The mosque is one of his media propaganda. And finally Raden Ahmad and his followers built a mosque in 1421 AD The mosque was built with the architectural style of ancient Javanese and Arabic Islamic nuances very closely and was named to the Masjid Ampel. Finally, in 1481 he died and was buried on the right front of the mosque Ampel.
Please know that Ampel Mosque is the second largest mosque in Surabaya. In this mosque you can see the building of five Gapuro (Gate) which is a symbol of the Pillars of Islam.
From the south there are precisely in the way Sasak Gapuro named Gapuro munggah, where you will enjoy the atmosphere of the township which is similar to the zinc market in the Grand Mosque of Mecca. Illustrates that a Muslim obligatory pilgrimage if they can afford.
After passing the village hall shopping area which provides all needs ranging Muslim fashion, perfumes, dates and various accessories of people who have been making the pilgrimage full range available in the market composed (Holy Ampel). Then you will see a Gapuro Poso (Fasting) located in the south of Sunan Ampel Mosque. Gapuro Poso region gives the atmosphere of the fasting month of Ramadan. Illustrates that a Muslim should fast.
After passing Gapuro Poso, you enter the Mosque page. From this yard will look up the magnificent Mother Mosque with its towering steeple that was built by Sunan Ampel. Which still remain intact both the tower and beams.
For people who want bershodaqoh, provided a place in Gapuro Ngamal. Which of these shodaqoh used for preservation and cleanliness of the mosque and the tomb area. Describing Pillars of Islam about obligatory zakat.
Then not much after that you will pass Gapuro Madep located just west of Main mosque. To the right there is the tomb Mbah Shanhaji which determine the direction of Qibla Sunan Ampel Mosque. Describing the implementation of the prayers facing the Qiblah.
And after that you'll see Gapuro Paneksen to enter the tomb. It described as a confession of faith "Witnessing no god but Allah and Prophet Muhammad the messenger of Allah".
After going through the five Gapuro (gate) it can be concluded therefore that the Gapuro describes the amount of five Pillars of Islam.- Creed (Gapuro Peneksen) believe there is no god but Allah.- Prayer (Gapuro Madep) perform their prayers facing the Qiblah.- Zakat (Gapuro Ngamal) perform Zakat / shodaqoh for those who can afford.- Fasting (Gapuro Poso) atmosphere sperti fasting in the holy month of Ramadan.- Haji (Gapuro munggah) saw the name and language as well as the atmosphere in Gapuro munggah. Munggah Hajj (Pilgrimage).Sunan Ampel Mosque is situated on the road KH. Mas Mansyur North Surabaya, which from now is still visited by both their own community or communities outside Surabaya Surabaya, most of them aiming to visit the tomb of Sunan Ampel, not infrequently too many of those who only want to spend time at the famous Ampel market for goods and Middle Eastern specialties.
Sunan Ampel MosqueJl. KH. Mas Mansyur North Surabaya
from:transsurabaya.com
