Masjid Darul Makmur
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Etymology
The mosque's name, "Darul Makmur" is derived from the Arabic phrase "Dar al-Makmur" which can be literally translated to "Abode of Tranquility."[1][2][3] The name of the mosque was chosen by the Fatwa Committee of the Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS), out of several names which included Al-Jannah, Al-Bilal, Al-Muaasim, Al-Syuhadah and Assobirin, all of which were later rejected.[4][5]
History
In the 1980s, plans were made for the construction of a mosque in Yishun, and by 1984 the name of the mosque, Darul Makmur, was decided upon by the Fatwa Committee of the MUIS.[4][6][7] A large grassy hill located along Yishun Ring Road was then chosen as the site where the mosque would be constructed.[6] Construction on the mosque started a year later in 1985.[7] The mosque was completed in 1987 and officialized in the same year alongside Masjid Al-Mukminin, a mosque located in Jurong East.[8]
The mosque was closed on 24 April 2023 for renovation and upgrading works, which include expanding the prayer hall to accommodate more worshippers.[9][10][11] It was reopened on 7 June 2025, coinciding with the Eid al-Adha celebrations in Singapore.[10][11][12] The whole upgrading cost at least $15 million, which was collected mainly via donations and sales of food to fund the mosque.[12][13]
Accessibility
The mosque is accessible from Yishun MRT station and Canberra MRT station, both of them being on the North–South MRT line.[5]
Gallery
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The main facade of Masjid Darul Makmur after the renovations.
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Entrance to the main prayer hall.
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The main prayer hall of the mosque during the afternoon.
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The wooden minbar of the mosque. A series of Qur'anic verses from Surah ash-Sharh can be seen mounted on the upper part of the mihrab.
See also
References
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External links
- Official website of Darul Makmur Mosque
- Portal for Mosques in Singapore
- GoogleMaps StreetView of Masjid Darul Makmur
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