Denpasar. In a commendable move towards environmental sustainability, the At Tanwir Mosque, located at the Muhammadiyah Mission Center in Menteng, Jakarta, has implemented an eco friendly initiative that enables it to save approximately 20%-30% of its total water usage. The mosque achieves this significant reduction by recycling water used by worshippers for ablution (wudu).

According to Abdul Mu'ti, the General Secretary of Muhammadiyah Central Leadership, this conservation effort is part of the mosque's commitment to a greener environment. "There's a sizeable saving in terms of water usage, amounting to 20%-30% of the total," he stated, citing a report from Antara news agency on Tuesday (30/4).

Mu'ti explained that the water-saving strategy involves collecting ablution water in a storage tank, which is then pumped into a water recycling system for purification and reuse. The recycled water is subsequently used for various purposes around the mosque, including filling fish ponds, watering plants, and cleaning operational vehicles. "This water is not reused for ablution purposes, pending further study on the religious implications," he clarified.

Besides water conservation, Abdul Mu'ti also highlighted the mosque's adoption of solar energy, with six solar panels installed at At Tanwir Mosque. These panels contribute between 3%-5% of the mosque's electricity needs, resulting in an overall 10%-15% reduction in electricity consumption. Such energy savings translate to a cost reduction of approximately IDR 6 million to IDR 10 million for the organization.

Zainal Abidin, Public Relations Officer of PP Muhammadiyah, emphasized that the green mosque initiative reflects Muhammadiyah's commitment to environmental stewardship, including water conservation. "We observe that in many mosques, water used for ablution is wasted," he remarked. "Therefore, Muhammadiyah has come up with the idea to put this leftover ablution water to good use," Zainal added, expressing hope that this initiative will inspire other mosques across Indonesia to adopt similar environmentally friendly practices.