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Masjid Al-Abdul Razak, established in 1965, has been a hub of religious education and discussions, providing valuable insights to Muslims in Singapore through the teachings of renowned Ulamas and Asatizahs since its inception.
This proud legacy of fostering knowledge and enhancing Islamic living is sustained by our esteemed Asatizahs, alongside the dedicated members of our Mosque Management Board (MMB) and staff. Leveraging the power of technology, we have expanded our reach by bringing our enlightening lectures online, connecting with a wider audience.
Furthermore, our mosque continues to undergo ongoing structural improvements, driven by our commitment to uplift our community and provide enhanced facilities for our congregants.
Masjid Al-Abdul Razak derives its name from Abdul Razak, a prominent Arab businessman from Kuwait who not only owned the land on which the mosque stands but also generously sponsored its construction. The late Tuan Syed Hussain Ali Habsyi was appointed as the revered Imam of the mosque, and he resided in the quarters located behind the mosque itself. Alongside a group of elders from the local community, they took on the responsibility of caring for the mosque before any official appointments were made. Their tireless dedication stemmed from a genuine love and deep reverence for the mosque.
Under the guidance of Imam Tuan Syed Hussain Ali Habsyi, Masjid Al-Abdul Razak flourished as a renowned center for Islamic scholarship. His efforts to invite well-known and respected clerics to the mosque not only enriched the knowledge of its attendees but also garnered the mosque a reputation as the preferred choice of Islamic leaders, earning it the title of "Masjid Pilihan Ulama - The Choice of Mosque for Islamic Leaders."
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Originally, the mosque was exclusively open to male congregants. However, with the establishment of the first Mosque Management Board (MMB), which included the late Imam Tuan Syed Hussain Ali Habsyi and other proactive individuals from the congregation, dedicated efforts were made to create a segregated area within the mosque to accommodate female worshippers.
While our mosque did not have an official education department, it has been a beacon for Islamic knowledge and Da'wah since its early days. Esteemed clerics and Asatizahs initiated various knowledge-sharing initiatives within our mosque. One such longstanding tradition is the Mawlid Dibaie, which continues to be celebrated to this day. Additionally, Ustazah Habsah Senin has been conducting weekly Fardhu Ain classes for Muslimah, an educational program that has endured over time. These initiatives have grown alongside our mosque, nurturing both our congregants and our Asatizahs.
The construction of the mosque began in mid-1964, during Singapore's time under Malaysian rule. It was completed at the end of 1965, shortly after Singapore gained independence from the Malaysian Federation. The late Mr. Yusof Bin Ishak, Singapore's first President, officially inaugurated the mosque in March 1966. In 1991, the mosque came under the administration of the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore, further solidifying its role in the community.