Holy Place #3 - Grand Mosque Al-Furqan, Kualasimpang City

^{Front View of Grand Mosque Al-Furqan}

Located among the shops in the shopping center of Kualasimpang City, Al-Furqan Grand Mosque is here to be a reminder and a balance in the busy buying and selling activities that take place every day. Al-Furqan Grand Mosque has a modern architecture that is beautiful to the eye, which certainly makes this mosque not only function as a place of worship, but also a work of art that brings peace.

Location

The full address is on Letjend Suprapto Street, Kualasimpang City District, Aceh Tamiang Regency, Aceh Province.

^{The appearance of the mosque from a distance at dawn, where there is no activity in any of the shops that are still closed.}

📌Location on Google Maps
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KQe1jfPNkVgxBkc36

📌Location on Steem Atlas
//:# (!steematlas 4.28361157 lat 98.05918783 long Masjid Raya Al-Furqan d3scr)

🕖 Operating hours every day are 04.00 until 22.00.

The Building

Al-Furqan Grand Mosque is designed in a modern architectural style while still maintaining traditional Islamic elements. The most striking elements is the white color that dominates the entire building, giving it a clean and holy feel. The mosque building has two symmetrical floors, with a large dome at the top that gives a majestic impression. When the mosque's lights are turned on at night, the dome looks like a radiating light, giving a deep impression.

The pure white walls make the space of Al-Furqan Grand Mosque appear larger and brighter, creating a cozy atmosphere for worship. Even when the mosque is filled with worshippers, the impression of not being claustrophobic is still felt, plus the windows scattered around the mosque allow sunlight to enter gently.

Al-Furqan Grand Mosque was designed with great harmonization in mind, with the floor covered in soft-colored marble that matches the white walls. Arabic-style mosaic ornaments adorn the walls, making each side of the mosque look elegant.

Supportive Facilities

The mosque building is also equipped with various facilities that support the comfort of worshipers.

^{The spacious and clean ablution area is well separated between men and women, and by using water troughs and some using taps.}

^{Toilets that are always well-maintained also add to the comfort for worshipers. Some are just for urinating, while others are for defecating and bathing.}

^{A large parking area for motorcycles, while cars are usually parked on the road in front of the mosque.}

Conclusion

Al-Furqan Grand Mosque is not only a place of worship, but also an inspiring work of art. Every part of the building, from the dome, to the interiors, to the lighting, creates the perfect atmosphere for solemn worship and makes it a very special place, giving peace in the midst of noise and light in the midst of darkness.

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