Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin
Mosque in Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia
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The Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin (Indonesian: Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin), is the city's principal grand mosque.[1] Construction began in 1964, continued actively from 10 November 1974, and the mosque was inaugurated by President Suharto on 9 February 1981.[2][3][4][5]
| Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin | |
|---|---|
Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin | |
 Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin | |
  Location within South Kalimantan | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Region | |
| Active | |
| 1981 | |
| Location | |
| Location | Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Coordinates | 3°19′08.4″S 114°35′28.5″E |
| Architecture | |
| Style | Distinctive dome, Madinah-inspired design |
| Completed | October 1979 |
| Specifications | |
| Capacity | 15,000 (7,500 inside + 7,500 courtyard) |
Interior area | 5,250 m² |
Minaret height | 45 meters |
| Website | |
| https://masjidrayasabilalmuhtadin.com | |
History
The mosque's location was formerly the grounds of Van Tatas (Benteng Tatas), a Dutch‑colonial empire military and administrative post in Banjarmasin.[6][7][8] Fort Tatas was originally a VOC (Dutch East India Company, Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie) stone fort built with permission from the Sultan of Banjarmasin in 1756.[6][9]
The mosque is named in honour of Sheikh Muhammad Arsyad al-Banjari (1710 – 1812 AD), an Islamic scholar associated with the Banjar kingdom and present-day South Kalimantan.[2][10]
Architecture
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The mosque occupies a site of about 100,000 m² and can accommodate up to 15,000 worshippers.[11] The main prayer hall covers roughly 5,250 m² and provides space for around 7,500 people, while the courtyards and other areas can hold an additional 7,500 worshippers.[11]
Its design combines traditional Banjar and Middle Eastern mosque architecture.[12] A central dome, inspired by the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, five minarets, the tallest is 45 metres. Ironwood (kayu ulin), a material good for Kalimantan’s humid climate, is used in parts of the structure.[12]
It has a layered Banjar stile roof, decorative ornaments, as well as Arabic calligraphy.[13] There are geometric patterns on fences and windows, and pillars and doors have floral carvings.[13]
In 2014, the local government of South Kalimantan announced plans to expand the mosque’s size in response to increasing numbers of worshippers and pilgrims.[14]
Leadership
The mosque is led by Yayasan Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin (SYIMA), mandated for 2025–2028.[15] The foundation’s current chairman is Muhammad Tambrin.[5][16] He is supported by deputy chairmen Musa Usman Assegaf, Ahmadi Al-Atas, and Zainal Abidin al-Husainy al-Kutbi.[15] Patrons of the mosque include the governor of South Kalimantan[17] and other provincial officials. Notable advisory board members are the rector of UIN Antasari Banjarmasin, the local chairman of the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI), and the head of Dewan Dakwah Islamiyah Indonesia (DMI) for South Kalimantan.[15]
