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Masjid Sigi Heku is one of the many Indonesian cultural heritage assets in Dufa Dufa Village, North Ternate. It holds high historical value as the Sultanate of Ternate built it in the 18th-20th century, and it is one of the four mosques constructed at that time. One unique tradition of this mosque is the simultaneous recitation of the call to prayer by four muezzins. It is truly an astonishing moment for those who have never experienced this.
This mosque has been relocated to several locations in the past. In 1992, it was reconstructed as a new building. Yet, to this day, the mosque still maintains an architectural style reminiscent of old buildings—overlapping roofs that showcase the richness and beauty of traditional architecture from the Sultanate of Ternate.
Masjid Sigi Heku follows several rules based on the tradition of the Sultanate of Ternate. One such rule is that male worshippers must not wear sarongs during prayer. Instead, they are required to wear long pants. Another rule is that women are restricted from praying in this mosque due to customs that do not allow them to. According to the current Imam, Mas’ud Subarjo, this mosque promotes human values. If implemented, social conflicts will not occur. This demonstrates how the traditions and culture of the Sultanate of Ternate continue to be upheld today.
This mosque is used mainly for prayer. However, it also provides religious education for the local community on Fridays. It also offers religious teaching for younger people on Monday, Thursday, and Friday evenings to help them learn about Allah and Prophet Muhammad. Overall, Masjid Sigi Heku is more than just a place of worship for Muslims in Ternate.
The interview features: Mas’ud Subarjo (Imam)
Credits:
Interviewer: Muhammad Afif Hasibuan
Executive Producer: Multia Zahara
Drone: Fauzan Azhima
Editor: Kota Tanyoe
The full metadata for this oral history interview can be found in the Maritime Asia Heritage Survey database under record (MAHS-IDN-MLU-KTR-KTU-S-006).
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