March-April. 2026

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Mosque Tourism

Masjid Al-Hasanah is a benchmark for green innovation and Muslim-friendly experiences

According to Mohd Johary Abdul Hamid, Head of the Welfare Bureau since 2019, the mosque’ s guiding philosophy is simple yet ambitious: to be a mosque that is alive with activity, service and purpose. The mosque has long attracted a steady stream of domestic and international visitors, including delegations from across Asia, the Middle East and Africa, driven by its active cooperative model, which has become a benchmark for other mosques, and its recognition as the best mosque in Selangor. As a result, Masjid Al-Hasanah has established itself as a key reference point for mosque committees and community leaders seeking best practices in governance, programming and entrepreneurial engagement.

“ Beyond our distinctive architectural features, we have introduced agro-tourism initiatives as an added attraction to draw wider interest. One of the mosque’ s distinctive strengths is its recognition as Malaysia’ s first Green Mosque by the Ministry of Environment and Water,” explained Johary.

“ Around the mosque compound, we have cultivated a wide variety of fruit trees, including rambutan, mango, among others. We also maintain a herb

Solar panel.

Mohd Johary Abdul Hamid.

Herb garden.

Scan Me Masjid Al-Hasanah.

garden with more than 50 species, including rare varieties sourced through collaboration with the Forest Research Institute Malaysia( FRIM).

“ In addition, Masjid Al-Hasanah features a grape garden, an uncommon feature for mosques, where four grape varieties are grown. During the season, visitors are invited to sample the grapes, which have a distinctive flavour reminiscent of lychee. This uniqueness is complemented by our urban aquaponics project, which was developed to support B40 and asnaf communities. Funded by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation( MOSTI) with Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute( MARDI) as the lead agency, the project has been ongoing since 2021 and continues to provide sustainable income opportunities for beneficiaries.”

Sustainability is further embedded into the mosque’ s daily operations through used cooking oil recycling programmes, groundwater tube wells for ablution and irrigation, solar energy systems that have reduced electricity consumption by nearly 90 per cent, and the provision of electric vehicle charging facilities. Beyond physical infrastructure, Masjid Al-Hasanah also offers guided experiential visits that provide meaningful insights into its sustainable practices and selected Islamic traditions, welcoming both Muslim and non-Muslim visitors seeking deeper understanding.- RnR

KEY FACILITIES & HIGHLIGHTS AT MASJID AL-HASANAH

Comprehensive Worship Facilities

A spacious, air-conditioned two-level prayer hall featuring a distinctive columnfree floating mimbar, supported by daily religious classes, Quranic recitations, special programmes, and 24-hour access during Ramadan, including facilities for i‘ tikaf and tahlil.

Family-Friendly and Inclusive Spaces

Supervised children’ s nursery and agesegmented childcare facilities during prayers and Ramadan, complemented by a dedicated playground within the mosque compound to ensure a comfortable and inclusive environment for families.

Community and Event Infrastructure

Multipurpose seminar halls, nikah( marriage) facilities and meeting rooms designed to support talks, workshops, community programmes and religious events throughout the year.

Visitor Amenities and Convenience

Large parking areas with planned solarroof expansion, mosque cafes and food outlets, as well as Anjung Niaga offering local products such as attire, books, perfumes and daily essentials.

Sustainability and Social Enterprise Initiatives

In-house production of health products, including pegaga juice, alongside environmentally responsible practices that reinforce the mosque’ s role as a community-driven and future-ready institution.