Answer to Written Question PT23
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YANG BERHORMAT DR. AWANG HAJI MAHALI BIN HAJI MOMIN​
QUESTION:
Yang Berhormat Dr. Awang Haji Mahali bin Haji Momin asked the Minister of Religious Affairs to state the measures that can be taken by the Ministry to ensure that the design of "mosques as places of worship and religious gathering centers" is implemented in mosque construction projects in the country. Mosques indicate the presence of Muslims in a place. Apart from reflecting Islamic values, its construction needs to emphasize Malay Islamic design.
YANG BERHORMAT MENTERI HAL EHWAL UGAMA​
ANSWER:
The Mosque Affairs Department takes note and pays attention to the suggestion raised regarding the design of mosques in the country. Alhamdulillah, we are pleased to inform that the Ministry of Religious Affairs has the Mosque Construction Guidelines of 1991 which were consented to by Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Dan Yang Di-Pertuan Negara Brunei Darussalam and were amended in 2014.
These guidelines aim to ensure that mosque construction complies with Islamic architecture and contains Bruneian elements. In addition, these guidelines are provided to ensure that the design of the mosque captures the hearts of Muslims and becomes a symbol and main landmark of the country. Furthermore, these guidelines stipulate that every new mosque construction must be equipped with facilities required by all community groups, including those with disabilities. Additionally, these facilities should not only focus on worship facilities but also provide facilities that lead to the enhancement of knowledge and community activities, such as lecture rooms, libraries, spaces that can be used for Pension Payment and so on.
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