Masjid Al-Ittifaq, Sungai Nibong Kecil

Masjid Al-Ittifaq, Sungai Nibong Kecil, Penang (3 September 2011)


Masjid Al-Ittifaq (GPS: 5.33283, 100.2871), also known as Masjid Sungai Nibong Kecil, is an old mosque that has been renovated and expanded a few times. It is located at Kampung Seberang Paya in Sungai Nibong Kecil. The area is now often regarded as part of the Bukit Jambul locality, being right next to the Bukit Jambul Golf Course.

Masjid Al-Ittifaq began as a small surau that expanded over time to become a full-fledged mosque. Unfortunately, as with many old mosques, the expansion has erased the original architecture, leaving it with a structure without any particular architectural style.

Masjid Al-Ittifaq (5 November 2008)

My visit to Masjid Al-Ittifaq

I paid a visit to Masjid Al-Ittifaq on 10 February, 2014. I had the pleasure of being received by Mr Hunis Che Ngah, who volunteers as the web administrator for the mosque. I arrived at 10:00 am sharp, and was shown around the mosque.

In front of the mosque building is an Islamic school building. It is called Sekolah Agama Madrasah Tarbiah Auladiah. It is not part of the mosque proper, but belongs to the Islamic Council (Majlis Agama Islam). The building is used to conduct religious classes. It was inaugurated on 12 December, 2013.

After we have cleansed our hands and feet, Mr Husni took me into the prayer hall. He explained the five daily prayers that Muslims perform, called the solat. These can be performed at the mosque or within a surau. On the wall of the prayer hall are digital clocks showing the various prayer times, as well as the time for dawn and dusk. In addition to the solat, Muslims are expected to come to the mosque for Friday prayers. On regular days, only two rows of the prayer mat are occupied by worshippers, but on Friday, the congregation often spill into the corridors. The worshippers are led by the Imam and they call face the direction of the Ka'aba, in Mecca.

I had a very nice visit to the mosque and am warmed by the hospitality. It is nice to be reminded that Muslims are gracious people and that people of different faiths can actually live together happily.

Masjid Al-Ittifaq (10 February 2014)


The ground-level prayer hall at Masjid Al-Ittifaq (10 February 2014)


Staircase going upstairs to the upper prayer hall of Masjid Al-Ittifaq (10 February 2014)


The upstairs-level prayer hall at Masjid Al-Ittifaq (10 February 2014)


The verandah of Masjid Al-Ittifaq (10 February 2014)


Sekolah Agama Madrasah Tarbiah Auladiah, Sungai Nibong Kecil (10 February 2014)

Contact Information

Masjid Al-Ittifaq
Sungai Nibong Kecil
11900 Bayan Lepas, Penang
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/masjid.alittifaq/
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/masjidalittifaq/

Getting there

Masjid Al-Ittifaq is located along Jalan Tun Dr Awang. Rapid Penang buses no. 301, 302, 303, 304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309 and 401E all pass through Jalan Tun Dr Awang.

Masjid Al-Ittifaq is on the Map of Jalan Tun Dr Awang

Masjid Al-Ittifaq is on the Map of Bukit Jambul

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