About Sabilal Muhtadin Grand Mosque
Sabilal Muhtadin Grand Mosque is the largest mosque in Banjarmasin, located in Central Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan, on the edge of the Martapura River. Built between 1974 and 1981 and inaugurated in 1981, it is named after the 18th-century Banjar scholar Sheikh Muhammad Arsyad al-Banjari and his book Sabilal Muhtadin. Known for its domed architecture, twin minarets, and capacity for thousands of worshippers, it serves as the main Islamic center and landmark of South Kalimantan.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a large domed mosque complex set near the Martapura River in central Banjarmasin, with a spacious prayer hall, twin minarets, arched colonnades, and an open courtyard. The interior features a mihrab, minbar, calligraphy and chandeliers. The grounds include ablution areas, plazas and gardens. Visitors can observe daily prayers, view architecture from outside and inside outside prayer times, and experience a calm religious atmosphere. The area is accessible on foot and is surrounded by urban streets and river views.
Key highlights
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Largest mosque in South Kalimantan with capacity for approximately 15,000 worshippers
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Distinctive architecture with large central dome and two minarets overlooking the Martapura River
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Named after Sheikh Muhammad Arsyad al-Banjari and his famous fiqh book Sabilal Muhtadin