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Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin

The Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin (Indonesian: Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin), located in the city centre at Jalan Jenderal Sudirman No. 1, Kelurahan Antasan Besar, Kecamatan Banjarmasin Tengah, Kota Banjarmasin, Kalimantan Selatan 70114, Indonesia,[1][2] is a large regional mosque and the city's principal grand mosque, with construction initiated with the first stone laid in 1964, active building from November 10, 1974, and inauguration on February 9, 1981, by President Suharto.[3][4][5][6]

Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin
Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin
Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin
Religion
AffiliationSunni Islam
Region
Active
1981
Location
LocationBanjarmasin, South Kalimantan
CountryIndonesia
Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin is located in South Kalimantan
Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin
Shown within South Kalimantan
Coordinates3°19′08.4″S 114°35′28.5″E / 3.319000°S 114.591250°E / -3.319000; 114.591250
Architecture
StyleDistinctive dome, Madinah-inspired design
CompletedOctober 1979
Specifications
Capacity15,000 (7,500 inside + 7,500 courtyard)
Interior area5,250 m²
Minaret height
45 meters
Website
https://masjidrayasabilalmuhtadin.com
Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin

It has a capacity of around 15,000 worshippers, built on the former site of Fort Tatas along the Martapura River, it functions not only as a place of worship but also as a major religious, social, and cultural center for the Banjar community.[7][8][9][10]

History

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Plakat Masjid Sabilal Muhtadin

The site of the Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin was formerly occupied by Fort Van Tatas (Benteng Tatas), a Dutch‑colonial empire military and administrative post in Banjarmasin, which subsequently became an Islamic religious and civic center.[1][11][12][13] Fort Tatas was originally a VOC (Dutch East India Company, Vereenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie) stone fort built with permission from the Sultan of Banjarmasin in 1756.[11] In Banjarmasin’s colonial-era, Tatas Island became the site of trade, Dutch military, and shipping activity, while the surrounding city evolved around it, the later construction of the mosque on this site marked a shift from colonial control to an Islamic civic landmark.[14]

The name chosen for this Banjarmasin Sultan Mosque is a tribute and appreciation to the late Grand Scholars, Sheikh Muhammad al-Banjary Arsyad (1710 – 1812 AD), who had developed Islam in the kingdom of Banjar or South Kalimantan region now.[1][3][10]

Though the site was originally planned for the former Hotel Banjar site it was moved because the hotel site was deemed too small and the central Pulau Tatas location better suited for a grand mosque in terms of size, accessibility, and civic symbolism.[15]

Architecture

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Interior of Sabilal Muhtadin Great Mosque, Banjarmasin.

The Grand Mosque of Sabilal Muhtadin's total land area occupies approximately 100,000 m² and can accommodate up to 15,000 worshippers, its main prayer hall has capacity for 7,500 people, interior area 5,250 m², while its courtyards, and additional spaces fit an additional 7,500 worshippers.[1][2]

The mosque's design integrates traditional Banjar architectural elements with Middle Eastern Islamic influences, including a central dome inspired by the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, five minarets (one 45 m tall), and ironwood (kayu ulin) components suited to Kalimantan's humid climate.[16] Characteristic Banjar features include a multi-tiered roof for ventilation, a distinct mihrab roof, finials, corner ornaments, and Arabic calligraphy, with geometric patterns on fences and windows, and relief carvings depicting tendrils and floral motifs on pillars and doors.[17]

Expansion plans

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In 2014, the South Kalimantan government announced plans to expand the mosque's capacity to accommodate growing numbers of pilgrims, with potential additions including electrical umbrella roofs in the courtyard similar to those at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah.[18]

Leadership

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Great Mosque in Banjarmasin City, South Kalimantan, Indonesia.

The mosque is managed by Yayasan Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin (SYIMA) with a mandate for the 2025–2028 period.[19]

Muhammad Tambrin,serves as chairman, supported by deputy chairmen including Musa Usman Assegaf, Ahmadi Al-Atas, and Zainal Abidin al-Husainy al-Kutbi (all habibs, or descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad).[19]

Patrons include the governor of South Kalimantan and other provincial officials, while the advisory board features the Rector of UIN Antasari Banjarmasin, the Majelis Ulama Indonesia (MUI) chairman, and the Dewan Dakwah Islamiyah Indonesia (DMI) leader for South Kalimantan.[19]

Interior during prayer

Activities

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The mosque functions as a comprehensive Islamic center, serving both spiritual needs (worship) and community functions including education, social services, economic activities, and health programs.[20][10][6]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 "Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin". disbudpar.banjarmasinkota.go.id. Archived from the original on 2022-12-25. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  2. 1 2 "Selamat Datang". Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-03-27.
  3. 1 2 "Sabilal Muhtadin Grand Mosque Banjarmasin". www.indonesia-tourism.com. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
  4. ↑ Banjarmasin, A. S. N. "Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin". Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  5. ↑ "Overview of the Greate Mosque Sabilal Muhtadin Bejarmasin". www.scribd.com. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  6. 1 2 "KalselPedia: Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin, Masjid Terbesar di Kalsel". Banjarmasinpost.co.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  7. ↑ Tesalonikan, Yevina (2018). "Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin". Universitas Islam Negeri Antasari, Banjarmasin (in Indonesian). Universitas Islam Negeri Antasari, Banjarmasin.
  8. ↑ "Sabilal Muhtadin Grand Mosque - Islamic religious center in Banjarmasin, Indonesia". aroundus.com. Retrieved 2026-03-29.
  9. ↑ Quthni, Darul (June 2022). Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin: Percikan Pemikiran Syekh Muhammad Arsyad Al-Banjari (6 ed.). Malang: Edulitera. pp. 218–234. ISBN 978-623-485-000-0.
  10. 1 2 3 Amriddin (2022). Chapter III: Overview of the Great Mosque Sabilal Muhtadin. UIN Antasari Banjarmasin
  11. 1 2 info@driebit.nl © 2014. "Tatas, fort". www.atlasofmutualheritage.nl. Retrieved 2026-05-05.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ↑ M. S, Landscape Biography of Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, University of Groningen, 2017, [Complete thesis (PDF)].
  13. ↑ Helmi, Muhammad (2022-07-20). "Kisah Masjid Sabilal Muhtadin Berdiri di Atas Benteng dan Barak Belanda". Radar Banjarmasin. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  14. ↑ info@driebit.nl © 2014. "Banjarmasin". www.atlasofmutualheritage.nl. Retrieved 2026-05-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  15. ↑ Bbcom. "Sejarah Singkat Masjid Sabilal Muhtadin, Salah Satu Masjid Terbesar di Kota Banjarmasin". Berita Banjarmasin | Sejak 2015. Retrieved 2026-05-08.
  16. ↑ Monady, Hanief; Hasan, Muhammad; Sagir, Akhmad (2024-08-04). "Revealing Vernacular Architecture in Kalimantan's Mosques: A Comparative Study Between The Sabilal Muhtadin Grand Mosque, The Darussalam Grand Mosque, and The Islamic Center Samarinda Mosque". Al-Mada: Jurnal Agama, Sosial, dan Budaya. 7 (2): 260–279. doi:10.31538/almada.v7i2.5388. ISSN 2599-2473.
  17. ↑ Monady Hanief, Hasan Muhammad Sagir Akhmad (2024). "Revealing Vernacular Architecture in Kalimantan's Mosques" (PDF). Al-Mada: Jurnal Agama, Sosial, dan Budaya. 7 (2): 260–279.
  18. ↑ Agency, ANTARA News. "Sabilal Muhtadin Mosque to be Designed As Madinah - ANTARA News Kalimantan Selatan". Antara News. Retrieved 2026-05-04.
  19. 1 2 3 "Sturuktur Organisasi". Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
  20. ↑ "Tentang Kami - Sabilal Muhtadin: Berita dan Inspirasi Terkini" (in Indonesian). 2025-12-19. Retrieved 2026-03-27.
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