Musholla Baithul Huda

Envision Musholla Baithul Huda during Ramadan in 1989. The air vibrated with anticipation. The burgeoning Muslim community of the Bukit Kencana housing complex faced a challenge. They lacked a dedicated space for Tarawih prayers. A resourceful solution emerged. A small group of residents borrowed an unoccupied house at Blok D No. 2. Musholla Baithul Huda’s story began in this humble setting. The borrowed house, though sufficient initially, quickly proved too small. The growing congregation sparked discussions after each Tarawih prayer. A shared dream began to form. The community envisioned a permanent place of worship, a beacon of faith for their growing community. This dream became a topic of serious discussion during the Eid al-Fitr celebrations following Ramadan. The momentum continued through the next major religious event, Qurban. Driven by the success of their Ramadan gatherings and a growing sense of unity, the community under the Ikatan Keluarga Perumahan Bukit Kencana (IKPBK) association, resolved to address the need for a mosque. Seven community members were chosen as formators. They were tasked with drafting a plan for a mosque construction committee and its work plan. This plan was presented and discussed in a community meeting on September 23, 1989. Two key decisions resulted from this meeting. The first was the approval and establishment of the mosque construction committee. The second was the ratification of the work plan. This plan outlined a short-term goal. A simple structure would be built for Tarawih prayers during Ramadan 1440 H. The long-term goal was the construction of a permanent mosque within approximately two years. The committee recognized the weight of their responsibility. Building a house of worship, especially one dedicated to Allah, was a monumental task. But fueled by faith, community cooperation, and the belief in divine assistance, they remained optimistic. They knew this noble task would be accomplished. The committee drew strength from national guidelines. These guidelines guaranteed the right to build places of worship. It emphasized shared responsibility between the government and the people. The committee saw their efforts as contributing to the government’s program. They hoped for positive feedback and support, particularly from the Bekasi local government. The committee’s optimism extended to fundraising. They believed that within everyone’s daily sustenance, a portion belonged to others: the poor, the orphans, and endeavors that uphold the path of Allah. This included the construction of their mosque. With humility, the committee invited all Muslims to contribute to the building of this house of Allah. And so, from shared prayers in a borrowed house to the collective dream of a dedicated space, Musholla Baithul Huda’s journey began.