Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka — Attraction in Singapore

I just want to give my opinion and feedback as a local Muslim and I work nearby. I love this masjid and the vibes, Alhamdulillah, one of the reasons why I choose this masjid to perform zohor congregational prayer because The imam ustaz Khairul the way he lead the prayer follow the way how our prophet taught us, pray with serenity, calm not rushing in solat, not like previously I solat in other masjid also near by my work place, The imam solat too fast no tranquility in each posture of the prayer. Alhamdulillah May Allah bless ustaz Khairul, barakallahu fik, but sadly I heard recently, someone lodge a complaint that ustaz Khairul solat too slow or prolonging the last sujud, for me is not an issue, and please mosque management if other jemaah have the rights to complaint about his solat too slow in their own interpretation and desire that's not suit for they nafs and ego and as a management mosque that Allah give you the amanah you should also take notes and I will also want to give feedback, please advise your old age Imam, when lead prayer as a imam don't rush, don't solat too fast after prayer make du'a mumbling, 10 minutes solat with calm and tranquility won't effect your life and job, won't effect your sustenance, how you will be calm in solat if the imam solat too fast? If others can complaint ustaz solat too slow, how about your other imam that you appointed in the same mosque that old aged imam solat too fast, hope you advise them too, because if your old aged imam continues to solat too fast. I I feel uncomfortable and maybe I will not pray there again. Sorry about this as a jemaah I have the rights to bring up this issue as what others have issue ustaz solat too slow, me too have issue with imam solat too fast, and I don't feel calm, as a old age imam they should know about hadith what our prophet warned us about pray too fast.

Abdullah ibn Mughafal reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, the worst thieves among people are those who steal from their prayers.” It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, how do they steal from their prayers?” The Prophet said, “They do not complete its bowing or prostration properly. The most miserly of people are those who are miserly with the greeting of peace.” Source: al-Muʻjam al-Awsaṭ...

Masjid Omar Kampong Melaka is unique because it is the oldest mosque in Singapore and also the only mosque with an ancient Melaka (or Malacca) architecture.

After Stamford Raffles founded Singapore in 1819, he designated a place for the Malays to live in, and that led to the birth of Kampong Melaka (Malacca Village). To provide a prayer hall for the Malays who were Muslims, Syed Omar bin Aljunied built Singapore's first mosque in 1820. It was then just a simple wooden structure with an attap roof made from the fronds of the nipa palm. In 1855, it was replaced by a brick structure, but the Melaka architecture was retained, and no minaret was erected. Between 1981 and 1982, it underwent a major renovation without altering its Melaka archtecture or adding a minaret to it. It was only in 1985 that a minaret with a small dome roof was erected at the entrance of the mosque. On 11 November 2001, the National Heritage Board declared it a historical site.

Before the 1950s, the population of Kampong Melaka was mainly Chinese, many of whom were immigrants from China. Singapore was in turmoil during the 1950s and 1960s, and racial riots erupted in parts of Singapore. Yet, the mosque was untouched, and more remarkable was that the Chinese of Kampong Melaka lived in harmony with the mosque officials and worshippers.

Today, the noisy and rowdy neighbourhood, Kampong Melaka, is gone, its residents having long been resettled elsewhere under the government's urban renewal programme. Only Masjid Omar Kampong Mekaka still stands stately, flanked this time by a government building on one side and high-end apartments on the other. It is within easy walking distance of Clarke Quay...

This is an honour that we had been given to drop by here for prayers. Do note this mosque is more than 200 years.Feels especially grateful as it is for the usual Friday congregation as well.

Lets dive in!

Location: Near to Ministry of Manpower, this is one mosque that we had been wanting to go for years. There are very limited parking lots here, especially for thise driving. But those riding, there are some hidden alleys, which we will not say🤭.. fyi, this mosque is quite hidden away from main view.

Amenities: There are no convenience stores here but there will be some place for 'drinking' ready soon. The mosque itself however provides a tranquil feel that we enjoyed thoroughly. If you are inside, come on in for prayers and enjoy the feel of being at ease.

Parking: It is a challenge but available in other buildings yeah. Motorcycle can definitely find a lot somewhere.. but just dont get caught if illegaly parked yeah

All in alll, a recommended...