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KAMPUNG SIGLAP MOSQUE (OLD)

Masjid Kampung Siglap dates back to a century years old. According to records found behind the mimbar of the old Kampung Siglap mosque, it dates back to a century. During those years, the structure of the old mosque, has been repaired thrice. However, no one really knows how old the mosque is as no proper documentation has been kept. It has been said that everyone in the village was involved in building the mosque. Most of the villagers, being fishermen, sold their daily catch and contributed the money to raise funds for the building of the mosque. Time, effort and money were dedicated towards this project. While men toiled at their workplaces, women and even young ladies were seen carrying sand from the beach to the mosque’s construction site.

Stone masons, architects, well-diggers as well as fishermen contributed to the building of the old mosque. Upon completion, the well which once used to supply the villagers with their daily water needs, now supplies the congregators at the mosque as ablution. It’s clear water never dries even during long drought seasons.

Tabuh, Kentung and Beduk (large mosque drums) were made by the villagers themselves and were placed in the mosque so as to call people for obligatory prayers or announcing special occasions like Hari Raya Eid or Haj.

During that period, large pots , pans and cutlery were also found at the mosque and were easily assessed by the villagers for any occasions.

The plot of land where the old mosque was built was bought by the late Mdm Hajijah, mother to the late Mr Daud Bin M. Shah J.P. (alias Pok Teh Daud).          

The mosque could accommodate 500 congregators then. The old mosque now takes on a new face eversince it was finally decided to be preserved by the authorities. It now becomes the cradle of Tahfiz Al-Quran Centre of Singapore.

KAMPUNG SIGLAP MOSQUE (NEW)


The new Kampung Siglap Mosque was officially opened on Sunday, 3^rd  Rejab 1413 Hijrah (27^th Dec 1992).It was officiated by the Honourable Mufti of Singapore, Syed Isa Bin Semait.

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