Masjid Bayan Beleq
Masjid Bayan Beleq
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Wiwien
Bandung, Indonesia98 contributions
Jun 2012 • Business
I visited Bayan Beleq Mosque as part of my visit to the village.
It was Thursday morning and there was a Thursday traditional market took place in the village. Interesting.
I was accompanied by a local young leader who fascinated me with his philosophical view about the his/Bayan community and their tradition.
We visited a small traditional weaving shop where you can see one or two ladies weaving. The type of clothes are different with the other traditional village we visited in the southern part of Lombok. Although they are know using manufactured thread, we can still found the clothes made of real cotton which can be recognized by its rough texture and natural color.
The best clothes are the used ones. The ones which were prepared and worn for their traditional ceremonies. They are more beautiful. These kind of clothes usually directly offered by the owners who will take them to the gallery once they learn that you are a traditional clothes lover who value more for authentic and meaningful one. Some of the clothes were so worn out that they had some holes on it. (The price is more expensive but just fair considering the process and the value it bears).
When we were enjoying the clothes we were told that just behind the shop, a ritual to close the harvest season was about to take place. We went into the back of a row of traditional houses which seemed to be the center of the settlement where two religious leaders were starting the rituals. Afterward, we were invited to join them enjoying local snacks and a local beverage called brem made of fermented sticky rice. A friendly lady also shown us her harvest of local paddy called bulu, let us tried the cooked one and invited us to have a look at her house. (I found that the interior is different with commonly found in Sade traditional houses). One thing I also took note was that the village is quite clean).
The young guy then took us on a walk through their Bulu paddy field to one of their protected forest with its many springs that we couldn't help ourselves to drink it directly from the spring and fill out water bottles.
We then visited Bayan Beleq Mosque. It did not have sufficient interpretation. We like the quiteness of the site though. it was over lunch time when we got out of the mosque. There is not any restaurant in the village, but across the mosque there was a kiosk who sells snacks and instantly cooked noodle. When we were there she, fortunately, was cooking a vegeable dish and she happily shared (sold) some portions of rice and the dish (and her life story) with us ...enjoyed with some local chips, it was a delicious lunch!
But before that, a twin shy young boys took me to show the houses (and their house, of course..) just at the back of the kiosk.
For me the trip was enriching. I probably would not think that way if I just visited the mosque.
So, if you visited the mosque, I suggested that you spent some time to wander around the village.
It was Thursday morning and there was a Thursday traditional market took place in the village. Interesting.
I was accompanied by a local young leader who fascinated me with his philosophical view about the his/Bayan community and their tradition.
We visited a small traditional weaving shop where you can see one or two ladies weaving. The type of clothes are different with the other traditional village we visited in the southern part of Lombok. Although they are know using manufactured thread, we can still found the clothes made of real cotton which can be recognized by its rough texture and natural color.
The best clothes are the used ones. The ones which were prepared and worn for their traditional ceremonies. They are more beautiful. These kind of clothes usually directly offered by the owners who will take them to the gallery once they learn that you are a traditional clothes lover who value more for authentic and meaningful one. Some of the clothes were so worn out that they had some holes on it. (The price is more expensive but just fair considering the process and the value it bears).
When we were enjoying the clothes we were told that just behind the shop, a ritual to close the harvest season was about to take place. We went into the back of a row of traditional houses which seemed to be the center of the settlement where two religious leaders were starting the rituals. Afterward, we were invited to join them enjoying local snacks and a local beverage called brem made of fermented sticky rice. A friendly lady also shown us her harvest of local paddy called bulu, let us tried the cooked one and invited us to have a look at her house. (I found that the interior is different with commonly found in Sade traditional houses). One thing I also took note was that the village is quite clean).
The young guy then took us on a walk through their Bulu paddy field to one of their protected forest with its many springs that we couldn't help ourselves to drink it directly from the spring and fill out water bottles.
We then visited Bayan Beleq Mosque. It did not have sufficient interpretation. We like the quiteness of the site though. it was over lunch time when we got out of the mosque. There is not any restaurant in the village, but across the mosque there was a kiosk who sells snacks and instantly cooked noodle. When we were there she, fortunately, was cooking a vegeable dish and she happily shared (sold) some portions of rice and the dish (and her life story) with us ...enjoyed with some local chips, it was a delicious lunch!
But before that, a twin shy young boys took me to show the houses (and their house, of course..) just at the back of the kiosk.
For me the trip was enriching. I probably would not think that way if I just visited the mosque.
So, if you visited the mosque, I suggested that you spent some time to wander around the village.
Written August 4, 2012
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DUDETTE33
the Coast310 contributions
Aug 2013 • Solo
I was extremely reluctant to be taken to this site because I thought it was going to be one of those tourist traps. However, I was wrong; and to see the first mosque looks nothing like a regular mosque, it is refreshing and what a surprise. North Lombok is full of traditions, and apparently form a strong community bond within each village.
Outside of the mosque you can see a few ladies making Kain Tenun.
Outside of the mosque you can see a few ladies making Kain Tenun.
Written August 11, 2013
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Danny Too
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia1,180 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
Masjid Bayan Beleq, also known as Masjid Kuno is one of the most important mosques in Lombok, near the village of Beleq. Believed to be built in 1634, the mosque sits on a small hill with pretty views. Beware of tourists trap as you will be asked for little donations before leaving the place.
Written April 29, 2018
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ivelde
Veghel, The Netherlands13 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
After paying a (generous) voluntary contribution and sarong hire the guide took us for an uninspired tour along some old buildings, while during the tour he said that the contribution wasn’t including his fee. Which appeared also to be high in relation to his “performance”.
Not a good experience.
Not a good experience.
Written July 23, 2023
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iTasbi
Lombok, Indonesia68 contributions
Jun 2011 • Friends
The form of this mosque is not much different from the surrounding houses. The form is simple makes it easy to recognize from the curb. The building of this mosque has a size of 9 x 9 meters. The walls were low and made of woven bamboo, the roof is composed of overlapping shaped blades of bamboo, while the foundation-stone floors made of stone. Meanwhile, the floor of the mosque made of clay that has been covered with reed mats. In the corners of the room there are four main pillars mosque mosque cantilever, made of jackfruit wood cylindrical. Inside the mosque, there is also a drum of wood, which hung on a pole roof of the mosque.
Although a simple shape, but the mosque has a distinctive Beleq Bayan, which has become one of the historic sites in Indonesia. This mosque stands in the 17th century, which meant he was already more than 300 years. Kecamatan Bayan is one of the gates of Islam in Lombok. In this district, Islam was first introduced, and Beleq Bayan Mosque is the first mosque that stood on this island. Inside the mosque, there Beleq (mausoleum) one of the first Muslim missionaries in the region, namely Abdul Rozak Gaus. Moreover, in the rear right and front left of the mosque there are two small huts. In the second hut, there are tombs of religious figures who helped build this mosque and take care of from the outset.
Everyday, Beleq Bayan mosque is no longer used by the surrounding community. However, this will again crowded mosque at the Islamic religious holidays. One of them at the time of the celebration of Birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Celebration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad is usually held for two days. At the celebration, Beleq Bayan mosque would be filled by the visitors. In celebration of the birthday of the Prophet, the visitors who want to follow the procession of the ceremony, are required to follow existing regulations, such as the need to use traditional dresses like dodot Sasak, sapuk, and others. For tourists from outside the island of Lombok, may use an aircraft from Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali, and other cities. From Mataram can use public transportation to the District Bayan. However, for the convenience of travel, it is advisable for travelers to use rental vehicles. In addition to stops at several points of interest contained in all the way to Bayan district, visitors can also arrange the visit with more flexibility.
Although a simple shape, but the mosque has a distinctive Beleq Bayan, which has become one of the historic sites in Indonesia. This mosque stands in the 17th century, which meant he was already more than 300 years. Kecamatan Bayan is one of the gates of Islam in Lombok. In this district, Islam was first introduced, and Beleq Bayan Mosque is the first mosque that stood on this island. Inside the mosque, there Beleq (mausoleum) one of the first Muslim missionaries in the region, namely Abdul Rozak Gaus. Moreover, in the rear right and front left of the mosque there are two small huts. In the second hut, there are tombs of religious figures who helped build this mosque and take care of from the outset.
Everyday, Beleq Bayan mosque is no longer used by the surrounding community. However, this will again crowded mosque at the Islamic religious holidays. One of them at the time of the celebration of Birthday of Prophet Muhammad. Celebration of the birthday of Prophet Muhammad is usually held for two days. At the celebration, Beleq Bayan mosque would be filled by the visitors. In celebration of the birthday of the Prophet, the visitors who want to follow the procession of the ceremony, are required to follow existing regulations, such as the need to use traditional dresses like dodot Sasak, sapuk, and others. For tourists from outside the island of Lombok, may use an aircraft from Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali, and other cities. From Mataram can use public transportation to the District Bayan. However, for the convenience of travel, it is advisable for travelers to use rental vehicles. In addition to stops at several points of interest contained in all the way to Bayan district, visitors can also arrange the visit with more flexibility.
Written September 11, 2011
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Dhiny Rahmah
Surabaya, Indonesia37 contributions
Jan 2017 • Family
Bayan Beleq is the oldest mosque in Lombok.
But we can't do prayer inside the mosque. it's just open for Religion Ceremony, so we just walk around the area and enjoy to see the mosque and it's surrounding. There is also a cemetary of the mosque founder.
All the building's part component is made of bamboo. Good to see how's ancient of Lombok was.
After we go arroud the area, the guard will ask you for donation before you leave this place.
But we can't do prayer inside the mosque. it's just open for Religion Ceremony, so we just walk around the area and enjoy to see the mosque and it's surrounding. There is also a cemetary of the mosque founder.
All the building's part component is made of bamboo. Good to see how's ancient of Lombok was.
After we go arroud the area, the guard will ask you for donation before you leave this place.
Written February 14, 2017
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Novi M
Jakarta, Indonesia6 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
First I was reluctant when the taxi driver offer to visit that place. I expected to see crowded and dirty place, because it is bathing place (pemandian). But I waswrong, it's beautiful like Keraton Palace in Yogyakarta. Take a guide and you will learn about the place more.
Written June 23, 2013
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damsca
The Hague, The Netherlands1,301 contributions
Jul 2011 • Couples
The pictures on some magazines/guide books are far better than the real mosque itself.
There was a man who showed us around although what he showed and told us was not much. He just said that this was the mosque, that this and that were graves (i don't remember anymore of whom) and that we could peek inside the mosque to see the original "gong" (the round thing they hit to make a sound).
From the moment my partner & I arrived, we were followed closely (literally) by a bunch of local kids which was pretty annoying because it kind of made us feel like we were being watched and made us unable to walk around freely.
At the end of the 5-minutes "tour", we were led to a bale-bale where then the man took out a book which listed people who have visited the mosque and how much donation they have given.
Overall, the experience was not a nice one. Nothing to see really and instead we were the objects of scrutiny by the local kids.
There was a man who showed us around although what he showed and told us was not much. He just said that this was the mosque, that this and that were graves (i don't remember anymore of whom) and that we could peek inside the mosque to see the original "gong" (the round thing they hit to make a sound).
From the moment my partner & I arrived, we were followed closely (literally) by a bunch of local kids which was pretty annoying because it kind of made us feel like we were being watched and made us unable to walk around freely.
At the end of the 5-minutes "tour", we were led to a bale-bale where then the man took out a book which listed people who have visited the mosque and how much donation they have given.
Overall, the experience was not a nice one. Nothing to see really and instead we were the objects of scrutiny by the local kids.
Written July 6, 2011
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JoshShoeString
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia879 contributions
Dec 2013 • Solo
This is said to be the oldest mosque in Lombok. When I visited, there was no one in this place. The structure is made entirely out of wood and parts of trees. Not the typical mosque you would normally see.
There are some womenfolk with their daughters weaving cloth for sale across the road. You may want to support them by buying some.
There are some womenfolk with their daughters weaving cloth for sale across the road. You may want to support them by buying some.
Written March 17, 2014
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Barbara A
Milwaukee, WI1,961 contributions
Dec 2015 • Family
We only stopped for a few minutes to walk up to the mosque, which is a simple bamboo building. Our guide said they have to redo it every 6 years. It's not so much that the building is original, because it isn't, but it has been redone all these years on the same ground. It's also a burial for early Muslims. For any Muslim, you might enjoy seeing something very different from what is built now.
Written January 11, 2016
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