Masjid Al-Mawaddah

Masjid Al-Mawaddah (Jawi:مسجد المودة; Arabic: مسجد المودة‎) is a mosque located in Sengkang, at the junction of Sengkang East Road and Compassvale Bow. Opened on 21 May 2009, the mosque's name, given by the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura is derived from the Arabic word, مودة which literally means affectionate. The name was taken from the Quran Surah Ar-Rum verse 21:

"And among His Signs is this, that He created for you mates from among yourselves, that ye may dwell In tranquillity with them, and He has put love and Mercy between your (hearts): Verily In that are Signs for those who reflect."

مسجد المودة
Masjid Al-Mawaddah
Al-Mawaddah Mosque
Religion
AffiliationIslam
Branch/traditionSunni Islam
Location
Location151 Compassvale Bow
Singapore 544997
Geographic coordinates1.2326°N 103.53273°E / 1.2326; 103.53273
Architecture
TypeMosque
Completed2009
Construction costS$10.5 million[1]
Capacity4,000
Website
http://v1.almawaddah.sg/

Al-Mawaddah Mosque

The mosque was built under the Phase 4 of the Mosque Building Fund programme to cater to the large demographic of young families in the Buangkok and Sengkang area. Aside from its numerous family friendly features for the young and the old, it also boasts a number of environmentally friendly features that are energy-conserving. Due to this mosque has attained the Greenmark Certification (2009 & 2011) from the Building and Construction Authority.[2]

The open-to-all concept and "Family Friendly" theme proposed by the mosque promises various programmes and facilities to enhance community bonding among the different races and families across the different age groups.[3]

The mosque's capacity is increased to 4,000 worshipers during peak periods.[4]

Services

Other than serving the religious needs of the Muslim community, the institution also provides other social services which are in line with the concept of a mosque being a multi-functional institution and a prime agent to facilitate towards an excellent Muslim Community. This encompasses the four core areas of the pillars of the mosque's activities, namely:

  1. Islamic Learning
  2. Social Development
  3. Family and Youth Development
  4. Religious Services and Referrals

Cleric comments on disciplining wife

Ustaz Mohammad Zaid Isahak, executive Imam of the Al-Mawaddah Mosque, attracted media attention when his article "How to deal with stubborn wives" (translated title) was published on national Malay newspaper Berita Harian on 13 October 2017.[5][6] The religious scholar had responded to a question on an advice column on whether a husband could "distance himself from a wife who refuses to obey him". Ustaz Zaid said that husbands should try gentle persuasion to remind their wives of their obligations their husbands, if their advice is unheeded, husbands can then leave or ignore his wife for a short period of time. The column article suggests that if such measures do not work, it is permissible under Islamic law to hit a wife, as long as it is not on the face, leaves no visible marks on her body, and that the husband is certain that the act of hitting a wife will change her disobedience.[7][8] The article sparked an outcry on social media and prompted a response from politician Faishal Ibrahim and head of the Office of the Mufti Ustaz Irwan Hadi, denouncing spousal violence of any form. Berita Harian posted clarifications from Ustaz Zaid later, saying the Quranic verse he had cited was not an excuse for a husband to physically punish or insult his wife, and it should be interpreted in the modern context".[8]

Transportation

The mosque is accessible from Buangkok MRT station.

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References
  1. http://sgforums.com/forums/3317/topics/360062
  2. MUIS Mosque Management
  3. Al-Mawaddah Mosque (About Us)
  4. http://v1.almawaddah.sg/about/
  5. "Singaporean newspaper under fire over Muslim cleric's column that suggested beating 'stubborn wives'". The Telegraph. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  6. "马来报"体罚老婆"的建议惹争议 - 8频道新闻及时事节目" [Malay paper attracts controversy with suggestions of "physical punishments on wife"]. Channel 8 News. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  7. "Berita Harian Malay column on disciplining wife elicits strong response, Nee Soon MP weighs in". 16 October 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
  8. "Violence is not acceptable in any form, says Faishal". The Straits Times. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 19 October 2017.
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