Annual floods earn Masjid At-Taufiqiah 'Masjid Banjir' nickname
KUALA SELANGOR: Masjid At-Taufiqiah in Bandar Seri Coalfields has been hit by floods almost every year, earning it the nickname “Masjid Banjir” (Flood Mosque), says a mosque committee member.
KUALA SELANGOR: Floods have struck Masjid At-Taufiqiah in Bandar Seri Coalfields nearly every year, leading locals to dub it Masjid Banjir, or Flood Mosque, according to committee member Hasan Md Rasol, 62. The most recent flood began when his wife, Suriatie Mohd Senin, 50, warned him at 7am that water levels were rapidly rising.
Upon returning from his morning prayers, Hasan alerted the mosque's imam and committee members. Together, they worked quickly to save carpets, loudspeakers, prayer mats, the Quran, and other valuables, and cut off the main power supply to avoid further damage. Once floodwaters inundated the mosque's compound, carrying debris and mud, Hasan spoke to reporters.
He noted that the mosque management had become adept at preparing for floods after years of experiencing them. The last flood occurred early last year, but this incident is the second-worst since the major flood in December 2021. Repair costs due to flood damage can reach tens of thousands of ringgit, with electrical wiring and structural integrity potentially affected.
Despite the challenges, Hasan expressed gratitude for the numerous donations and support from the community. He expressed hope that the floodwaters would recede soon, allowing the mosque to reopen for worship.
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