 6 June 2015. p. 6.
- ↑ "Inauguration of the family-friendly Masjid Al-Islah". Berita Harian. 6 June 2015. p. 34.
- ↑ Tuminah Sapawi (19 January 1995). "Quiet fishing village in Punggol to go down in history". The Straits Times. p. 26. Retrieved 5 August 2026 – via NewspaperSG.
- ↑ Nur'adilah Mahbob (21 June 2015). "Residents of Punggol do not need to travel far for their Tarawih prayers". Berita Harian. p. 8.
- ↑ "Iftar at Al-Islah". Berita Harian. 30 June 2016. p. 10.
- 1 2 "Al-Islah Mosque / Formwerkz Architects". ArchDaily. 4 September 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Nature, up close". The Straits Times. 10 October 2015. p. 6.
- ↑ "Masjid Al-Islah (Mosque) - 30 Punggol Field (S)828812". www.streetdirectory.com. Retrieved 18 May 2025.
