KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed hope that the MADANI Mosque to be built on Jalan Masjid India here could also serve as a local community centre for Muslims and city dwellers.
Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the MADANI Mosque project today, Anwar said the four-storey mosque, measuring 12,142 sq ft, will also have a library, an event hall and an arts and cultural space to introduce Islam to the public.
“This mosque not only serves the purpose of a mosque in the city and reflects the philosophy about our development rooted in Islamic faith, which places good values and morals to bring Muslims together, but also embraces and shows love to the people around us.
“(Deputy Prime Minister) Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof mentioned that he suggested that there should be a cultural and arts space, a place for the community to gather at this city mosque and for non-Muslims to not feel awkward but to know the moderate values of Islam, full of mercy and wisdom,” he said.
