Masjid Pusara Aman
| Masjid Pusara Aman | |
|---|---|
Jawi: مسجد بوسارا أمان | |
The main entrance to Masjid Pusara Aman. | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Sunni Islam |
| Location | |
| Location | 11 Lim Chu Kang Rd, Singapore 719452 |
| Country | Singapore |
Location in Singapore | |
| Geographic coordinates | 1°22′22″N 103°41′40″E / 1.3727245°N 103.6943142°E |
| Architecture | |
| Completed | 1972 |
Masjid Pusara Aman (Jawi: مسجد بوسارا أمان; Mosque of the Peaceful Cemetery) is a mosque and funeral parlour located between Lim Chu Kang and Choa Chu Kang in the West Region, Singapore. Built in 1972, it is located along the Jalan Bahar road, next to the Pusara Aman Muslim Cemetery.
Etymology
The name of the mosque, Pusara Aman, is a combined form of two Malay words, pusara and aman. Pusara means "cemetery" and Aman means "peaceful" or "safety."[1][2][3]
History
Masjid Pusara Aman was built in 1972 along the Jalan Bahar road, under orders from the Ministry of Health.[4] The land which the mosque sits on is rented Temporary Occupation License (TOL) land, thus the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura continues to work with the respective governmental agencies to preserve the mosque.[4][5]
Aside from the usual daily prayers and the Friday prayer, Masjid Pusara Aman also functions as a funeral parlour, offering Islamic burial services that include washing the deceased and funeral prayers.[4][5][6] In 2014, a cafe was opened in the mosque which was met with positive feedback from the public despite initial criticism about the concept.[7] The mosque is also known for being popular amongst Muslim youth, some of which have administrative roles in the mosque.[8]
Accessibility
There is a bus stop that leads directly to the mosque.[9] Additionally, the mosque has a shuttle bus service that only operates on weekends, starting in 2019.[10]
See also
References
- ^ Oxford English-English-Malay dictionary. Oxford Fajar. United States of America: Oxford University Private. 2022. ISBN 9789834725877.
- ^ Comprehensive Malay Dictionary: English • Malay • Malay • English. Pelanduk Publications. 31 December 2000. ISBN 9679787508.
- ^ Ghazali, Amar; Rizwan, Muhammad (2006). Dictionary English-Malay Malay-English (1st ed.). Selangor, Malaysia: Crescent News. ISBN 9789830618074.
- ^ a b c "It continues to "live" amongst the dead". Berita Harian. 11 May 2007. p. 10.
- ^ a b "Status of land tenure for Masjid Al-Firdaus and Masjid Pusara Aman". Ministry of Culture, Community & Youth. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ "Keeping the Faith". Zakaria Zainal. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ "Opening a cafe inside a cemetery". Berita Harian (in Malay). 10 May 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ Hussain, Afiqah (17 March 2025). "Belia aktif imarah Masjid Pusara Aman, anjur program 'Night Walk' dan pelbagai usaha mesra jemaah". BERITA Mediacorp. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ "B/S 31051 - Pusara Aman Mque (Jln Bahar) | Bus Stop Information | Bus Interchange". businterchange.net. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ Musfirah, Ira. "Masjid Pusara Aman lancar khidmat percubaan bas ulang-alik hujung bulan ini". BERITA Mediacorp. Retrieved 29 May 2025.