Masjid Jamek Sultan Ibrahim Muar — Attraction in Johor

Saw this building on a walking tour of the city back in Feb. The Masjid Jamek Sultan Ibrahim is a mosque at the western end of Maur, near the mouth of the Muar River. The mosque is a beautifully designed monumental building that befits a place designated a royal city of Johor Bahru. The design of the building has influences of western, eastern and south east asian architecture. Many of the buildings in Johor Bahru and especially this mosque is unlike other buildings in Malaysia. The building looks more like a mansion than a place of worship. The lower level has a very European, Neoclassical and Renaissance style, facade and balcony. The balustrades are decorated with a mixture of South-East Asian and European style domes and urns. The minaret shows a mixture of European, Eastern and Turkish influences. The entire building is painted predominantly in white with strips of baby blue to add a dash of colour.

I thought that the building was very pretty and marvelled at the harmonious blend of all the different styles employed...

Love this mosque. So majestic. An old mosque. The pond for muslims to take ablution so huge and blue in clour. So beautiful and i think the biggest pond i have seen . They switch the lights all the night long of the mosque. So romantic. Sadly the morning prayers consists only two rows of peoples mostly pensioners. Good for a retreat in Muar. The Hotel Traders is just a distance. I fall in love of Muar. Plenty of local dishes to choose. Johorean specialities to choose with and i have tasted all. Declicious. A strong recommendation for those who want a quiet life for holidays makers or for permanent retiriers. Not far from North South Highway and from Kuala Lumpur. I became a guest of my friend a Muarian who stayed in Kuala Lumpur a retired top...

I visited this mosque for afternoon prayers after exploring Muar, and I was impressed with its unique and traditional design. The mosque was built in 1927 and completed in 1930, and I'm grateful that it has been preserved so well. Although some parts of the mosque seemed to undergo refurbishment, the traditional carvings were still intact.

The mosque has separate sections for male and female worshippers, and the ablution area is spacious and clean. The washroom also has many cubicles, which is a plus. The parking lot is huge, and the mosque is located next to Muar river, offering an excellent view.

Overall, it was a wonderful experience to pray at a well-preserved mosque like this. I highly recommend visiting this mosque if you're...