Masjid Nurul Iman

Open Days: Daily

Opening Hours: 08.00 – 17.00

 

Masjid Nurul Iman, also found in older Thai spelling as Masjid Nurul Iman or Nurul Eeman, is located in Moo 6, Ban Khok Khet, on the Chana – Saphan Mai Kaen Road, Ban Na Subdistrict, Chana District, Songkhla Province 90130. It is a community mosque listed in contemporary mosque directories and mosque databases for Songkhla. The mosque is important as a long-standing religious center of Ban Khok Khet, with a history of more than 60 years. It is closely connected with Ustaz Abdul Ghani Al-Fikri, a Malaysian religious teacher who is remembered as a key pioneer in the establishment of both this mosque and the Langa pondok, later known as Rungrot Witthaya School. Masjid Nurul Iman is therefore not only a place of prayer, but also a site where religion, education, local faith, and community memory meet.

 

The mosque stands in Ban Na Subdistrict, one of the important community areas of Chana District. Ban Na includes several villages with active Muslim religious and educational networks, including Ban Na, Ban Khok Khet, Ban Tha Chamuang, Ban Langa, Ban Khok Ma, and Ban Nam Khem. Because Masjid Nurul Iman is located in Ban Khok Khet, it plays a direct role as the religious center of a village community on the route connecting Chana with Saphan Mai Kaen. It is also closely tied to nearby Islamic education in the Ban Langa area.

 

The name Nurul Iman carries a meaningful Islamic sense. Nur means light, while iman means faith. Together, the name can be understood as the light of faith. This meaning suits the function of the mosque within the community. A mosque is where Muslims perform worship, learn religion, listen to sermons, meet fellow community members, and connect family life with religious practice. The name therefore reflects both religious meaning and the inner identity of the local Muslim community.

 

Local historical information and earlier travel records state that Masjid Nurul Iman is more than 60 years old and belongs to the same historical period as the Langa pondok, now associated with Rungrot Witthaya School. This point is important because it shows that the mosque did not develop in isolation. It grew within a broader atmosphere of Islamic learning in Chana. The mosque should therefore be understood as both a place of worship and a point connected with education for children, youth, and adults in the community.

 

The key pioneer of Masjid Nurul Iman was Ustaz Abdul Ghani Al-Fikri, a Malaysian religious teacher. Local memory identifies him as the person who initiated the establishment of the mosque. He was also associated with the founding of the Langa pondok in the Ban Na and Ban Langa area. This connection gives the mosque a distinctive identity beyond ordinary visitor information because it links the site with the wider history of Islamic education in Chana District.

 

During the early period of construction, Ustaz Abdul Ghani Al-Fikri and local villagers worked together to build the mosque. Support came from the ustaz himself and from villagers who contributed according to their faith and ability. After the mosque was completed, the ustaz returned to his country. This story reflects a common pattern in many Muslim communities in southern Thailand: a mosque emerges from the shared effort of religious teachers, local leaders, and villagers who see the need for a proper place of worship.

 

Masjid Nurul Iman is important as the community mosque of Ban Khok Khet. It serves as a center for daily worship, religious learning, Friday gathering, community consultation, Ramadan activities, support for youth education, and the strengthening of family and village ties. A mosque in this context is not only an architectural site. It is a living institution that helps maintain religious discipline and social cohesion within the community.

 

The Central Islamic Council of Thailand mosque directory lists the mosque as Masjid Nurul Iman in Moo 6, Ban Na Subdistrict, Chana District, Songkhla Province 90130, with the contact number 086-299-8931. The mosque database of the Islamic Committee of Songkhla also lists Nurul Iman in Ban Na Subdistrict, Chana District, with mosque registration number 002. These records confirm that the mosque remains present in contemporary mosque systems and is not merely an old reference from a past travel listing.

 

The original historical information identifies the imam as Abdulloh Wanma. This should be treated as historical or source-based information because a more detailed current official source confirming the latest appointment was not found during the latest verification. For publication, it is safer to present the name as information appearing in the mosque history rather than as a newly confirmed current administrative record. Those who need the most up-to-date confirmation should contact the mosque directly before arranging formal activities.

 

One of the mosque’s most important activities is the weekly kitāb study session held every Wednesday. The mosque, together with Ban Na Subdistrict Municipality, is described as inviting knowledgeable Islamic teachers to teach religious texts to those interested in learning. This activity shows that the mosque functions as a center of public religious education, not only as a place for prayer. Kitāb learning is an important part of Muslim culture in southern Thailand because it supports the study of faith, worship, ethics, and proper conduct.

 

The weekly rhythm of Wednesday learning makes Masjid Nurul Iman especially meaningful as a learning mosque. A community with regular kitāb study has a place where people of different ages can return to religious knowledge, ask questions, and listen to teachers in a structured setting. Such learning can connect elders, adults, youth, and children within a shared culture of faith.

 

The connection with the Langa pondok, now linked with Rungrot Witthaya School, adds important historical depth. Pondok and Islamic private schools in Chana have long played a role in transmitting religious knowledge to young people. Because the mosque’s pioneer is also connected with the beginning of the Langa pondok, Masjid Nurul Iman should be understood as part of an Islamic educational network in Ban Na. A complete article should therefore connect the mosque with religious education, rather than describing only its address and opening hours.

 

Rungrot Witthaya School in Ban Langa reflects the development of Islamic education in the area. School information records the continuation of Arabic and Islamic studies within the local educational background. Together, Ban Na, Ban Khok Khet, and Ban Langa form a community cluster where mosque life, pondok learning, Islamic schooling, and village identity are closely connected. Visitors who understand this context will see the mosque as part of a wider living educational landscape.

 

Chana District itself has a long and complex local history. The district has experienced changes in settlement, administration, and transport over time. Ban Na remains an important center with government offices, markets, a railway station, hospital, schools, and many mosques. In this context, Masjid Nurul Iman is not isolated. It belongs to a district landscape where religion, education, local trade, transport, and community life continue to interact.

 

For religious and cultural travel, Masjid Nurul Iman is suitable for visitors who want to learn about local Muslim culture in Songkhla, especially the Muslim community networks of Chana District. It is not a commercial sightseeing attraction or a large architectural landmark. It is a community mosque that should be visited with respect, restraint, and awareness of Islamic etiquette.

 

Non-Muslim visitors should understand that a mosque is a working place of worship. A visit should prioritize quiet behavior, modest dress, and respect for worshippers. Men and women should dress appropriately, covering shoulders, arms, and legs, and avoiding tight or transparent clothing. Shoes should be removed before entering prayer areas. Visitors should ask permission before photographing the interior or any area where people are praying or learning. Respectful behavior makes a visit appropriate and helps avoid disrupting the community.

 

For Muslim travelers on the Chana – Saphan Mai Kaen route, Masjid Nurul Iman can serve as a place to stop for prayer and rest. Because it is located in Ban Khok Khet within Ban Na Subdistrict, it is useful for travelers moving through the local road network. Visitors should check daily prayer times before traveling, and groups should contact the mosque in advance if they need to use the space for an extended period or arrive in larger numbers.

 

Public sources found during verification do not provide detailed official information about the building plan, dome, minaret, prayer hall dimensions, or internal layout. These details should therefore not be invented. What can be safely emphasized is the mosque’s functional zones: the prayer area, kitāb learning area, community gathering area, and the surrounding village setting of Ban Khok Khet.

 

The strongest content angle for Masjid Nurul Iman is its connection between faith, education, and the Malaysian pioneer Ustaz Abdul Ghani Al-Fikri. Many short listings provide only the name, address, and opening hours. A fuller article should explain why the mosque matters to Ban Khok Khet: its name meaning, founding story, relationship with the Langa pondok, Wednesday kitāb learning, and its place within Chana District. This allows readers to understand the mosque in one complete page.

 

The mosque also reflects cooperation between the local religious community and Ban Na Subdistrict Municipality. The weekly kitāb learning activity is described as involving both the mosque and the municipality. Such cooperation shows that the mosque is not only a religious space in a narrow sense. It is also a place where local knowledge, public learning, and community development can meet.

 

For travelers interested in Islamic cultural routes in Chana, Masjid Nurul Iman can be combined with Rungrot Witthaya School, Ban Langa, Masjid Ban Langa, Masjid Nuruddin at Chana intersection, and the Chana market area. This route helps visitors understand Muslim community life in Ban Na through worship, education, trade, transport, and daily social life.

 

For broader travel in Chana, the mosque can be combined with Chana Railway Station, Chana town market, the annual Chana local products fair, Bo Tao Waterfall, Sakom Beach, and nearby natural attractions. A half-day to full-day route can begin with the mosque and Ban Khok Khet community context, continue to local markets or educational sites, and then move toward nature destinations depending on time.

 

Visitors should plan their time with sensitivity. It is best not to enter during congregational prayer unless invited or unless coming to pray. Outside major prayer times, visitors may be able to observe the exterior and ask basic questions politely. Those who wish to learn about the Wednesday kitāb activity should contact the mosque or local leaders in advance so the visit does not interfere with the lesson.

 

Photography should be respectful. Suitable subjects include the mosque sign, exterior views, the surrounding community atmosphere, and areas where photography does not disturb worshippers. Visitors should not photograph people without permission, should not photograph inside prayer areas while people are praying or studying, and should not use the mosque as a casual backdrop in a way that conflicts with the dignity of the religious site.

 

Getting There is easiest by private car, rental car, or local hired transport. Navigate to Masjid Nurul Iman, Ban Khok Khet, Moo 6, Chana – Saphan Mai Kaen Road, Ban Na Subdistrict, Chana District, Songkhla Province. From Chana town or Chana Railway Station, continue into Ban Na Subdistrict and toward Ban Khok Khet. Because the name Nurul Iman is used by several mosques in Songkhla and southern Thailand, visitors should include Ban Khok Khet, Ban Na, Chana, and Songkhla in their navigation search.

 

Travelers without a private vehicle should hire local transport from Chana town, Chana Railway Station, or nearby accommodation. It is best to agree on the fare, pickup point, and return time before departure. Those planning to continue to Rungrot Witthaya School, Ban Langa, Chana market, Bo Tao Waterfall, or Sakom Beach should consider hiring a vehicle for several hours for more practical movement between sites.

 

A recommended route begins at Masjid Nurul Iman in Ban Khok Khet to understand the mosque’s community and the role of Ustaz Abdul Ghani Al-Fikri. Continue to Rungrot Witthaya School or the Ban Langa area to connect the story with the Langa pondok. Then return to Ban Na and Chana market for food, rest, and local observation. With more time, continue to Bo Tao Waterfall or Sakom Beach to add a natural-travel dimension to the religious and educational route.

 

Overall, Masjid Nurul Iman of Ban Khok Khet is an important mosque of Ban Na Subdistrict, Chana District, Songkhla Province. Its strengths include a history of more than 60 years, the founding role of Ustaz Abdul Ghani Al-Fikri, the relationship with the Langa pondok and Rungrot Witthaya School, regular Wednesday kitāb learning, and official presence in contemporary mosque directories. With careful planning and respectful conduct, the mosque helps travelers and readers understand Chana through religion, education, and Muslim community life rather than through ordinary tourist sites alone.

 

 

A: Masjid Nurul Iman is located in Moo 6, Ban Khok Khet, on the Chana – Saphan Mai Kaen Road, Ban Na Subdistrict, Chana District, Songkhla Province 90130.

 

A: Masjid Nurul Iman is a long-standing community mosque of Ban Khok Khet with a history of more than 60 years. It is a center for worship, religious learning, and Muslim community life in Ban Na Subdistrict.

 

A: The key pioneer was Ustaz Abdul Ghani Al-Fikri, a Malaysian religious teacher associated with the establishment of both Masjid Nurul Iman and the Langa pondok.

 

A: Local historical information states that Ustaz Abdul Ghani Al-Fikri, the pioneer of Masjid Nurul Iman, was also connected with the beginning of the Langa pondok, later associated with Rungrot Witthaya School.

 

A: The mosque is known for weekly Wednesday kitāb study, where knowledgeable Islamic teachers are invited to teach religious texts to interested learners.

 

A: Travel information lists the mosque as open daily from 08.00 to 17.00. Visitors who wish to enter the interior or come in a group should contact the mosque in advance.

 

A: The mosque directory lists the contact number as 086-299-8931.

 

A: Nearby places include Rungrot Witthaya School or Langa pondok, Masjid Ban Langa, Masjid Nuruddin at Chana intersection, Chana Railway Station, Chana market area, Bo Tao Waterfall, and Sakom Beach.