History

In 1873, Wak Tanjong, a trader and philanthropist, created a Wakaf by donating a piece of land at Kampong Wak Tanjong along Paya Lebar Road for the purpose of building a mosque. According to his great-great-grandson, Ustaz Mohammed Noor Taib (founder and then principal of Madrasah Wak Tanjong Al-Islamiah), Wak Tanjong had initially built a wooden mosque on the land. The current Masjid Wak Tanjong, with a blend of Anglo-Indian bungalow architecture and Malay kampong typology, was believed to be built in 1933.

In 1972, the mosque was expanded and later underwent a series of upgrading works in the late 1970s, 1990s, and the latest in 2018, with support from the Mosque Building and Mendaki Fund (MBMF)—a community Wakaf contributed by all Muslim employees in Singapore. Thanks to this community contribution, the mosque was given a breath of new life with a fresh coat of paint and is now family-, disabled- and elderly-friendly with lift, and ramp access.

Tradisi Membina Legasi

Legasi Kesyukuran

"Legasi Kesyukuran" (Legacy of Gratefulness) is an ongoing campaign that focuses on gratitude for the mosque’s 150-year legacy of compassion, service, and unity. The name emphasizes the shared responsibility to carry forward the mosque’s mission, with gratitude at the heart of this effort.
Campaign initiatives include:

Historical research of Wak Tanjong & his legacy (1800-1891)

150th Launch @Suntec on 13 Dec 2024 by Minister Masagos

New initiatives launch: Free Food Forward, SolatBt, etc

The Nur Kesyukuran theme draws inspiration from the concept of light, symbolizing how the mosque has served as a guiding force in the community’s lives for 150 years. This light, or Nur, represents the harmony of the hands, head, and heart working together.

It embodies the mosque’s legacy of action (hands), wisdom (head), and compassion (heart), illuminating the spiritual and emotional journey of the faithful and standing as a central pillar of guidance.

The Logo

The logo for the Legasi Kesyukuran campaigned is called Nur Kesyukuran as it draws inspiration from the concept of light, symbolizing how the mosque has served as a guiding force in the community’s lives for 150 years. It encourages the community to:

To express thankfulness for the past

Pay it forward without expecting anything in return

To engage in acts of service that reflect compassion

Create new programs that address modern challenges

Embrace challenges faced by the young & adapt to the future

This light, or Nur, embodies the mosque’s legacy of action (hands), wisdom (head), and compassion (heart), illuminating the spiritual and emotional journey of the faithful and standing as a central pillar of guidance.

Power of Legacies

Masjid Wak Tanjong legacy has been the pillar of compassion, service, and unity for 150 years, and the community is deeply grateful for its impact. We seek to enter the next 150 years focusing on:

Improved service

Stronger unity

And the blessings that come from collective gratitude

We work hard to create long term strategies and plan solutions tailored to the individual needs and wider goals of our community. Every member of our team is dedicated to delivering the highest quality of service to our religion, community, and country.

People

Mosque Management Board

2023-2024 Term

Mosque Chairman

Nailul

Hafiz

Vice Chairman 1

Mohammad

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Vice Chairman 2

Muhammad Bin Mohamed Rahim

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Secretary

Nurasrul Effendi

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Assistant Secretary

Syahrul 'Afif

Treasurer

Effendi Basri

Assistant Treasurer

Mohksin Rashid

Member

Sabtu Ahmad Erin

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Member

Mohamed Hamzah

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Member

Norhalijah Sabtu

Member

Rahimah Maarof

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Vacant

Vacant

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Mosque Staff

Our team members bring their knowledge and expertise to the table to ensure that every project we work on is a success inshaAllah.

Mosque Manager

Muhammad Ikram

Dy Mosque Manager

Sofiane Bessis

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Head Partnerships

Nazlin Mustaffa

Head Marcomm

Nurulhuda Md Noh

Head Analytics

Athira Adom

Head Learning

Yusyaidah Yusop

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Senior Ops Assistant

Zamri Husain

Head Research

Arina Adom

Admin Officer

Mohammed Ariffen

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Head Projects

Ahmad Fathi

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Head Engagement

Muhammad Nashiir

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Head Imam Bilal

Muhammad Irfan

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