Only those who prosper the mosques of Allah are those who believe in Allah and the Last Day, and continue to establish prayer, pay zakat and do not fear (of anyone) other than Allah, then they are the ones who are expected to be among the people. the one who got the hint
QS. At-Taubah : 18
Like two sides of a coin, discussing the Great Mosque of Central Java cannot be separated from the Great Mosque of Kauman Semarang. Why? Yes, because the Great Mosque of Central Java exists because of the Great Mosque of Kauman Semarang. Here's the story, the Kauman Grand Mosque on Jalan Alon-alon Barat Kauman Semarang has a Banda Masjid land area of 119,1270 hectares which is managed by the Mosque Welfare Agency (BKM), an organization formed by the Department of Islamic Affairs (Urais) of the Ministry of Religion.
On the grounds that the 119,1270 land area was unproductive, BKM exchanged bolsters (ruislag) for 250 hectares of land in Demak Regency through PT. Sambirejo. From PT. Sambirejo then moved to PT. Tens Indo Tjipto Siswojo. Long story short, the ruilslag process did not go smoothly, some of the land in Demak turned out to be sea, river, grave, and so on. As a result, Tanah Banda, the Great Mosque of Kauman Semarang, disappeared, because it was managed by evil and untrustworthy humans.
Through legal channels from the Semarang District Court to the Cassation at the Supreme Court, the Kauman Great Mosque (BKM) always loses. Finally, it was agreed to form an Integrated Team led by the Regional National Stability Coordination Agency (Bakorstanasda) Central Java / Kodam IV Diponegoro. At that time Pangdam IV / Diponegoro was held by Major General TNI Mardiyanto (who eventually became Governor of Central Java Province and Minister of Home Affairs). This team was initially led by Colonel Bambang Soediarto, then continued by Colonel Art Slamet Prayitno, the Head of the Kesbanglinmas Agency of Central Java Province at that time.
On Friday Legi, December 17, 1999, after Friday prayers at the Great Mosque of Kauman, thousands of Muslims intended to give pressure to Tjipto Siswojo to hand over the lands back to the mosque. They did a long march from the Great Mosque of Kauman to Tjipto Siswojo's house on Jalan Branjangan 22-23, Semarang's Old Town area.
Finally, through a long and tedious process, Tjipto Siswojo agreed to hand over the certificates of the lands to the mosque. Even though when he handed it over, Tjipto admitted that it wasn't because of pressure from anyone, but that the public already believed that Tjipto had given up his property because pressure the people of Friday leg of December 17th. Then an Integrated Team was formed with the Chairman Colonel Bambang Soediarto (from Kodam IV/Diponegoro) and Secretary Slamet Prayitno (Head of the Central Java Kesbanglinmas Agency).
It is quite difficult to write who was the most instrumental and played a role in the process of restoring the lost mosque bandha. Because quite a lot of people are involved and play a role in carrying out their duties according to their respective fields of duties and responsibilities. All of them are trying to work hand in hand on how to restore the mosque's bandha that has been lost for years.
However, I remember very well that in the early period the most intense efforts to restore the lost land of the Banda Mosque, among others; KH MA Sahal Mahfudh (then Chairman of the Central Java MUI), Drs H Ali Mufiz MPA (at that time the Chairman of the Central Java MUI/Lecturer of Fisip Undip Semarang. Then he became Deputy Governor of Central Java in pairs with H Mardiyanto. Ali Mufiz was sworn in on 28 September 2007 became Governor of Central Java because H Mardiyanto became Minister of Home Affairs), Dr H Noor Achmad, MA (a member of the Central Java DPRD/at that time Chairman of the Indonesian Mosque Youth and Youth Coordination Agency BKPRMI Central Java), and Drs HM Chabib Thoha MA (General Secretary of the Java MUI Central eventually became the Head of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Religion of Central Java). They gather almost every day at the Central Java MUI Office (north of the Baiturrahman Grand Mosque) Simpanglima Semarang. As a journalist myself, I have the task of continuing to publicize the movement of the people in an effort to restore the lost mosque bandhas. Thank God we were able to record all of these activities in the form of a book “Tracking the Lost Mosque Bandha”.
The people's movement continued like a tit for tat. The Kauman community along with all its elements continue to fight for the mosque's bandha lands to return. KH Turmudzi Taslim AlHafidz (deceased), KH Hanief Ismail Lc, H Hasan Thoha Putra MBA, Ir H Hammad Maksum, H Muhaimin S.Sos and others were some of the names that encouraged the movement. Meanwhile, through the spiritual movement of Drs KH Dzikron Abdullah, KH Amdjat AlHafidz, KH Kharis Shodaqoh, KH Muhaimin, KH Masruri Mughni provided support through other channels.
Going through politics is no less exciting. The discussion at the Berlian Building of the DPRD of Central Java Province about the bandha of the mosque was very intense. The chairman of the Central Java DPRD H Mardijo at that time led the plenary session. KH Achmad Thoyfoer MC (deceased) Drs KH Ahmad Darodji MSi, Drs H Istajib AS, Dr H Noor Achmad MA, H Abdul Kadir Karding Spi, Drs H Hisyam Alie, and many other names who all support efforts to restore the mosque bandha, Masya Allah , Subhan Allah.
The role of print and electronic journalists should not be taken lightly. Almost every day Suara Merdeka Daily, Sovereignty of the People, Daily Sore Insights, Kompas, Jawa Pos and others report on the hunt for missing mosque bandhas.
Almost all government agencies are also actively involved. These include the Regional Secretary for Central Java Province, Kesbanglinmas, the National Land Agency (BPN), the High Court, the Central Java Police, the Regional Military Command IV/Diponegoro, the Ministry of Religion, and the Semarang City Government.
Of the 119,1270 hectares of land in Banda, the Kauman Grand Mosque, Semarang that were lost, only 69.2 hectares were found. The climax was on Saturday, July 8, 2000 in the Plenary Room of the DPRD of Central Java Province, Jalan Pahlawan Semarang, Tjipto Siswojo handed over a land certificate covering an area of 69.2 hectares to Pangdam IV/Diponegoro/Chairman of Central Java Bakorstanasda Maj. Gen. TNI Bibit Waluyo (substitute for Major General Mardiyanto) to the Governor of Central Java. Mardiyanto (replaces H. Soewardi). Bibit Waluyo then became Governor of Central Java for the period 2008-2013.
The Governor of Central Java, Mardiyanto, has a brilliant idea. As tetenger or a sign of the return of the lost Land of Banda Masjid, of the 69.2 hectares, 10 hectares were taken on Jalan Gajah Raya, Sambirejo Village, Gayamsari District, Semarang City to build a mosque. On November 28, 2001, the Great Mosque of Central Java Architectural Design Competition was held. The winner is PT. Atelier Six Bandung led by Ir. H. Ahmad Fanani.
On Friday, September 6, 2002, the Minister of Religion Prof. Dr. KH. Said Agil Al-Munawar, General Chairperson of the Central MUI KH MA Sahal Mahfudh and Central Java Governor H. Mardiyanto planted the first pillars for the construction of the Central Java Grand Mosque. The day before, Thursday night, September 5, 2002, 200 hafiz from all over Central Java and Asmaul Husna led by KH. Amdjad Al Hafiz. It was originally planned to cost Rp 30 billion. Central Java Governor H Mardiyanto at the inauguration ceremony said the total construction cost was Rp. 198,692,340,000. However, in its development, according to the Deputy Chairperson of the Central Java Grand Mosque Management Agency, Dr. H Noor Achmad MA, the costs continued to increase until they reached Rp. 230 Billion.
Indonesian President Dr. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) inaugurated the Central Java Grand Mosque (MAJT) on Tuesday 14 November 2006M/23 Shawwal 1427H at 20.00. The inauguration was marked by the signing of a stone inscription as high as 3.2 meters and weighing 7.8 tons. The stone is a natural stone specially taken from the slopes of Mount Merapi, Magelang Regency. The inscription was carved by Nyoman M. Alim who is also believed to have made a miniature of the Borobudur temple which was placed in Minimundus Vienna Austria in 2001. President SBY was then accompanied by KH Habib Lutfi bin Ali Yahya, KH. MA Sahal Mahfudh, Minister of Religion Maftuh Basyuni and a number of Ministers of the United Indonesia Cabinet, Governor of Central Java H Mardiyanto and Deputy Governor Drs H Ali Mufiz MPA performed sunnah prayers at MAJT.
LOCATION
The Great Mosque of Central Java is located on Jl. Gajahraya, Sambirejo Village, Gayamsari District (formerly Pedurungan District), Semarang City.
If you come from the direction of Demak (east) to the west of the Genuk Bridge, precisely at the Trimulyo T-junction, turn left – via Kudu – Bangetayu – through the railroad tracks – towards Woltermonginsidi road. From Jln. Woltermonginsidi-turn right – via Jln. Citarum Artery (Soekarno-Hatta Street). Turn left onto Jln. Royal Elephant. It can also be from Demak via Jln. Raya Kaligawe – before the Kaligawe bridge – turn left via Jln. East Flood Canal Inspection – Jln. Sawah Besar – Soekarno-Hatta Artery Intersection and Jln. Royal Elephant.
If you come from the direction of Grobogan (Purwodadi, Gubug) pass Jln. Raya Penggaron-Pedurungan-Jln. Raya Majapahit (Brigjen Soediarto)-RS. Bhayangkara until the Macro intersection-turn right into Jalan Gajah Raya. Or until the T-junction Pedurungan take a right into Jln. Citarum Artery (Soekarno Hatta) - Jln. Royal Elephant.
If you come from the direction of Solo, Magelang, DIY, Banyumas, Kedu etc. (South). Arriving at Banyumanik, Sukun – Kanan via the Jatingaleh Toll Road. After passing the Tembalang toll gate – take a right towards Kaligawe – Demak. Before arriving at the Muktiharjo toll gate, take a left and enter Jln. Majapahit/Brigjen Soediarto-Right RS. Bhayangkara- Macro intersection Right enters Jln. Royal Elephant. You can also take the Srondol – Gombel – Jatingaleh – Peterongan market – Jln. MT. Haryono (Mataram) – Bangkong Intersection – Right – Milo Intersection – Jln. Brigadier General Soediarto/Jln. Majapahit, Macro Left Intersection – Jln. Royal Elephant.
If you come from the west (Kendal-Pekalongan-Tegal-Jakarta). From the Tugumuda roundabout go straight to the East Jln. Pandanaran-Simpanglima-Jln. Ahmad Yani - Bangkong Crossroad - Milo Intersection - Jln. Brigadier General Soediarto/Jln. Majapahit-Macro Intersection-Left-Enter Jln. Royal Elephant. You can go through the Tugumuda Roundabout-Jln. Youth (Semarang City Hall)-Johar Market-Bubakan-Jurnatan Shopping-Jln. Patimura-Perempatan Jln. Dr. Cipto-Patimura-Jln. Raya Citarum (Citarum Stadium)-Jln. Arteries Citarum (Soekarno-Hatta)-POM Gasoline Kauman Grand Mosque Semarang-Right enter Jln. Royal Elephant.
MAJT can also be accessed via Jln Kartini Raya, then via the Kartini bridge, via Jln Unta Raya and Jln Medoho Raya through to Jln Gajahraya.
MANAGEMENT AGENCY
To run the organization of the Great Mosque of Central Java, in 2003 to be exact on March 28, 2003, the Governor of Central Java H. Mardiyanto issued Decree No. 71 of 2003 concerning the Establishment of Trustees, Supervisors and Managers of the Great Mosque of Central Java Province. As Chairman Drs. H. Achmad, Deputy Chairs I, II and III Drs HM Chabib Thoha MA, Drs H Ali Mufiz MPA and Drs H Noor Achmad, MA. Secretary I, II and III Drs H Muhtarom HM, Dr Anung Sugihantono MKes and Drs H Ibnu Djarir. Treasurer I and II Drs H Zubaidi and Ir Nidhom Azhari DiplHE. On the way, Drs H Ali Mufiz MPA and Drs H Djaesar Amit resigned from their positions in the Management Board.
On March 29, 2006, the Governor of Central Java H. Mardiyanto issued a Decree (SK) number: 451.2/19/2006 concerning the Appointment of the Management of the Trustees, Advisory Board, Supervisory Board, and Managers of the Great Mosque of Central Java in 2006-2009. As the Chairperson of Prof. Dr H Abdul Djamil MA. Deputy Chairman Dr H Noor Achmad MA. Secretary Drs H Agus Fathuddin Yusuf. Deputy Secretary H. Ateng Chozany Miftah SE MSi. Treasurer Hj Gatyt Sari Chotijah SH and Deputy Treasurer H Gautama Setiadi. The Takmir Division is chaired by Prof Dr H Muhtarom HM and the Business Development Institute (LPU) Division is chaired by H Hasan Thoha Putra MBA. At the same time, the Governor of Central Java also issued a Governor's Regulation (Pergub) Number: 18 of 2006 dated March 7, 2006 concerning the Establishment of the Organization and Work Procedure of the Trustees, Advisory Council, Supervisory Board and Management of the Great Mosque of Central Java.
To finance the operations of the Great Mosque of Central Java, this mosque is equipped with various facilities and infrastructure that can generate money. These include the Convention Hall (Auditorium), Shouvenir Shop and street vendors, Office Space, Guest House, Tower of View, Parking Area and Museum of Islamic Culture. To manage this line of business, the LPU of the Great Mosque of Central Java appointed a third party (outsourcing), namely PT Madani Agung Jaya (MAJ). The signing of the MoU was carried out on August 25, 2006 at the Great Mosque of Central Java. Signed by the Head of LPU H. Hasan Thoha Putra and the President Director of PT. MAJ Yustica and witnessed by the Chairman of the Central Java Grand Mosque Management Agency, Prof. Dr. H Abdul Djamil MA. In the MoU text, it is stated that the cooperation period ends on September 1, 2010.
On Saturday Pon, September 23 2006, coinciding with the Dugderan Tradition Ceremony at the Great Mosque of Central Java, Governor H. Mardiyanto inaugurated the establishment (first broadcast) "On-Air" Radio Da'wah Islam (DAIS) on the frequency 107.9FM. Radio Studio is located on the ground floor of the Al-Husna Tower of the Great Mosque of Central Java. Central Java Governor H. Mardiyanto together with the Regional Secretary H Mardjijono SH, Head of the Information Communication and Public Relations Agency (BIKK) Drs Saman Kadarisman, Head of the Management Agency Prof Dr H Abdul Djamil MA and Responsible for DAIS Radio Broadcasting Agus Fathuddin Yusuf, conducted the first broadcast with "Greeting listeners" ” at a frequency of 107.9 MHz.
On March 30, 2009, the Governor of Central Java H Bibit Waluyo issued Decree (SK) Number 451/26/2009 concerning the Appointment of Trustees, Advisory Councils, Supervisory Boards, and Managers of the Great Mosque of Central Java in 2009-2013. As Chairman of Drs H Ali Mufiz MPA. Deputy Chairperson Dr H Noor Achmad MA and Prof Dr H Ali Mansyur SH SpN M.Hum. Secretary Drs H Agus Fathuddin usuf. Deputy Secretary Drs Muchsin Jamil MAg. Treasurer Hj Gatyt Sari Chotijah SH MM and Deputy Treasurer Hj Sofiana Subarkah. The Takmir Division is still chaired by Prof Dr H Muhtarom HM and the Business Sector is chaired by Ir H Khammad Maksum AHafidz who replaces H Hasan Thoha Putra MBA. At the same time, the Governor of Central Java also issued Governor Regulation (Pergub) Number: 22 of 2009 dated March 25, 2009 concerning the Organization and Work Procedure of the Trustees, Advisory Council, Supervisory Board and Management of the Great Mosque of Central Java. The management was appointed by the Governor of Central Java H Bibit Waluyo on Tuesday Pon, 5 May 2009 to coincide with 10 Jumadilawal 1430H.
CENTRAL JAVA'S GREAT MOSQUE
If asked, what is the specialty of the Great Mosque of Central Java (MAJ)? The answer is a lot. All the details in MAJT in my opinion are special compared to mosque buildings in Indonesia, even the world. The land area alone is spectacular: 10 hectares. Area of Main Building or Main Building for Prayer : 7,669m2 . The main building consists of two floors, the first floor for male worshipers, the second floor for female worshipers. The main room capacity is estimated to be able to accommodate 6,000 worshipers. Inside the main building is equipped with four Minarets each 62 meters high. One of the Minarets is equipped with an elevator, namely the Minaret Front (East) Right. The main dome is a semi-circle of cast concrete with a diameter of 20 meters.
The architectural style of the mosque, is a blend of Java, the Middle East (Saudi Arabia) and Greece. Middle Eastern style can be seen from the Dome and its four minarets. The Javanese style can be seen from the shape of the tajugan on the roof under the main dome. While the Greek style is seen on the 25 pillars of the Colosseum guided by very beautiful Arabic calligraphy.
The design philosophy of the Great Mosque of Central Java is the embodiment and historical continuity of the development of Islam in the country. This philosophy is translated in Candrasengkala which is summed up in the sentence "Sucining Use Gapuraning Gusti” which means that the Year of Java 1943 or the Year of Christ 2001 was the year when the realization of the idea of constructing the Great Mosque of Central Java began. Candrasengkala is manifested into an expression of the identity of the Grand Mosque which is magnificent and beautiful, a blend of universal and local cultural elements in Islamic culture.
Next, we enter the mosque plaza. In this plaza there are Banners called Al-Qanathir Gerbang Gate which means "Magnificent and Valuable". Pole on Al-Qanathir Gerbang Gate This number of 25 pieces is a symbol of the 25 prophets of Allah as the guide of the people. On Banners This gate is inscribed with the calligraphy of the sentence Shahada Tauhid "Ashhadu Alla Illa Ha Illallah and the Apostle's Creed"Ashhadu anna Muhammadar Rasulullah". While on a flat plane the letters Pegon reads "Sucining Use Gapuraning Gusti”.
This 7500 square meter mosque plaza is an expansion of the prayer room which can accommodate approximately 10,000 worshipers. Equipped with 6 giant umbrellas that can open and close automatically like the one in the Prophet's mosque in Medina. It is said that in the world there are only two mosques equipped with this kind of electric umbrella. The height of the electric umbrella poles is 20 meters each, while the span (radius) is 14 meters each.
In the main room of the Great Mosque of Central Java, there is a Giant Al-Qur'an (Mushaf Al-Akbar) by Santri Pondok Pesantren Al-Asy'ariyyah Kalibeber, Mojotengah, Wonosobo (Founder: KH. Muntaha AlHafidz). It is called the Al-Akbar Mushaf because of its large size, which is 145 cm x 95 cm. The Koran is now placed in the Museum of Islamic History on the second floor of the Al-Husna Tower of the Great Mosque of Central Java.
Inside the North East part of the Mosque there is also a Giant Bedug by KH. Ahmad Shobri, Tinggarjaya, Jatilawang, Purwokerto Banyumas. Bedug named "BEDUG IJO“Mangunsari was made on 20 Sha'ban 1424 H. Its length is 310 cm. Centerline Front/Back 186 cm. Center line 220 cm Front/back circumference 588 cm. Middle circumference 683 cm. The number of nails 156 pieces. What is special, said Kiai Shobri, is that the hamlet where the drum is made is called Mangunsari from the Arabic Maun Syaar which means help from evil. Made of Waru wood of choice and people say the tree is haunted. The maker must always be in a state of ablution and fasting. Kiai Shobri also made Kentongan Ijo which was placed next to Bedug Ijo.
Under the main building there is a place for ablution for men/women. There are 93 male ablution faucets and 56 female ablution faucets. In the right wing ablution place there are 50 ablution faucets, while in the left wing ablution there are 14. Under the main building there is also the Office of the Management Agency, the Multipurpose Building and the VIP Room with direct access to the Imam's room.
The right wing building is the Convention Hall (auditorium) which can accommodate 2,000 people. While the left wing building is a library which will later be designed to be a modern library "Digital Library”and Office Space Office space for rent, Under the Great Mosque Plaza Central Java is a parking lot that can accommodate 680 cars and 670 motorbikes.
The Great Mosque of Central Java is also equipped with Wisma GRAHA AGUNG with a capacity of 23 rooms for various classes. Pilgrims or visitors who want to spend the night can take advantage of these facilities at a very cheap price. This guesthouse is located in the north eastern part of the mosque.
Another attraction is the AL-HUSNA Tower (Al-Husna Tower). His height is 99 meters according to Al-Asmaul Husna's number. At the base of the tower is the DAIS Radio Studio (Islamic Da'wah). Floors 2 and 3 for the Museum of Islamic Culture. On the 18th floor there is a Muslim cafe that can rotate 360 degrees. While enjoying Islamic dishes and songs, in this cafe you can enjoy the beauty of the city of Semarang. 19th floor for the viewing tower. Equipped with 5 binoculars that can see the view of the city of Semarang. At the beginning of Ramadan 1427 H, for the first time Rukyatul Hilal from the Central Java Rukyah Team used sophisticated binoculars from BOSCA.
Those who want a culinary tour, in the southern part of MAJT (Block C) and in the front/east of the mosque (Blocks A and B) there is a PUJASERA which provides a variety of dishes.
Various spiritual activities at the Great Mosque of Central Java that can be followed by Muslims are SEMAAN ALQURAN every Friday at 11.00-11.45. SUNDAY MORNING REVIEW every Sunday at 07.00-08.00. MOTHER'S REVIEW (PIMA-JT) Every Friday Wage at 13.00-15.00. TEENAGE REVIEW (RISMA-JT) every Wage Sunday night at 20.00-22.00 with HABIB UMAR MUTHOHAR SH. Mujahadah ASMAUL HUSNA Every Thursday night at 23.00-00.30 with Drs KH Amdjad Al-Hafidz. FIQIH STUDY every Sunday from 18.00-19.00. STUDY OF QURAN INTERPRETATION every Wednesday at 19.00-19.00. HADITH STUDY Every Thursday from 18.00-19.00. THE ART OF READING THE QURAN (TILAWATIL QURAN) Every Thursday 19.30-20.30. STUDY OF TASAWUF Every Friday at 18.00-19.00.
For health services to the congregation, the Great Mosque of Central Java has two polyclinics, namely General Poly and Dental Poly.
The Great Mosque of Central Java has four imams each hafidz (memorized) the Qur'an 30 juz. They not only memorized it but when they recited the verses of the Qur'an during Maghrib, Isha and Fajr prayers, they also performed tarawih with songs like in the Grand Mosque. They are KH. Ulil Abshor AlHafidz from Jepara, KH. Zaenuri Ahmad AlHafidz from Salatiga, KH. Ahmad Thoha from Pekalongan and KH. Muhaimin Al Hafidz. While the Muezzins are Mohammad Rokhani, Muhammadun Zen and Muhammad Yusuf.
GUEST VISIT
This mosque is an attraction for people, not only those who want to pray. But many are at the same time taking advantage of traveling. Look at the weekends Saturday and Sunday. The mosque is full of people. To just look for food and drinks around the mosque, there are tens or even hundreds of traders with various delicious food menus. They are neatly arranged in small buildings managed by the Business Development Institute (LPU) of the Great Mosque of Central Java.
The pilgrims usually come do not know the time, can be during the day, night and even midnight and early morning. Usually they come by bus can reach dozens of buses. Official guests also took the time to come such as the Indonesian House of Representatives, the Indonesian Regional Representative Council (DPD), Lemhanas, course participants, upgrading, agencies and others. Incredible indeed.
Several guests from abroad who have stayed in touch and visited the Great Mosque of Central Java, namely Greece, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Oman, United States, Japan, China, African Zimbabwean journalists, scholars from Hadramaut Yemen, Australia, China , Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Suriname and others.
Sunnah.
