Masjid Hang Jebat (
Jawi: مسجد هڠ جيبت) is a
mosque
A mosque (; from ar, مَسْجِد, masjid, ; literally "place of ritual prostration"), also called masjid, is a place of prayer for Muslims. Mosques are usually covered buildings, but can be any place where prayers ( sujud) are performed, ...
in
Queenstown, Singapore. It is one of the few old-generation kampung mosques left in Singapore. The mosque was iconic for its close proximity to the former
KTM
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railway tracks.
History
Located at the end of Jalan Hang Jebat, off Portsdown Avenue, Masjid Hang Jebat started as a
surau in 1952 for Malay Regiment soldiers and Muslim workers in Wessex Estate. The mosque and its adjacent road took its name from the nearby Hang Jebat military installation which in turn was named after
Hang Jebat
Hang Jebat ( Jawi: هڠ جيبت) was the closest companion of the legendary Malaccan hero Hang Tuah. Regarded in Malaysia as one of the greatest silat exponents in history, he is well known for his vengeful rebellion against the Malacca Sult ...
, one of the legendary Malaccan warriors.
When the British withdraw in 1971, the land was opened up and donations were collected to expand to upgrade the institution. In 1973, it gained its status as a mosque.
Current Status
Today, the Mosque is managed by
Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura
The Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), also known as the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (IRCS), is a statutory board of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth of the Government of Singapore. As a majlis, its role is to look af ...
. With the exception of minor upgrades and upkeeping, the mosque still retains its rustic kampung charm. It continues to play an important social role in the community by providing counselling, religious services and tuition classes.
The mosque is part of the
Queenstown Heritage Trail.
Transportation
The mosque is accessible from
Queenstown MRT station
Queenstown MRT station is an above-ground Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) station on the East West line in Queenstown, Singapore. It is built on a traffic island along Commonwealth Avenue. The station is named after Queen Elizabeth II to mark her cor ...
.
See also
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My Queenstown Heritage Trail
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List of mosques
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Religion in Singapore
Religion in Singapore is characterised by a wide variety of religious beliefs and practices due to its diverse ethnic mix of peoples originating from various countries. This means that Singapore is commonly termed as a "melting pot" of various ...
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Islam in Singapore
Practitioners of Islam make up about 15.6% of Singapore's residents, according to the 2020 census. Islam is the third largest religion in the country, after Buddhism and Christianity. Over four-fifths of Singaporean Muslims are ethnic Malay ...
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List of mosques in Singapore
There are 72 mosques in Singapore. Almost all the mosques in Singapore are administered by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura, with the exception of Masjid Temenggong Daeng Ibrahim which is administered by the Malaysian state of Johor. Twenty-three ...
References
1952 establishments in Singapore
Mosques completed in 1952
Hang Jebat
Hang Jebat ( Jawi: هڠ جيبت) was the closest companion of the legendary Malaccan hero Hang Tuah. Regarded in Malaysia as one of the greatest silat exponents in history, he is well known for his vengeful rebellion against the Malacca Sult ...
Queenstown, Singapore
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