Seremban Jamek Mosque

The construction of the Seremban Jamek Mosque was closely linked to the development of the Islamic religion in the town of Seremban, formerly known as Sungal Ujong. It was Intertwined with a river named Temiang River, believed to be the main route of the former Islamic preacher who had lived in the town. No other similar styled mosque has been built anywhere else in the state of Negeri Sembilan.

The site of the mosque is on wagf land or land endowed by ¡he former local chieftain, Dato' Bandar Hj. Ahmad Bin All, as well as the family members of Sheikh Abdul Kader, a well-known local Islamic preacher. It was built originally as a rudimentary timber structure with a pyramidal roof in the early 1900s. Then in 1924. a detached pagoda-style minaret was built on the southeast side of the mosque site.

The initial square layout of the main prayer hall has been covered with an expanse overspill area, marked by a series of pointed arches on Corinthian columns. The covered area has also included the ablution area and other service areas. On the roof structure, only the main roof eaves and pinnacle have been restored with the use of new roof tiles and clerestory windows.

The four main posts also stand in the middle of the main prayer hall. but had been replaced with concrete columns instead. On the front gibla wall, a spacious mihrab area has been provided with an Imam's spot and access to the Imam's room. A half portion ofthe space on the right has been equipped with an elevated platform, where a timber rostrum is used as a mimbar.

Seremban Jamek Mosque was built originally as a rudimentary timber structure with a pyramidal roof in the early 1900s. Then in 1924. a detached pagoda-style minaret was built on the southeast side of the mosque site.

In the 1930s, a major refurbishment and renovation were initiated by the State Government of Negeri Sembilan