City Gears Up for the Largest Prophet Muhammad Museum in Ancol

It is truly a blessing for us in Jakarta, Indonesia to host the largest Prophet Muhammad International Museum in the world.

The Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan, witnessed a groundbreaking for Prophet Muhammad and Islamic civilization International Museum on the East Ancol Beach, North Jakarta, on Wednesday (2/26) afternoon.

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Along with Indonesian Mosque Council (DMI) Chairman Jusuf Kalla and Islamic World League Secretary General Syaikh Muhammad Abdul Karim Al-Isa, the governor held a ceremonial for Logo Museum and Ground Breaking. This museum construction was the result of collaboration from DMI, the Islamic World League (Rabithah Alam Al Islam) and the As-Salam Saudi Arabia Wakaf Foundation with the Jakarta Provincial Government.

On that occasion, his party was ready to fully support by providing a land for its construction which is expected to be complete on time.

He hoped that the museum would be complement Jakarta's icon. It would become the first and largest museum, which is located outside of Saudi Arabia, namely in East Ancol Coast area, North Jakarta.

"So, this completes Jakarta which has fairly complete icons, from the Monas icon, Istiqlal Mosque, Cathedral, (and) Welcome Monument and this Jakarta icon, will later be completed with the existence of this museum. Moreover the Floating Mosque in Ancol is also being developed. So we will have two icons. InsyaAllah, there will be more than Prophet's 100 food menus here," he expressed, as quoted by Jakarta PPID's press release.

He also expressed his appreciation as the city of Jakarta was chosen to be the location of this phenomenal museum. "It is truly a blessing for us in Jakarta, Indonesia to host the largest Prophet Muhammad International Museum in the world. This is the only one that is built outside of Saudi Arabia. We are even more thankful, Jakarta is the host; moreover the Islamic World League has entrusted it to us," he explained.

Besides improving the image of Jakarta in the international world, it was also very useful for people who want to know more about the Prophet Muhammad's historical track record. Hopefully it could further increase Ancol visitors and give a message to the world about Indonesia, which always pays attention to the Prophet Muhammad. It was also a symbol of Indonesia always spreading the Prophet's mission, which is full of noble character, peace and compassion.

Development Execution Committee Chairman Syafruddin Kambo explained it was a follow-up to the signing of the agreement between the DMI and the Islamic World League (Rabithah Alam Al Islam) and Saudi Arabia's As-Salam Waqf Foundation in Jeddah on September 30, 2019.

"Our country was chosen as one of the countries for the Prophet Muhammad History and Islamic Civilization Museum construction, among one of the 25 countries planned to be built all over the world, as we are a large country, moderate and full of tolerance and peace, able to maintain unity amidst the diversity of ethnic cultures, religions and races. Surely it will bring a moderate Islamic mission, in whom it will describe Sirah Nabawiyah, the complete history of the Prophet Muhammad," he explained.

It would have a variety of technologies, miniature Haram Mosque and a convention center. "It will be the center of research for tens of thousands of hadiths. Until now Indonesian Islamic moderation will become the world's icon and reference in this museum and a pride for all Indonesian people. We also have hundreds of hadiths about Muslims with all mammals regardless of their background," he told.

DMI Chairman Jusuf Kalla expressed that this was a dynamic museum. "Which is complete with discussion space, with all the references. That's why we need research and support from Islamic mass organizations, scholars and scholars, including citizens. This is not only how to see the past, but also the future," he explained.

In that occasion, there were also seen Religious Minister, Fachrul Razi; BUMN Minister, Erick Thohir; Agrarian and Spatial Planning Minister, Sofyan Djalil; State Companion ambassadors; MUI leaders; Islamic Organization leaders and mass organizations; Muslim scholars; university chancellors; City Secretary, Saefullah; PT. Jaya Ancol Director, Teuku Sahir Syahali; and ranks and officials of Jakarta Provincial Government.

In the meantime, Bamus Betawi General I Vice Chairman Eki Pitung appreciated the central and local governments that have realized the largest Prophet Muhammad in Ancol. In future, hopefully, it could be an Islamic education Centre.

"We (Betawi people) really appreciate and are ready to oversee development," he stated.