Masjid Al-Muttaqin is the fifth Mosque completed under the Mosque Building Fund Scheme Phase I. The mosque's official ground-breaking ceremony was officiated by Mr Syed Ali Redha Alsagoff, chairman of Lembaga Biasiswa Kenangan Maulud, on 29th April 1979 and it was officially opened on 21st September 1980 by the late Mr Rahmat Kenap (MP for Geylang Serai). The chosen name Al-Muttaqin refers to the pious people who are ever aware of God the Almighty.
Located in the central area of the Singapore island, the Mosque serves the residents of Ang Mo Kio housing estates and it can accommodate up to 2,700 worshippers. It has gone beyond its religious function as a place of worship to even offer a homeopathy welfare clinic. Besides that, it also offers part-time religious classes (Madrasah) and kindergarten classes.
We branch into several units to cater for their specific needs.
These units are :
- HR/Finance Unit
- Education Unit
- Dakwah Unit
- Social Development Unit
- Muslimin Group
- Muslimah Group
- Youth Group
OUR UNIT
HR/FINANCE UNIT
At present, Al-Muttaqin has 23 full time and 4 part time staffs. We have 4 staff in administration and finance, 17 in education including part-time, 1 in dakwah unit, 1 in social development, and another 4 is our ‘mosque ambassador’ (caretaker/noja).
- To ensure our daily operation is running smoothly.
- To create a systematic work flow.
- Responsible in enhancing service oriented staff.
- To work toward Youth, Jemaah, & Community Friendly service.
- Authorized MUIS Zakat Collection Centre.
EDUCATION UNIT
Al-Muttaqin Kindergarten has established in 1981 a year after the mosque was official opened. In 1998,, the kindergarten was franchised with AMP ( Association of Malay/Muslim Professional. Alhamdullillah, our kindergarten was registered with the Ministry of Education (MOE) in the year 2004 as Al-Muttaqin Mosque Kindergarten.
As mention, Al-Muttaqin conducts classes for :
- Nursery/Kindergarten classes (for children age of 4 to 6 years old)
- Daily and Weekend Madrasah ( for primary and secondary student)
- Iqra’, Fardhu ‘Ain and Tarbiyah classes
- A.l.i.v.e. programmes for kids & teens
Currently, we have more than 500 students attending our classes from nursery to post secondary madrasah.
DAKWAH UNIT
In Dakwah Unit, our functions are as follows :
- Prepare the work schedule for daily imam & bilal for jemaah prayer including Friday prayer, Idil Fitri & Idil Adha.
- Plan & organise for Islamic celebration like Maulid Nabi s.a.w, Nuzul Qur’an, Awal Muharram, Nisfu Sya’ban, Ramadan & etc.
- Plan and organise any kuliah or classes for youth & adult including kuliah subuh, kuliah maghrib, fardhu ‘ain classes, monthly syarahan & etc.
- Work and co-operate with Social Development Unit to visit less fortunate family whenever necessary.
- Assist youth group to develop their program in penetrating the young to attract them to the mosque activity.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT UNIT
Since 1984, this unit being actively involved in :
- To register & collate database on the low income and less fortunate family residing in Ang Mo Kio area.
- Assist them by providing food ration & at times in monetary assistance at limited period.
- Collaborate with other agency/body in helping the needy. ie – RLA
- Collaborate with other agency/body in motivational talks promoting healthy lifestyle ie HPB and livelong learning courses for the low income group.
Al-Muttaqin, Social Development Unit also distributes basic food ration such as rice, oil, and sardine to needy families who are registered with MUIS and the mosque. In addition, to provide free religious classes, the mosque also conducts programmes such as skill upgrading courses and motivational talks. Since 1984, this unit being actively involved in :
- To register & collate database on the low income and less fortunate family residing in Ang Mo Kio area.
- Assist them by providing food ration & at times in monetary assistance at limited period.
- Collaborate with other agency/body in helping the needy. ie – RLA
- Collaborate with other agency/body in motivational talks promoting healthy lifestyle ie HPB and livelong learning courses for the low income group.
MUSLIMAH ( WOMENS’) GROUP
Al-Muttaqin has a pool of volunteer from Muslimah (women) group who actively involved in organizing several activities such as :
- talks on healthy lifestyle,
- weekly kebayarobic exercise session at the mosque,
- Al-Muttaqin & WINGS collaboration on the Wingscraft Project on training of cushion making,
- Organised Jumble Sale for the mosque,
- And providing assistance in every functions organised by the mosque.
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