“Opens at 5:00-20:00” the sign reads at Masjid Jami’ Al-Hikmah. This is a welcoming invitation to discover a place of peace. Masjid Jami’ Al-Hikmah stands in South Jakarta. It is located on Jl. Moch. Kahfi II No.1. This is in the Ciganjur area of Jagakarsa.
Masjid Jami’ Al-Hikmah may not yet have garnered many reviews. But its doors are open to all. The mosque welcomes visitors from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily.
Let’s turn our attention to another old mosque in Jakarta. It is named Masjid Jami Kampung Baru Inpak. This mosque offers a glimpse into Jakarta’s rich Islamic heritage. It was built by merchants from India. These merchants frequently traveled to Batavia. The mosque is now a cultural heritage site. The DKI Jakarta government protects it.
Construction of Masjid Jami Kampung Baru Inpak began in 1743. It was completed in 1748. Sheikh Abubakar led the build. He was a Muslim merchant from India.
Once upon a time, Masjid Jami Kampung Baru Inpak was called the Moorsche Tempel. This name appeared in a Dutch article in 1829. The term “Moorish” then meant Indian Muslims.
The original structure has seen changes. Only the keranka central square remains intact. Carved setandan grapes are still there. Some pillars on the windows remain too. In the 1980s, a flyover construction damaged the mosque.
The base of Masjid Jami Kampung Baru Inpak is square. It has a pyramid-shaped roof. This design mirrors traditional Javanese buildings. These buildings often feature four central pillars. These pillars support the roof.
The mosque covers about 1,050 square meters. The floor is covered in white tiles. Green and red mats add color. An antique lamp hangs from the ceiling. It has been there since the mosque’s beginning. The original carved wood pulpit was beautiful. It is now in the Jakarta History Museum.
Another historic mosque is Al-Mansur Mosque. It is also called Masjid Jami Al Mansur. You can find it in Jembatan Lima, Tambora. Raden Abdul Malik founded it in 1717. The mosque served as a place of worship. It also served as a center for community education. It played a role in Indonesia’s fight for independence. KH. Mohammad Mansyur led this fight. He tried to raise a Red-and-White flag on the minarets. After his death in 1967, the mosque was renamed Masjid Jami al-Mansyur.
The main hall is the oldest part of Al-Mansur Mosque. It measures 12 by 14.40 meters. Four solid pillars stand in the middle. These pillars have unique decorations. The roof has a limasan shape. The tower is cylindrical and 12 meters high.
These mosques stand as testaments to Jakarta’s past. Each tells a story of faith, struggle, and community. They offer a peaceful escape from the city’s hustle.