Can a mosque whisper secrets of a nation’s birth? Masjid Baitul Anwar might just hold such whispers. Right here, in the heart of Jakarta, this unassuming mosque holds a piece of Indonesia’s fight for freedom. Masjid Baitul Anwar isn’t just a place of worship. It’s a testament to the Ahmadiyya community’s deep roots in Indonesia’s journey. The Ahmadiyya movement arrived in Indonesia in the early 20th century, during the Dutch colonial era. In 1920, Khwaja Kamaluddin, a prominent Ahmadi leader, visited Batavia, the then-capital of the Dutch East Indies, now Jakarta. He delivered speeches, sowing the seeds of the Ahmadiyya faith in Indonesian soil. Years later, Indonesian men traveled to Qadian, India, for missionary training, returning to spread the teachings further. Masjid Baitul Anwar stands as a symbol of their efforts. The Ahmadiyya community’s commitment to Indonesian independence is a lesser-known chapter in the country’s history. The second Khalifa of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Mirza Basheer-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmad, openly advocated for Indonesian independence from the Dutch. He urged Muslims worldwide to support the Indonesian cause. Ahmadi missionaries in Indonesia joined the freedom movement, working alongside prominent figures like Sukarno, who would become Indonesia’s first president. They contributed through radio broadcasts and other efforts, weaving their hopes for a free Indonesia into the fabric of the movement. Masjid Baitul Anwar, among other mosques and mission houses established by the Ahmadiyya community across Indonesia and Borneo, stands as a quiet testament to this shared history. By 1979, the Ahmadiyya Movement reported having 74 mosques in the region, a testament to their dedication and growth. Masjid Baitul Anwar represents not just a place of prayer, but a story of faith interwoven with the struggle for independence.
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