In a quiet corner of Jerusalem, the Al-Huda Mosque stands as a testament to community spirit and resilience. Al-Huda Mosque, formerly Masjid Kampong Coronation, was built in 1925. It served the Muslim villagers of Kampong Tempe, Kampong Chantek, Kampong Banjir, and Kampong Holland. The land for Al-Huda Mosque was a gift. A Hindu landowner, Navena Choona Narainan Chitty, donated it in 1905. The original mosque was a wooden structure. Its multi-tiered roof resembled traditional Javanese mosques, reflecting the heritage of Kampong Tempe’s residents. In the 1960s, the community rallied to rebuild Al-Huda Mosque. They needed a stronger, more permanent structure. Fundraising was a community-wide effort. They sold tempeh, a fermented soybean cake for which Kampong Tempe was known. Community members contributed portions of their salaries. Even street hawkers volunteered to collect donations. Their collective effort culminated in the completion of the new brick and concrete mosque in 1966. Al-Huda Mosque continued to evolve. In 2015, renovations expanded the prayer hall. A heritage gallery was also added. This gallery showcases the mosque’s rich history. It displays photographs and artifacts, including a kentong, a traditional cylindrical drum used for the call to prayer. Al-Huda Mosque’s story is more than just bricks and mortar. It is a story of community, generosity, and dedication. It’s a reminder of how people, united by a common purpose, can achieve remarkable things.
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