In addition to their functional use, these minarets have become distinguishing elements of mosque architecture. In large mosques in particular, minarets have the effect of tempering the enormity and magnificence of the domed structure by conveying to the viewer the elevation of divinity above the pretensions of human grandeur.
Most mosques also have a dome, and the line connecting the center of the dome to the niche is supposed to point toward Mecca. Throughout the world there are many mosques that are not actually directed toward Mecca, but such misalignment is due to inaccurate methods for determining the direction of Mecca and does not imply a disregard for this requirement. The mosque is not a self-contained unit, nor is it a symbolic microcosm of the universe, as are some places of worship in other religions.
Rather, the mosque is always built as a connection with Mecca, the ultimate home of Muslim worship that metaphorically forms the center of all mosques. See Islamic Art and Architecture. Privacy Policy. Skip to main content. Section Islam. All this shows that it is very important for a Muslim community to have a Mosque. How much should a Muslim community spend upon building a mosque?
What facilities should it include? How decorative should it be? Should it have a minaret or a dome? This was a simple courtyard alongside his house which provided some shade for people at prayer and was also used a meeting place. Today, in contrast, many mosques are magnificent structures, expensive buildings intended to show the show the greatness of Allah.
Islam teaches that people should not waste resources Allah has given them. So, the question is: should huge amounts of unnecessary wealth be spent upon a building with minarets and domes and extravagant chandeliers, etc. The Origin of the Mosque The Prophet Muhammad's original house in Medina in present-day Saudi Arabia is thought to be the first mosque and probably served as a model for early mosque architecture. It was a mud-brick structure with living quarters on one side of an enclosed rectangular courtyard.
Since Muhammad's followers would gather at his home for prayer, the side of the courtyard facing the qibla , or the direction of prayer, included a porch covered by palm branches, which offered shelter from the hot desert sun.
Most early mosques, as well as the majority of later mosques in Arab lands, follow this general layout see fig. The Role of the Mosque Mosques reflect the size and needs of individual Muslim communities, as their members all worship together on Fridays. Historically mosques have been at the center of education and intellectual life. Inscriptions from the Qur'an adorn the interiors and exteriors of mosques, establishing a strong link between scripture and the place of prayer.
Mosque decoration almost never includes human or animal forms, which are seen as potentially idolatrous. Instead, geometric, floral, vegetal, and calligraphic designs adorn mosques, symbolically recalling the promise of Paradise. Mosques around the World Mosques throughout the Islamic world use diverse building materials and reflect different regional traditions and styles.
Despite variations in size and design, the special place mosques hold in Muslim communities remains universal. View of the courtyard. Shah Mosque, Isfahan, Iran, 17th century. The qibla entrance as seen from inside the courtyard. Sheila Canby: Listen to a conversation between Deniz Beyazit and Walter Denny, on the context of the mosque and ritual. Five daily prayers are one of the pillars of Islam.
Deniz Beyazit: These five daily prayers are very important for every pious Muslim.
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