“A flower of faith.” That’s what comes to mind when I think of Musholla Baiturrohim. This Musholla Baiturrohim is a serene sanctuary. It stands in Jakarta, Indonesia. Let’s explore this unique place of worship.
The Musholla Baiturrohim is located on Jl. Kayu Manis X No.17. It’s open 24/7. Although there are no reviews yet it is a place to come back to.
Now, let’s delve into another Baiturrahman in Jakarta. This Masjid Baiturrahman offers spiritual coolness amidst Indonesia’s political hub. It is located in the MPR/DPR complex in Senayan, Jakarta. The mosque is managed by the Secretariat General of MPR/DPR. Its unique design resembles a tanjung flower. The idea came from a DPR member who visited the Philippines. There, they saw a mosque with similar architecture.
Masjid Baiturrahman stands on elevated ground. This makes it prominent despite not being as large as other buildings in the complex. The building features geometric shapes with sharp lines. It’s painted bright green. The dome is octagonal with sharp lines forming its corners.
In front of the mosque, a pendopo acts as a transition area. Stairs connect the pendopo to the main building. A terrace surrounds the main building. It displays teak wood carvings of leaves. These carvings form the doors to the mosque’s main hall. Beside the terrace sits a large bedug. It is 1.97 meters in diameter and 3 meters long. The wood comes from Blora forest. The surface is made from Australian cowhide.
The interior of the Masjid Baiturrahman is beautiful. The space feels open. Only two wooden pillars support it. A tanjung flower-shaped chandelier hangs beneath the dome. The walls feature tanjung flower ornaments. A minimalist mimbar stands in front of the main hall. It covers half the wall, which is painted white. The main hall has two levels. The upper level is for female worshippers.
Baiturrahman means “house of compassion.” It symbolizes comfort and divine love. The Masjid Baiturrahman was built between 1993 and 1997.
So, as we stand here, remember the dual nature of Baiturrohim and Baiturrahman. One, a simple, always-open place for prayer. The other, a symbol of serenity amidst political activity. Both offer a space for reflection. Both embody the spirit of Jakarta. Take a moment to appreciate this contrast. Let the stories of these places resonate within you.