Name: Shery Edrina bt Salehuddin Student ID: 0316321 Topic: Spiritual and Symbolic of the Mosque Mosque: Al-Hasanah Mosque,Bangi
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Decoration in Praying Hall of Mosque: A Review of Current Literature
Kassim, N, Abdullah, N & Mohd taib, Z. (2014). Decoration in Praying Hall of Mosque: A review of Current Literature. Retrieved 2 June 2016, from http://www.sciencedirect. com/science/article/pii/S1 877042814054822#bib009 5
Decorations used inside the mosque can either be a negative or positive impact to the users. The decoration is also a part of a symbol to differentiate a mosque with other public building such as library and community hall.
The authors went through several other books and literature review in getting to know In depth about the positive and negative impact of decoration in mosque and comparing how the decoration is used in local mosques.
Decoration; mosque decoration; ornamentation; mosque; Praying hall; motif
- the proper positioning of motifs and ornamentation, - the place pray is important to be studied in great detail - Ornamentation should be taken as part of mosque components - important is the congregation can perform their prayers and take protection from
Spaces for Muslims Spiritual Meanings
Contemporary architectural trends and their impact on the symbolic and
Dewiyanti, D & Kusuma, H.E. (2012). Spaces for Muslims Spiritual Meanings . Retrieved 3 June, 2016, from http://www.sciencedirect. com/science/article/pii/S1 877042812032363 Hoteit, A. (2015). International Journal of Current Research . Contemporary Architectural Trends And Their Impact On The
To learn and understand how does the spaces inside the mosque works and how does it affect the spiritual feelings to the users. To compare the differences between old mosque with contemporary architectural trends and how does it affect
The study was conducted through a qualitative approach to 17 people from faculty group and 10 people from muslim’s women reading AlQuran group. The author went through several literature reviews and case study in order to get better understanding to
Spaces; Muslims; Spiritual meaning; Physical attributes; Spatial meaning; Emotional factors
Mosque; Contemporary mosque; Islam;Islamic architecture;Minaret
rain and heat - Common elements of decoration found in the interior of the mosque are the ornamentation motifs represent by floral, geometric and Calligraphy - most ornate decoration in a mosque is generally found around the prayer niche, or also known as mihrab, - importance of spirituality - the ambience of the mosque -visual sensory and concentration
- The basic parts of the mosque - most common shape in the prayer hall is rectangular with the
spiritual function of mosque.
Symbolic And Spiritual Function Of The Mosque.
the symbolic and spiritual function.
make comparison between contemporary and traditional.
THEOLOGY OF A MOSQUE: The Sacred Inspiring Form, Function and Design in Islamic Architecture
Longhurst, C. E. (2012, March). Theology of A Mosque: The Sacred Inspiring Form ,Function and Design in Islamic Architecture. Lonaard-Art and Architecture Magazine.
To learn the how does the form and function relates to each other and how does it contribute to Islamic Architecture.
The other went through several literature reviews and conducted an analysis on the case studies building.
Architecture;Minare t;Decoations;Qurani c
To learn about the symbolic elements in the mosque. The Essence of Khaki, A., & Abad, A. S. To learn how does the Islamic (2015). The Essence of mosque reflects its Architecture Islamic Architecture of spiritual identity and of Mosque: A Mosque. A Reflection on scared suppositions Reflection on the Spiritual Identity and through the the Spiritual Sacred Suppositions, 36(4). traditional arts. Identity and Retrieved June 5, 2016, Sacred from How does the Suppositions http://dergi.cumhuriyet.e architect put in the du.tr/cumuscij/article/vie spiritual elements in wFile/5000138834/50001 the spaces. 32385
The author analyzed through browsing the reference books and library documents using descriptive-analytical method and its status in the Shi'a mosques are studied.
Identity; sacred architecture; spiritual identity; Islamic mosques; sacred suppositions
longest side in the direction of Qibla - the purpose of minaret, prayer hall, courtyard, arcades and dome -the symbol of nature -purpose of courtyard and minaret -masjid decorative features
- the meaning of spiritual - the spiritual elements in mosques
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS- SYMBOLIC AND SPRITUAL FUNCTIONS ON MOSQUE (its relation to tawhid) NAME: Hakim Asyraf AGE: 23 years old Tawhid- Submission to the One & Only Allah and nothing is equal to Him. Tawhid means unite in submission to God and fulfill the Shahadah (the Islamic declaration of faith to Allah & Prophet and by following the Prophet’s teachings and tradition
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From your own understanding, what does mosque means to you and Muslims around the world? It’s a place for Muslims to do their prayers, have some discussion about religious matter and a place to gain knowledge.
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What are the symbolic functions of the mosque? Prayer hall because that is the place where I can actually see all the muslims gather as one to pray to Allah swt
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In your opinion, how does the decoration inside the mosque impact your spiritual feelings? It’s really peaceful and the design is not overly designed.
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Is there any specific place at the mosque that enhances your spiritual awareness? At the first row of the saf.
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How does the form and space of the mosque contribute to the spiritual values? By allowing several amount of natural lighting into the mosque that makes me feel closer to Allah swt
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Are there any elements that symbolically have a meaning of bearing spiritual/tawhid? The prayer hall which gathers all the muslims
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How the symbolic features of the mosque relates to the principle of Tawhid? The prayer hall is the core centre where muslims pray to Allah swt.
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What is the importance of the tawhid elements to the mosque? It’s really important because it’ll help the muslims in the mosque to gain their tawhid
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How does the tawhid elements being applied in the mosque? By having decorative verses of the Quran in mosque
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How’s the functions of the mosque reflect the Muslim’s daily life? It’ll make a muslim to be more discipline not only to their prayer’s time but also to their schedule as it has already been set for them to pray at a certain period of time.
NAME: Alia Nawarah AGE: 30 years old Tawhid- Submission to the One & Only Allah and nothing is equal to Him. Tawhid means unite in submission to God and fulfill the Shahadah (the Islamic declaration of faith to Allah & Prophet and by following the Prophet’s teachings and tradition
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From your own understanding, what does mosque means to you and Muslims around the world? Where Muslims go to perform prayers
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What are the symbolic functions of the mosque? A place where Muslims come to submit theirselves to God and find peace
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In your opinion, how does the decoration inside the mosque impact your spiritual feelings? The design is very minimal and helps me to concentrate more on my prayers
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Is there any specific place at the mosque that enhances your spiritual awareness? First row saf
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How does the form and space of the mosque contribute to the spiritual values?
Spaces are located near by, easy to go around
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Are there any elements that symbolically have a meaning of bearing spiritual/tawhid? The dome which replicates the same dome with Masjid Nabawi,that reminds the Muslims of the Prophet Muhammad saw
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How the symbolic features of the mosque relates to the principle of Tawhid? The minaret which is used to call for prayers
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What is the importance of the tawhid elements to the mosque? Helps to gather Muslims together with one aim
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How does the tawhid elements being applied in the mosque? Spacious prayer hall to allow more muslims to pray together
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How’s the functions of the mosque reflect the Muslim’s daily life? When praying on time, it helps to shape the discipline of a Muslim