Mohd Puzi Mohamed (Project Chairman)
Hardback, 440 pages
9789819418374

Two Centuries in the History of Masjid Sultan

For over two centuries, Masjid Sultan has stood as a spiritual anchor and cultural landmarkin the heart of Singapores Kampong Gelam. This bicentennial edition unveils not only themosque’s storied past but also fresh, revelatory insights that challenge long-held assumptions-shedding new light on its founding, leadership, and enduring legacy.

Among the most compelling discoveries in this book is the revelation that Masjid Sultan’sorigins date back to 1819, not 1824 as widely believed. Sultan Hussain Shah, acting withremarkable foresight, personally commissioned the mosque’s first wooden structure using hisown means, establishing a place of worship for the nascent Muslim community even before Raffles’ financial contribution. This crucial finding reframes the mosque’s origin story as one of indigenous initiative.

Contents

Timeline

Section A: Dome of Leadership

• 1. Sultan Hussain Shah and Masjid Sultan: Contributions of the Royalty, Legacies, and National Heritage – Prof Hadijah Rahmat
• Suara Azanmu – Prof Hadijah Rahmat
• 2. Masjid Sultan’s First Structure of 1819 and the Second, Enlarged, Tiered-Roof Mosque – Dr Imran bin Tajudeen
• 3. Building the Third And Current – Mosque Structure – Dr Imran bin Tajudeen
• 4. A Legacy of Leadership: Sultans, Trustees, and Imams – Mohd Puzi Bin Haji Mohamed
• Masjid Sultan, Masjid Bersejarah – Suratman Markasan
• 5. Trustees and Leadership – Ustaz Dr Mohamed Qusairy Bin Thaha
• 6. Implementation of ISO 9001 to Improve Quality and Service in Masjid Sultan – Ustaz Mohd Jakfar bin Haji Embek
• 7. Roles and Identities: A Sociological Lens – Dr Norshahril Saat

Section B: Dome of Community

• 8. Masjid Sultan Centre of Values: Voices of the Community – Rhaimie Wahap
• 9. Eko-Sistem Keilmuan – Ustaz Mohd Jakfar bin Haji Embek
• 10. Truth: Warisan Keilmuan – Ustaz Dr Mohamed Qusairy Bin Thaha
• 11. Masjid Sultan and Its Precinct: Nurturing Confidence and Resilience – Ustaz Dr Mohammad Hannan Hassan
• 12. Cultural Heritage and Placemaking – Julina Khusaini
• 13. Wanita dan Pembangunan: Sumbangan Relawan Sayap Wanita Masjid Sultan – Dr Kartini Anwar
• 14. Visual Art: Inspiration and Collaboration – Masturah Bte Sha’ari
• 15. Masjid Sultan and Kampong Gelam: A Symbiotic Relationship – Dr Mohd Aidil Subhan
• 16. Masjid Sulan Singapura: Dini, Kini dan Lini – Mohd Raman Daud
• 17. Charting a Path to the Future – Mohd Puzi Bin Haji Mohamed

Syair Masjid Sultan Yang Dwi-abad Berdaulat dan Memberkat – Dr Azhar Ibrahim

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