“The road has ended, but the prayers we carried along it will continue their journey to the end...”
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| (The last mosque in our trip) |
Day 10: 10 March 2026 (Tuesday)
Route: Ipoh - Kuala Lumpur
Every journey carries us forward, but the last day always asks us to slow down - to look back at the miles travelled, the prayers whispered, and the quiet blessings gathered along the way.
Every journey, no matter how meaningful, must eventually find its way home.
On the final day of our Kembara Ramadhan, the road southbound carried us not only closer to home but also to a few more mosques along the way. Yet, unlike the earlier days of the journey, I found myself less eager to explore. My heart felt heavier as we approached the last mosque on our list. Quietly I wondered whether we would still have the strength, the perseverance, and the spirit to undertake another journey like this in the years to come.
They say aging is a privilege denied to many. Perhaps it is like climbing a mountain - breathless with every step, yet rewarded with a clearer and wider view from the summit. A gentle sadness lingered in my heart, but it was accompanied by hope and prayer. I trust that I will continue to be guided by the wisdom of my heart rather than the worries of my mind.
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| (Masjid Muhibbuddin Shah, Ipoh) |
Our final Subuh prayers of this Kembara Ramadhan were performed at Masjid Muhibbuddin Shah, located just a short drive from our accommodation at Anderson ImpianKU Suites.
The mosque serves as a central place of worship for the community and visitors to Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun. Built in 1996, it is easily recognised by the prominent round blue-green dome that crowns its main prayer hall. The design blends Middle Eastern and Nusantara (Malay Archipelago) styles.
The mosque serves as a central place of worship for the community and visitors to Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun. Built in 1996, it is easily recognised by the prominent round blue-green dome that crowns its main prayer hall. The design blends Middle Eastern and Nusantara (Malay Archipelago) styles.
After Subuh, we had enough time to enjoy a short power nap before checking out.
Before leaving Ipoh, we made a brief stop at Masjid Muhammadiah (Masjid Cina). Known for its distinctive Chinese architectural design, the mosque features a pagoda-shaped minaret, green glazed roof tiles, and a graceful half-moon entrance. It can accommodate up to 2,000 worshippers.
The site originally housed Madrasah Muhammadiah, founded in 1973. A small surau built in 1978 was later upgraded to a mosque in 2007, and the current Chinese-inspired structure was completed in 2013. Performing our sunnah prayers here felt especially calming, as if the quiet elegance of the architecture itself invited reflection.
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| (Masjid China Muhammadiah, Ipoh) |
The site originally housed Madrasah Muhammadiah, founded in 1973. A small surau built in 1978 was later upgraded to a mosque in 2007, and the current Chinese-inspired structure was completed in 2013. Performing our sunnah prayers here felt especially calming, as if the quiet elegance of the architecture itself invited reflection.
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| (Jambatan Sultan Nazrin Shah) |
Rather than taking the highway, we chose the slower coastal road towards Kuala Lumpur - a route that winds through quiet villages, stretches of paddy fields across Perak, and eventually the historic coastal town of Kuala Selangor.
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| (Masjid Tuminah Hamidi, Bagan Datuk) |
Continuing along the old road towards Kuala Selangor, we made another detour to visit Masjid Tuminah Hamidi in Bagan Datuk. This stunning floating mosque stands along the banks of the Perak River and is the third mosque of its kind in the state.
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| (The murky water of Sungai Perak) |
The complex includes an open square, a multipurpose hall, and exhibition spaces, with capacity for about 5,000 worshippers. The mosque was named by DPM Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in honour of his parents and was inaugurated in March 2025. During our visit, some areas were still under renovation, but we were able to perform our jamak Zohor and Asar prayers there.
By the time we entered the LATAR Expressway, the afternoon was already fading. Instead of heading straight home, we made one last detour to Masjid Damansara Perdana to break our fast and perform Terawih prayers.
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| (Masjid Damansara Perdana) |
Often described as an “industrial-themed” mosque, it features a minimalist modern design using raw steel, concrete ventilation blocks, and soaring ceilings without traditional domes or arches. Its contemporary architecture blends naturally into the surrounding urban landscape and has drawn much attention since its completion.
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| (The mimbar in the prayer hall) |
That evening the mosque was filled with worshippers. The iftar area lively with families and travellers, and the prayer hall packed to the brim during Terawih.
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| (Kembara Ramadhan final iftar in Damansara Perdana) |
When we finally reached home, exhaustion quickly caught up with us. The bags were left unpacked. After a quick hot shower, we slipped straight into bed, letting the warmth ease our tired muscles.
Tonight we rest with gratitude. May every step of this journey bring us closer to Allah, and may every mosque we visited stand as a quiet witness to our prayers. Journeys end, but the prayers offered along the way will continue, long after the road falls silent.
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