Singapore Islamic Hub

Singapore Islamic Hub
Hab Islam Singapura
هاب اسلام سيڠاڤورا
Singapore Islamic Hub on May 2017
General information
Type Campus, Religious Institution
Architectural style Islamic architecture
Location Braddell Rd, Toa Payoh, Singapore
Coordinates 1°20′34″N 103°51′08″E / 1.3428081°N 103.852322°E / 1.3428081; 103.852322Coordinates: 1°20′34″N 103°51′08″E / 1.3428081°N 103.852322°E / 1.3428081; 103.852322
Completed 2009
Owner Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura
Masjid Muhajirin
مسجد مهاجرين
Muhajirin Mosque
Basic information
Location Singapore 275 Braddell Road, Toa Payoh, Singapore
Affiliation Islam
Branch/tradition Sunni Islam
Website http://muhajirinsg.blogspot.sg/
Architectural description
Architectural type Mosque
Completed 1977
Construction cost S$6.0 million (2009 Upgrade)[1]
Capacity 3,000

The Singapore Islamic Hub (Abbreviation: SIH; Malay: Hab Islam Singapura; Jawi: هاب اسلام سيڠاڤورا) is a religious campus that houses Masjid Muhajirin, Madrasah Irsyad Zuhri Al-Islamiah and the headquarters of Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (Muis). These institutions combined (mosque, madrasa and majlis) create a cohesive and symbiotic whole, embodies the Islamic principles of Iman, Ilmu and Amal (Faith, Knowledge and Deeds) respectively[2].

History

In the late 1970, it was the site of Masjid Muhajirin. Muis previously operated out of offices at Empress Place. In 1988, MUIS moved to a 6-story S$6.5 million office building known as the Islamic Centre of Singapore, next to Masjid Muhajirin[3][4].

In 2006, the mosque was closed and both buildings were demolished and rebuilt to form the current Singapore Islamic Hub. Built at a cost of S$32 million[5], the campus was officially opened in July 2009, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of Muis[6].

Muis Headquarters

The tallest structure within the SIH campus, known as the "Muis Building", houses the headquarters of Muis.

Masjid Muhajirin

History

Masjid Muhajirin was the first mosque to be built with the help of the Mosque Building Fund (MBF). Construction of the institution began on October 1975 and completed on April 1977, opened by Minister for Social Affairs at that time, the late Othman Wok. The original mosque featured an onion-shaped dome of the Persian-Indian architectural style atop its minaret, and also bore influences from traditional Minangkabau design[7].

Due to the institution's rich history, the mosque is part of the Toa Payoh Heritage Trail[8].

Architecture

Though integrated with the other blocks of SIH, the design and architecture of the mosque building differs from the other blocks of SIH. The extensive usage of glass panels and aluminum grilles creates a contemporary architectural style blending with arabesque geometric motifs inspired by architectural styles from across the Islamic world include arches incorporated into its windows and external walls, as well as designs on its barricades with timber-coloured concrete roof supports. The double-tier pointed roof of the mosque also feature traditional Malay style ochre tiles[9].

Madrasah Irsyad Zuhri Al-Islamiah

Transportation

The building is accessible from Braddell MRT station.

References

  1. ↑ http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/infopedia/articles/SIP_1534_2009-06-23.html#muhajirin
  2. ↑ "Islamic Hub | Late evening view of SIH". Archnet.org. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  3. ↑ "NewspaperSG - Terms and Conditions". Eresources.nlb.gov.sg. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  4. ↑ "ISLAMIC CENTRE OF SINGAPORE AT 273 BRADDELL ROAD DECORATED …". Nas.gov.sg. 1988-05-29. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  5. ↑ https://image.slidesharecdn.com/39ee8ff8-22ef-4ad8-9692-01d8aa42e120-160116044606/95/portfolio-of-thant-zin-oo-compressed-29-638.jpg?cb=1452919966
  6. ↑ https://islamicevents.sg/blog/events/muis-40th-anniversary-celebrations-singapore-islamic-hub-sih-open-house/
  7. ↑ "Masjid Muhajirin". Roots.sg. Retrieved 2017-05-25.
  8. ↑ https://roots.sg/visit/trails/toa-payoh-trail
  9. ↑ http://www.nhb.gov.sg/~/media/nhb/files/places/trails/toa%20payoh%20trail%20booklet%20full%20set-low%20res.pdf#Masjid Muhajirin
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