Projek Dialog

Madrasathul Gouthiyyah Mosque

  • The only mosque in Brickfields.
  • It started off as a madrasah (school) giving Al-Quran lessons to children.
  • The mosque was originally a small wooden surau in this same area known back then as Kg. Khadijah.
  • Most Muslims in Malaysia are followers of Mazhab Syafie but this mosque follows Mazhab Hanafi, a different Islam teaching.
  • Mazhab Hanafi asar prayers are around 5:30pm, an hour later than Mazhab Syafie which is at around 4:30pm.
  • Most Mazhab Hanafi followers do not eat crabs.
  • Goutiyyah means one who is helpful. This mosque was named after a respectable imam, Imam Abdul Qadir Jailani, who loved to help people.
  • His birthday is celebrated at only 2 mosques in KL, including this mosque!
  • The imams here are from India!
  • Main language used is Bahasa Melayu & Tamil
  • During Friday prayers, imams wear a special robe called “chaya”.
  • Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad, Brickfields Opening hours: 5am – 7:30am, 12:30pm – 9:30pm Tel: 013-334 6509
    •   ]]>

    Share your thoughts!

    More Articles

    Latest Blogs
    Projects
    Digital Diversity Festival
    Otak Jam
    Pesta Filem Kita
    Challenges Of Religious Representation
    Fatah dan Farah
    LMAO
    About Us

    Meet the team of Projek Dialog

    Get To Know Us