Sunan Ampel Mosque – Surabaya – Indonesia

Raden Achmad Rachmatulloh is a public figure a pious and wise as well as the more authoritative and get sympathy from people who are still young diusianya 20 years. And on his arrival to the land of Java, he was trusted by the King of Majapahit place to call people and as a new residence that is Ampel dento (Surabaya). As the media preaching Raden Achmad invites his followers to build a mosque in 1421 AD This mosque was built by ancient Javanese architecture style and nuances of Islamic arabic very closely. Raden Rachmad better known as Sunan Ampel Ampel died in the year 1481. Who was buried on the right front of the mosque Ampel. samapai with the 1905 Sunan Ampel Mosque which is the second largest mosque in Surabaya.

Then by citizens Ampel Mosque and the tomb of Sunan Ampel was built in such a way for those who want to pray in the mosque and on a pilgrimage to feel comfortable and calm. This was evident with the construction 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 a village atmosphere similar to Zinc market in the Grand Mosque of Mecca. Illustrates that the Muslim pilgrim must rise if they can afford.

After passing through the village hall which became the area shops that provide everything needed from Muslim clothing, perfumes, dates and various accessories of people who've never done a complete hajj is available in the market composed (Holy Ampel). Then you'll see a Gapuro Poso (Fasting) located in the south of Sunan Ampel Mosque. Gapuro Poso area provides an atmosphere in the fasting month of Ramadan. Illustrates that a Muslim should fast.

After passing Gapuro Poso, you enter the page Mosque. From these pages will appear to build a magnificent mosque Parent with the towering minaret built by Sunan Ampel. Which still remain intact either tower or pole buffer.

After you perform prayers at Masjid Sunan Ampel, then you can continue the trip back and will you meet Gapuro Ngamal. Here people can bershodaqoh according to his ability and sincerity. Shodaqoh which are also used for preservation and cleanliness of the Mosque and Tomb of the region. Describes the Five Pillars of Islam about obligatory zakat.

Then not long after that you will pass Gapuro Madep located just west of Main Mosque. To the right there is the tomb of Mbah Shanhaji which determine the direction of the Great Mosque mecca of Sunan Ampel. Describing the implementation of the prayers facing the Qiblah.

And after that you will see Gapuro Paneksen to enter the tomb. It described as a creed "Witnessing no god but Allah and Prophet Muhammad the messenger of God. "

After going through the five Gapuro (gate) is therefore concluded that Gapuro depicts the number five Pillars of Islam. Creed (Gapuro Peneksen) testify there is no god but Allah.
Prayer (Gapuro Madep) to perform their prayers facing the Qiblah.
Zakat (Gapuro Ngamal) perform Zakat / shodaqoh for those who can afford.
Fasting (Gapuro Poso) atmosphere just as the fasting month of Ramadan.
Haji (Gapuro munggah) view the names and language and the atmosphere in Gapuro munggah. Munggah Haji (Haji to go).
Sunan Ampel Mosque is situated on the road KH. Mas Mansyur North Surabaya.