Masjid al-Furqon

Nestled in the heart of Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia’s bustling campus, Masjid al-Furqon stands as a testament to architectural transformation. Originally designed by Achmad Noe’man, the mosque once echoed the simplicity of Masjid Salman ITB with its earth-toned facade and functional design. This original structure, built in the 1980s, featured a roof devoid of the typical dome. However, Masjid al-Furqon underwent a complete metamorphosis in 2004, thanks to funding from the Islamic Development Bank. This renovation modernized the campus and dramatically altered the mosque’s appearance. Today, the mosque stands in stark contrast to its former self. The mosque’s unique roof, still without a traditional dome, is crowned by a striking calligraphy of the word “Allah” that rivals the height of the surrounding university buildings. Masjid al-Furqon boasts four floors. The ground floor serves as a hub for student activities, houses the DKM Masjid offices, and provides space for the Islamic Tutorial program. The upper three floors are dedicated to prayer. With a capacity exceeding 10,000 worshippers, Masjid al-Furqon is recognized as one of the largest campus mosques in Indonesia, and perhaps even Southeast Asia. Surrounding the mosque is a spacious courtyard and a long corridor, or “selasar”. Four entrances lead into the mosque, each with separate stairways for men and women. Inside, the floors are crafted from wood, not ceramic, adding to the unique atmosphere. The renovation, spearheaded by then-Rector Prof. Dr. H. Fakry Gaffar, M.Ed., aimed to modernize the campus and establish UPI as a prominent Islamic university with the Islamic Tutorial Center at its heart. Masjid al-Furqon stands as a symbol of this transformation.