Darut Taqwa Mosque

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Darut Taqwa Mosque, Thung Nui Tai, is located in Village No. 2, Ban Thung Nui Tai, Thung Nui Subdistrict, Khuan Kalong District, Satun Province 91130, Thailand. It is an important community mosque for Muslims in Thung Nui Tai, serving as a place of worship, a center of village relationships, and a religious institution formed from the real needs of the local community after administrative changes divided the village area. The mosque is more than a prayer building. It represents local cooperation, faith, and the community’s effort to create its own stable place of worship.

 

The history of Darut Taqwa Mosque, Thung Nui Tai, is directly connected with the development of Ban Thung Nui Tai. In the past, Village No. 2 and Village No. 11 formed one village. Later, the area was divided into two villages, using Yontarakarn Kamthorn Road as the boundary. Village No. 2 was located on the eastern side of the road, while Village No. 11 was located on the western side. Because the existing Darul Jalal Mosque was on the Village No. 11 side, Muslim residents of Village No. 2 no longer had a mosque within their own village area, even though the community was large and had many residents.

 

This situation led local leaders and religious leaders to request permission from the administrators and Islamic committee of Darul Jalal Mosque in 2006 to separate the qariah and establish a mosque for Village No. 2. After permission was granted, the community began building Darut Taqwa Mosque. Ses Makkakhet donated waqf land for the mosque, and the land was officially registered as mosque property. The mosque’s origin therefore reflects cooperation, faith, and responsibility among the people of Thung Nui Tai.

 

Darut Taqwa Mosque, Thung Nui Tai, was registered under the mosque registration record, Volume 1, Number 3, at Satun Provincial Hall. Wahet Kepan submitted the registration request, and the mosque was registered on 31 May 2008. The MASJiDTHAi online mosque database lists the mosque as registration number 215, located at No. 274, Village No. 2, Soi Tha Huai, Thung Nui Subdistrict, Khuan Kalong District, Satun Province 91130, with the contact number 091-9861167. This confirms its current listing in mosque databases and national mosque directories.

 

The name “Darut Taqwa” is associated with the idea of a house of piety or God-consciousness. This meaning fits the mosque’s role as a place where Muslims pray, listen to sermons, build spiritual discipline, and learn to live responsibly according to Islamic principles. The name is not only a registered title, but also an expression of the community’s intention to establish a stable place of faith for Ban Thung Nui Tai.

 

Thung Nui Subdistrict is an inland area of Satun Province with a landscape of mountains, plains, rubber plantations, fruit orchards, agricultural land, natural water sources, and important transport routes. Local life is closely connected with family, work, travel, and religion. Darut Taqwa Mosque stands within this setting, giving visitors a view of Muslim life in a rural inland community of Satun where the mosque remains a central part of everyday life.

 

The main role of Darut Taqwa Mosque, Thung Nui Tai, is to serve as a place of worship for Muslims in Village No. 2 and nearby areas. Local residents use the mosque for prayers, Friday prayer, sermons, and religious activities throughout the year. Gathering at the mosque allows villagers to meet, exchange news, ask about one another’s well-being, and maintain relationships among families, relatives, and neighbors.

 

Religious leadership is essential to the continuity and order of the mosque. The first imam of the mosque was Wahet Kepan, who served from May 2008 to 2012. Ses Makkakhet has served as imam since 7 September 2012 and continues to appear as the current imam in the online mosque database. This clear leadership history shows continuity from the mosque’s establishment to its present role in the community.

 

The mosque committee includes several important roles. The khatib is Isma-aen Mat Chamang, and the bilal is Kolet Lee Sen. Other committee members include Ahmad Pang La Ma Pulau as secretary, Bahrom Mat Den as registrar, Yakob Phet Niam as treasurer, Usman Nuan Noi for academic affairs, Aseesan Makkakhet for halal affairs, Bandit Seb Sabai for public relations, Ahree Khaek Phong for buildings and facilities, Mood Makkakhet for special activities, and Manap Makkakhet for women and youth affairs. These roles allow the mosque to manage worship, documents, facilities, community activities, and coordination with worshippers in an organized way.

 

Current congregation data in the mosque database lists 34 families, with 87 males and 73 females, totaling 160 congregants. The mosque history also records that at one point the mosque had 479 congregants from 93 families, consisting of 248 males and 231 females. Together, these figures show both the historical community base at the time of establishment and the current database record of the mosque’s congregation.

 

The mosque is significant because it was created from a real spatial need. After the village boundary changed and the former mosque remained on the other side of the road, worshippers in Village No. 2 needed a mosque closer to their own community. The establishment of Darut Taqwa Mosque gave local residents their own religious center, reduced travel limitations, and made community gathering more practical.

 

The waqf land donation by Ses Makkakhet is a central part of the mosque’s history. In Islamic tradition, waqf refers to dedicating property for religious or community benefit. By donating land and registering it as mosque property, the community gained a stable place for worship and collective activities. This gives Darut Taqwa Mosque strong religious and social value.

 

Although Darut Taqwa Mosque was registered in 2008 and is newer than several older mosques in Thung Nui Subdistrict, its importance lies in how directly it serves the present needs of the community. It was created because worshippers in Village No. 2 needed a mosque of their own, and it continues to function as the religious center of Thung Nui Tai.

 

Ban Thung Nui Tai is connected with Yontarakarn Kamthorn Road, one of the important transport routes of Satun and Khuan Kalong District. The road links Thung Nui with Satun town, Hat Yai, and nearby inland areas. This makes the mosque accessible by private car or rental car and allows visitors to combine the mosque with nearby natural attractions in Thung Nui and Khuan Kalong.

 

The area around the mosque has the character of an inland rural community in Satun. Houses, rubber plantations, fruit orchards, village roads, and natural surroundings exist within the same local landscape. Daily life is connected with work, family, education, and religious practice. This simplicity gives the mosque its value as an active community religious site rather than a staged tourist attraction.

 

Visitors should understand that Darut Taqwa Mosque, Thung Nui Tai, is an active place of worship used by the local community. Anyone visiting should dress modestly, speak quietly, respect prayer times, and avoid entering interior prayer areas without permission. Those who wish to take photographs, collect cultural information, or visit interior areas should contact the mosque caretaker in advance.

 

Darut Taqwa Mosque, Thung Nui Tai, is suitable for visitors interested in religious sites, community life, mosque foundation history, and Muslim culture in inland Satun. Its value does not lie in grand architecture or tourism display, but in the story of a community that built its own mosque from real need: the separation from the former qariah, the waqf land donation, and the mosque’s continuing role as the religious center of Village No. 2.

 

The travel route around the mosque can be connected with Thung Nui Hot Spring, Ton Panan Waterfall, Thara Sawan Waterfall Forest Park, the Khuan Kalong Municipal Tourist Service Center, and other local communities in Khuan Kalong District. This route helps visitors experience religion, community life, nature, wellness, and agricultural livelihoods in inland Satun.

 

Thung Nui Hot Spring is a natural mineral hot spring in Thung Nui Subdistrict, surrounded by greenery and hills. It adds a wellness and nature dimension to the route around the mosque. Traveling from Darut Taqwa Mosque, Thung Nui Tai, to the hot spring allows visitors to experience both a community religious site and the natural resource that makes Thung Nui widely known.

 

Ton Panan Waterfall is an important natural attraction in Thung Nui Subdistrict. Its headwaters come from Khao Kaming, and the waterfall flows through a forested landscape connected with the Hua Kaming National Reserved Forest and the Ton Nga Chang Wildlife Sanctuary area. A route from the mosque to the waterfall helps visitors understand the relationship between Muslim village life and the natural resources of the area.

 

Thara Sawan Waterfall Forest Park is another natural destination in Khuan Kalong District that can be added to the route from Ban Thung Nui Tai. It offers forest scenery, waterfalls, and a calm inland setting. When combined with Darut Taqwa Mosque, this route presents a side of Satun that differs from its beaches and islands: inland villages, forested hills, waterfalls, and village mosques.

 

Duson Market and the Khuan Don route can also be added for travelers who want to extend their journey from Khuan Kalong to Khuan Don. Duson Market reflects local food, community trade, and Muslim life in another inland area of Satun. Continuing from the mosque to nearby markets and communities helps visitors understand the wider network of Muslim communities in inland Satun.

 

Getting There is most convenient by private car or rental car. From Satun town, take Highway 406 toward Khuan Kalong District, then continue to Thung Nui Subdistrict, Village No. 2, Ban Thung Nui Tai, and Soi Tha Huai. The route can be combined with Thung Nui Hot Spring, Ton Panan Waterfall, Thara Sawan Waterfall Forest Park, and local restaurants or accommodations in Khuan Kalong. Visitors should plan around prayer times, road conditions, and the operating hours of nearby attractions.

 

The value of Darut Taqwa Mosque, Thung Nui Tai, lies in its origin as a mosque built through direct community cooperation. It answered the needs of worshippers in Village No. 2 after the village boundary changed. It is a prayer space, a center for community relationships, and part of the cultural landscape of Thung Nui Subdistrict. Visiting this mosque helps explain how religious sites in Satun are not only ceremonial spaces, but also the result of faith, sacrifice, and living community organization.

 

 

A: Darut Taqwa Mosque, Thung Nui Tai, is located in Village No. 2, Ban Thung Nui Tai, Thung Nui Subdistrict, Khuan Kalong District, Satun Province 91130, Thailand. Its registered address is No. 274, Village No. 2, Soi Tha Huai, Thung Nui Subdistrict, Khuan Kalong District, Satun.

 

A: Darut Taqwa Mosque, Thung Nui Tai, was registered on 31 May 2008 and is listed as mosque registration number 215.

 

A: The mosque was established after the qariah separated from Darul Jalal Mosque due to the division of the former village into Village No. 2 and Village No. 11, with Yontarakarn Kamthorn Road as the boundary. Worshippers in Village No. 2 needed their own mosque within the community.

 

A: The religious caretaker is Imam Ses Makkakhet. The khatib is Isma-aen Mat Chamang, and the bilal is Kolet Lee Sen.

 

A: Ses Makkakhet donated waqf land for the mosque, and the land was officially registered as mosque property.

 

A: Visitors may visit respectfully by dressing modestly, speaking quietly, respecting prayer times, and contacting the mosque caretaker before entering interior prayer areas.

 

A: From Satun town, take Highway 406 toward Khuan Kalong District, then continue to Thung Nui Subdistrict, Village No. 2, Ban Thung Nui Tai, and Soi Tha Huai. A private car or rental car is the most convenient option.

 

A: Nearby places include Thung Nui Hot Spring, Ton Panan Waterfall, Ban Ton Panan Moral Community, Thara Sawan Waterfall Forest Park, Khuan Kalong Municipal Tourist Service Center, Duson Market, and Thale Ban National Park.