Imagine a haven of religious serenity. Here stands Masjid Jami As-Sa’adah in Jakarta. It is not just a place of worship. It is a symbol of religious beauty.
Masjid Jami As-Sa’adah is located in Ciater. This area in Subang is well-known as a natural tourist destination in West Java. Many accommodations offer supporting facilities. But few complement them with complete and magnificent worship facilities. One of them is the Sarimas Valley Resort.
The Sarimas Valley Resort has a magnificent mosque. It is named Masjid Jami As-Sa’adah. The name comes from the founder, the late Hj Elizabeth Sa’adah. Being inside a resort does not make this mosque exclusive. Masjid Jami As-Sa’adah is open to the public. It has even become a central place for Islamic teachings in the Ciater region.
The Sarimas Valley Resort has a unique concept. It offers lodging facilities. It also provides educational facilities. The Kubah Biru Community College is next to the mosque.
The mosque’s dome is covered with blue ceramics. Diagonal accents form a beautiful mosaic. This dome is an icon of the complex. The dome’s mosaic symbolizes equality, harmony and unity. It reflects the institution’s perspective and mindset. The windows below the dome represent many thoughts uniting. Blue lines cross from the top of the window to the top. This symbolizes a unified thought. It all leads to one point and that is Allah SWT.
Dark blue and yellow dominate the dome and the minaret’s peak. They mean cooperation and intelligence. They also signify enthusiasm to progress. There is also high tolerance for the better. Besides the dome, the mosque has unique pointed minarets. The shapes and colors of the minarets and dome resemble the Kul Sharif Mosque. This is a historic mosque in Russia.
Besides worship and religious activities, the resort maximizes the mosque. It creates religious tourism packages during Ramadan. These include i’tikaf and lectures. It also has spiritual guidance. This is a breakthrough in religious tourism concepts. It is worthy of appreciation.
So, take a moment to appreciate Masjid Jami As-Sa’adah. It is a center of faith. It is also a symbol of harmony. It is a unique blend of tourism and religious devotion. A truly special place to remember on our journey.