SURAU AN-NURANI PUSAT PENERANGAN ISLAM – MAJLIS ISLAM SARAWAK

Surau An-Nurani at Sarawak Islamic Information Centre offers a serene prayer space in multicultural Kuching. This recognized surau hosts Friday prayers in English for up to 500 worshippers, daily fardhu prayers, and special Ramadan services. Ideal for Muslims seeking spiritual solace near Kenyalang Park.

Halal Status :
Halal certified
Officially recognized as Surau An-Nurani Pusat Penerangan Islam by Majlis Islam Sarawak, listed in emasjid.sarawak.gov.my with registration A-01-2017-0185. Designated for Friday prayers and daily solat fardhu since December 2023. Managed by Sarawak Islamic Information Centre under Islamic authorities.

Specialities
Prayer services including Friday Jumu'ah prayers in English (capacity 500 jemaah), daily fardhu prayers (Zohor to Isyak), Terawih during Ramadan, and Qiamullail in last 10 nights. Hosts Islamic lectures, programs like My Prophets, My Islam Series, and Ibrah Series at the Information Centre. Free entry, suitable for: Spiritual reflection, Educational talks, Community gatherings.

Operations
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; open for daily fardhu prayers (Zohor to Isyak) and Friday Jumu'ah. Peak hours: Friday Jumu'ah (English khutbah for students/lecturers), Ramadan Terawih, last 10 nights Qiamullail. Closed weekends unless special events.

Reviews
Highly regarded as a unique multicultural Islamic centre fostering understanding among diverse faiths in Sarawak. Praised for architectural fusion of Iban, Bidayuh, Melanau, and Orang Ulu motifs symbolizing Islam's universality. Positive feedback on English Jumu'ah for international students; no negative reviews noted, maintained well by authorities.

Facilities
Prayer Space: On-site surau (Musolla IIC-MIS, capacity 500, recognized for Jumu'ah). Parking: Ample street parking along Jalan Ong Tiang Swee in Kenyalang Park area; nearby public lots available for visitors. Seating Capacity: 500 for prayers; lecture hall for programs. Family friendly with multicultural welcoming design; accessible via main roads, suitable for wheelchair with level entry.

Notes for Muslim Users
Completely safe and recommended for Muslim travellers in Kuching as an official surau under Majlis Islam Sarawak. Ideal for Friday prayers and daily solat near Swinburne University. Verify current prayer times via website; women section available in surau. Things to check: Confirm Jumu'ah schedule, dress modestly for programs.