Masjid Agung Al-Ikhlas Leupung (Aceh-besar)

If you're traveling along the Banda Aceh-Melaboh national highway, be sure to stop at the Al-Ikhlas Leupung Grand Mosque, located in Meunasah Mesjid, Leupung District, Aceh Besar Regency. The white mosque with its black dome is visible from the roadside. Travelers heading to Melaboh can stop by the Al-Ikhlas Leupung Grand Mosque to pray and rest before continuing their journey.

_{Spacious Parking Area}

The Al-Ikhlas Leupung Grand Mosque also has a spacious courtyard for parking cars and motorcycles, making it easy for passersby to stop and park their vehicles for prayers and rest. The mosque faces the road, making it clearly visible to motorists and offering views of the hills and mountains alongside the road.

_{Rest Hall}

Don't worry if you need a break after a long journey. Within the courtyard of the mosque, and to the side of it, there's a rest area for anyone who needs a break. This area is specifically designed for drivers who want to stop to pray and rest before continuing their journey. The cool air is present from all sides due to the preserved natural conditions, especially given the mosque's location nestled between mountains and rural areas.

_{Ablution Area/Bathroom}

At the side of the mosque there is a building for ablution (wudu). Don't be confused about looking for a place for ablution or a bathroom at the Al-Ikhlas Leupung Grand Mosque because there is a building for the congregation who want to perform ablution or clean themselves before praying.

_{Ablution Pool}

The water in the ablution pool is very clear and cold because the water comes directly from the mountains and is brought down using water pipes. The ablution area is always cleaned every day, making it more comfortable for the congregation to perform their worship.

_{Mosque Stairs}

Climb several steps before entering the mosque and of course sandals/shoes must be removed before entering the mosque, the holy place must be well maintained because this is a place of worship for all Muslims, the steps are equipped with stair railings as handrails to make it easier when climbing the stairs.

_{Mosque Charity Box}

The mosque's donation box, which has been locked, is located on the mosque's pillar to make it easier for the congregation who want to donate a little of what they have and as a good deed for themselves of course, some of the donations received by the mosque will be used for the construction of the mosque and the mosque's needs in preserving the mosque.

_{Mosque Fan}

Some of the mosque pillars are equipped with air conditioning fans so that the congregation can be more solemn in carrying out their prayers. Even though the weather outside the mosque is hot, when you enter the mosque it will be cooler and more comfortable, of course.

_{Mosque lights}

To illuminate the mosque at night, white lamps with unique motifs have been marketed. The uniqueness of the lamps also enhances the mosque's appearance. Several lamps have been marketed to illuminate the mosque and enhance the comfort of worship.

_{Al-Quran holy book cabinet}

To ensure that the holy book of the Qur'an is always maintained, the mosque committee or mosque administrators have provided a storage cabinet for the holy book of the Qur'an, anyone can read it and store it back in the place provided after finishing, this will ensure that the mosque is always maintained and the comfort of the congregation.

_{Qibla, Imam's Place, Mosque Pulpit}

The beautiful pulpit is on the right side of the imam's place and this is a suitable placement for the preacher when he climbs the pulpit and provides a little enlightenment or leads prayers, the pulpit is often used by the imam or preacher on Fridays/Friday prayers, after the Sunnah prayer the preacher will climb onto the pulpit to provide a little enlightenment, good deeds, reminders, and also prayers.

_{Atmosphere Inside the Mosque}

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This is my brief summary of the Al-Ikhlas Leupung Grand Mosque, located in the Meunasah Mesjid, Leupung District, Aceh Besar Regency. This mosque has provided the best for worshippers and passersby to stop by for prayers and rest.

The comfort of the mosque is paramount for worship, as it is one of the pillars of our devotion. That is all I can offer, and thank you.