Imam Mosque Isfahan Iran

IMAM MOSQUE ISFAHAN'S IRAN

In 1598, when Shah Abbas decided to move the capital of his Persian empire from the northwestern city of Qazvin to the central city of Isfahan, he initiated what would become one of the greatest programmes in Persian history; the complete remaking of this ancient city. By choosing the central city of Isfahan, fertilized by the Zāyandeh River ("The life-giving river"), lying as an oasis of intense cultivation in the midst of a vast area of arid landscape, he both distanced his capital from any future assaults by the Ottomans and the Uzbeks, and at the same time gained more control over the Persian Gulf, which had recently become an important trading route for the Dutch and British East India Companies.

The chief architect of this colossal task of urban planning was Shaykh Bahai (Baha' ad-Din al-`Amili), who focused the programme on two key features of Shah Abbas's master plan: the Chahar Bagh avenue, flanked at either side by all the prominent institutions of the city, such as the residences of all foreign dignitaries, and the Naqsh-e Jahan Square ("Examplar of the World"). Prior to the Shah's ascent to power, Persia had a decentralized power structure, in which different institutions battled for power, including both the military (the Qizilbash) and governors of the different provinces making up the empire. Shah Abbas wanted to undermine this political structure, and the recreation of Isfahan, as a Grand capital of Persia, was an important step in centralizing the power. The ingenuity of the square, or Maidān, was that, by building it, Shah Abbas would gather the three main components of power in Persia in his own backyard; the power of the clergy, represented by the Masjed-e Shah, the power of the merchants, represented by the The Imperial Bazaar, and of course, the power of the Shah himself, residing in the Ali Qapu Palace.

The crown jewel in this project was the Masjed-e Shah, which would replace the much older Jameh Mosque in conducting the Friday prayers. To achieve this, the Shah Mosque was constructed not only with vision of grandeur, having the largest dome in the city, but Shaykh Bahai also planned the construction of two religious schools and a winter mosque clamped at either side of it. Because of the Shah's desire to have the building completed during his lifetime, shortcuts were taken in the construction; for example, the Shah ignored warnings by one of the architects Abu'l Qāsim regarding the danger of subsidence in the foundations of the mosque, and he pressed ahead with the construction.The architect proved to have been justified, as in 1662 the building had to undergo major repairs.Also, the Persians invented a new style of tile mosaic (the Seven-colour) that was both cheaper and quicker, and that eventually speed up the construction. This job was masterly done by some of the best craftsmen in the country, and the whole work was supervised by Master calligrapher, Reza Abbasi. In the end, the final touches on the mosque were made in late 1629, few months after the death of the Shah.

Also, many historians have wondered about the peculiar orientation of The Royal square (The Maidān). Unlike most buildings of importance, this square did not lie in alignment with Mecca, so that when entering the entrance-portal of the mosque, one makes, almost without realising it, the half-right turn, which enables the main court within to face Mecca. Donald Wilber gives the most plausible explanation to this; the vision of Shaykh Bahai was for the mosque to be visible wherever in the maydān a person was situated. Had the axis of the maydān coincided with the axis of Mecca, the dome of the mosque would have been concealed from view by the towering entrance portal leading to it. By creating an angle between them, the two parts of the building, the entrance portal and the dome, are in perfect view for everyone within the square to admire.

Sultan Mosque Singapore

SULTAN MOSQUE SINGAPORE

Masjid Sultan (Jawi: مسجد سلطان ;Malay for Sultan Mosque; is located at Muscat Street and North Bridge Road within the Kampong Glam district of Rochor Planning Area in Singapore. The mosque is considered one of the most important mosques in Singapore. The prayer hall and domes highlight the mosque's star features.

When Singapore was ceded to the British in 1819, Temenggong Abdul Rahman, the island's chief, and Sultan Hussain Shah of Johore, under whose jurisdiction Singapore fell, acquired small fortunes in exchange for their power. Sir Stamford Raffles also granted the Temenggong and the Sultan an annual stipend and the use of Kampong Glam for their residence.

The area around Kampong Glam was also allocated for Malays and other Muslims. Hussain built a palace there and brought his family and a complete entourage from the Riau islands. Many of the Sultan's and Temenggong's followers came to Kampong Glam from the Riau Islands, Malacca and Sumatra.

Sultan Hussain then decided to build a mosque befitting his status. He constructed a mosque next to his palace from 1824 to 1826 with funds solicited from the East India Company. With a two-tiered pyramidal roof, it was of a typical design. The original building was replaced with a new mosque.

The management of the mosque was headed by Alauddin Shah, the Sultan's grandson, until 1879, when he passed the torch in to five community leaders. In 1914, the lease was extended by the government for a further 999 years and a new board of trustees was appointed, with two representatives from each faction of the Muslim community.

By the early 1900s, Singapore had become a centre for Islamic commerce, culture and art. Sultan Mosque soon became too small for this burgeoning community. In 1924, the year of the mosque's centenary, the trustees approved a plan to erect a new mosque. The old mosque had by then also fallen into a state of disrepair.

Architect Denis Santry of Swan and Maclaren adopted a Saracenic style, incorporating minarets and balustrades. The mosque was completed after four years in 1928.

Sultan Mosque has stayed essentially unchanged since it was built, with only repairs carried out to the main hall in the 1960s and an annex added in 1993. It was gazetted as a national monument on 14 March 1975.

Today the mosque is owned by Majlis Ugama Islam Singapura (MUIS).

Taj-Ul Mosque India

TAJ-UL MOSQUE INDIA

"Taj-ul-Masajid" means "Crown Mosque". Construction of the mosque was started by Sultan Jahan Begum (1868-1901) ruler of Bhopal (wife Hameeduddeen Nawab Khan) and continue to be built by Shah Jahan Begum daughter of her, until his life. The mosque was not completed due to lack of funds, and after a long lay-off, construction resumed in 1971 with the great efforts of Allama Mohammad Imran Khan Nadwi Azhari Bhopal. Construction was completed in 1985 and renovated east door massively using ancient motifs from Syrian mosques around 1250 by the Emir of Kuwait contribution to commemorate the memory of his late wife.The mosque has a pink facade topped by two 18-storey high octagonal tower with marble dome. The mosque also has three huge bulbous domes, an impressive main hallway with attractive pillars and marble floors resemble Mughal architecture such Jama Masjid in Delhi and great Badshahi Mosque Lahore. It has a courtyard with a large tank in the middle. It has a two-storey entrance with four recessed archways and nine cusped multifold openings in the main prayer hall. Quibla wall in the prayer hall is engraved with eleven recessed arches and has a fine screen trellis. Massive pillars in the hall holds 27 ceilings through squinted arches of 16 ceiling decorated with petaled designs.Dhai Seedi Ki Mosque ("Mosque of Two and Half Measures"), one of the smallest mosque in Asia, [2] is exactly the across the street from the Taj-ul-Masajid. It is on the campus of Gandhi Medical College. Dhai Seedi Ki Masjid is one of the watchtowers. It is the oldest mosque in the city of Bhopal, originally built as a fortress during the construction of the mosque while Fatehgarh started by Dost Mohammad Khan. It was built to guard stationed in the Fatehgarh Fort can perform Namaaz.

Faisal Mosque Pakistan

FAISAL MOSQUE PAKISTAN

 The Faisal Mosque is the largest mosque in Pakistan, located in the national capital city of Islamabad. Completed in 1986, it was designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay to be shaped like a desert Bedouin's tent.

It is situated at the north end of Faisal Avenue, putting it at the northernmost end of the city and at the foot of Margalla Hills, the westernmost foothills of the Himalayas. It is located on an elevated area of land against a picturesque backdrop of the Margalla Hills. This enviable location represents the mosque's great importance and allows it to be seen from miles around day and night.

The Faisal Mosque is conceived as the National Mosque of Pakistan and named after the late King Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz of Saudi Arabia, who supported and financed the project.

It is the largest mosque in South Asia and one of the largest mosques in the world. The Faisal Mosque was the largest mosque in the world from 1986 until 1993, when it was overtaken in size upon the completion of the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco. Subsequent expansions of the Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) of Mecca and the Al-Masjid al-Nabawi (Prophet's Mosque) in Medina, Saudi Arabia during the 1990s relegated Faisal Mosque to fourth place in terms of size.

The impetus for the mosque began in 1966 when the late King Faisal bin Abdul-Aziz supported the initiative of the Pakistani Government to build a national mosque in Islamabad during an official visit to Pakistan.

In 1969, an international competition was held in which architects from 17 countries submitted 43 proposals. The mosque was designed by Turkish architect Vedat Dalokay. Construction of the mosque began in 1976 by National Construction of Pakistan, led by Azim Khan and was funded by the government of Saudi Arabia, at a cost of over 130 million Saudi riyals (approximately 120 million USD today). King Faisal bin Abdul Aziz was instrumental in the funding, and both the mosque and the road leading to it were named after him after his assassination in 1975. The mosque was completed in 1986, and used to house the International Islamic University.

Many conservative Muslims criticised the design at first for its non-conventional design and lack of the traditional dome structure, but virtually all criticism was eventually silenced by the mosque's scale, form, and setting against the Margalla Hills upon completion.

An-Nabawi Mosque Madinah

AN-NABAWI MOSQUE MADINAH

Al-Masjid al-Nabawī (Arabic: اَلْمَسْجِد اَلنَّبَوِي‎ [ʔælˈmæsdʒɪd ænnæbæwiː], "Mosque of the Prophet"), often called the Prophet's Mosque, is a mosque built by the Islamic Prophet Muhammad situated in the city of Medina. It is the second holiest site in Islam (the first being the Masjid al-Haram in Mecca). It was the second mosque built in history and is now one of the largest mosques in the world. After an expansion during the reign of al-Walid I, it also now incoporates the site of the final resting place of Muhammad and early Muslim leaders Abu Bakr and Umar.
The site was originally adjacent to Muhammad's house; he settled there after his Hijra (emigration) to Medina in 622. He shared in the heavy work of construction. The original mosque was an open-air building. The basic plan of the building has been adopted in the building of other mosques throughout the world.
The mosque also served as a community center, a court, and a religious school. There was a raised platform for the people who taught the Quran. Subsequent Islamic rulers greatly expanded and decorated it. In 1909, it became the first place in the Arabian Peninsula to be provided with electrical lights. The mosque is under the control of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
One of the most notable features of the site is the Green Dome over the center of the mosque, originally Aisha's house, where the tomb of Muhammad is located. It is not exactly known when the green dome was constructed but manuscripts dating to the early 12th century describe the dome. It is known as the Dome of the Prophet or the Green Dome.
The mosque is located in what was traditionally the center of Medina, with many hotels and old markets nearby. It is a major pilgrimage site and many people who perform the Hajj go on to Medina before or after Hajj to visit the mosque.

Syeikh Zayed Mosque Dubai

SYEIKH ZAYED MOSQUE DUBAI

Two major cities in the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi and Dubai have competition. In Dubai you will see the tallest building in the world and 7 star hotel in the world. While Abu Dhabi has world's most expensive hotel built of gold. Over the years, Dubai Abu Dhabi but always defeat a debt crisis and weakening occurs and make Abu Dhabi back shining majestically.
The mosque is named as namapembina United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan who buried next to the mosque.
Difficult to state the true measure of this mosque, but there is no doubt 5x breadth of a football field. From a distance it looks masji medium and large, but when you enter it is very-very large
The mosque is compiled from milky white marble with gold on the dome. At night, the mosque looks majestic views of the day, 82 dome lit up like dozens of balls of light in the sky is dark.
When you visit this mosque, female visitors are required to wear the traditional abaya (a loose black robe that covers the body and hair). Mosque sits driver will take you around and show oratory. Drivers will also explain a bit about Islam and the United Arab Emirates.
The mosque is equipped with the largest handmade carpet in the world is woven 1,200 Iranian weavers. to 2,268,000 stitches, this carpet worth USD 8.2 million!.

Sultan Umar Ali Mosque Brunei

SULTAN UMAR ALI MOSQUE BRUNEI

In 1949, the Brunei Government plans to build a mosque a permanent, beautiful and large is the pride of the people in the country.
In December 1952, a committee was set up to think of a suitable land site with this plan.
The initial proposal of sites for the construction of the mosque is in Brunei Town Field, (now Taman Sri Muda Haji Omar Ali Saifuddin).
However late Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Saidul Waddin ordered Khair mosque was built near the Brunei River as it provides facilities to Muslims living in Kampung Air.
Construction of this mosque is the first national development plan introduced Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin since he ascended the throne on June 6, 1950.
The design of this mosque started in 1953 drawn on his own power, and the inspiration and translated painting Works Officer, Mr Big Sagap.

Al-Saleh Mosque Yemen

AL-SALEH MOSQUE YEMEN

Al-Saleh Ramadan partially opened / September, 2008, as many people from the governorates of Sana'a and visitors go to pray in it.President mosque built at the expense of the president is considered to be a major Islamic building and one of Sana'a city distinctive features.The mosque is characterized by its own six towers, each reaching a height of 100 meters, and has five vertices. Four small domes all 20.35 meters high and 15.6 meters in diameter, while the large central dome is 39.6 meters high and 27.4 meters in diameter. The entire structure was built according to the highest standards of safety.Mosque, by nature, are intended to serve as an enduring symbol of the heritage of both Islam and Yemen, and therefore, must be able to withstand the ravages of time. With this in mind, the building materials were chosen for their durability and resistance to extreme weather conditions.The main structure of the building was made of concrete reinforced concrete Yemen, thanks to its reputation for excellent quality. Moreover, President Saleh ordered that the vast stone building mosques to be carried out exclusively with the materials available in the country.Taking their cue from the ancient architectural feats Yemen, such as Temple of Bilqis and Marib Dam, the architect of this mosque was determined to mimic certain characteristics, because they have certainly stood the test of time.Mosque complex, which includes a number of support buildings, is a large-occupies an area of ​​27.300 square meters. Mainhall maoque itself has an area of ​​13.596 square meters; ceiling rose to a height of 24 meters, and is surmounted by a fine dome pattern. This hall has a capacity of up to 44.000 people at a time, and have a separate women's division.Although the mosque was built in the traditional style clearly reflects the ancient Himyarite dimensional architecture with stone and other building material found in the country, yet modern structure built according to the highest international standards.Construction of the mosque Al Saleh inspiration to bridge the gap between the ancient civilizations of Yemen and architectural heritage and modern technology, and efficiently integrate legacy appreciated and novel innovation. It also will pale important role as a source for scholarly research in the social sciences and religion. Al Saleh is bound to become a major institutional culture Yemen painful for years to come.

Ubudiah Mosque Perak

UBUDIAH MOSQUE PERAK

In terms of historical background Ubudiah mosque close to Palace of Alexandria, is a mosque vows. It was founded by Sultan Idris to pay vows because he was recovering from his illness. During a break in treatment in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, Sultan Idris Murshidul'adzam Shah I (1887-1916) who vowed to build a mosque in Bukit Chandan if his health recovered.After leaving the Kuala Kangsar, he has menitah Colonel Huxley from the Public Works Department, Kuala Lumpur, to design a mosque to be built. Mosque Development Ubudiah starting from the time of Sultan Idris Murshidul Adzam Shah I, the Sultan of Perak to-28.However, construction was delayed when the marble stones purchased from the National Italian was broken trampled by two elephants belonging to him and the King (Sir) Chulan son of Sultan Abdullah. According to a story by suddenly an elephant named his shepherd's heart Chandan and named Foreskin Sa'id was fighting with an elephant belonging to Raja Chulan named boil Ganges and shepherd named Uda Debok.Elephants fight has spread to storage area and consequently marble, marble destroying it. Elephants fight had been going to for hours, until Raja Chulan own future, and ordered him to call on the elephants drivers stopped, then did the elephant stopped fighting, even though many people try dissolving the elephant, but to no avail.Since marble stone has been destroyed, then had to be ordered from the National Italian. But unfortunately, the ordered marble has been slow since the outburst until the First World War in Europe. Marble was brought by South African State. Spending mosque is approximately $ 22,000.00.During the day Friday, September 26, 1913, Sultan Idris Shah I, had laid the foundation stone of the mosque. The mosque was completed and officially opened by Sultan Abdul Jalil Shah Karamatullah (1916-1918.), Sultan of the 29th, in 1917.

Mecca Mosque

MECCA MOSQUE

History of Mecca started when Prophet Ibrahim a.s. received an order from Allah s.w.t. to leave his son Prophet Ismail a.s. and his wife Siti Hajar in a parched desert. After Abraham a.s. leaving his wife and son in a desert he returned to his native place.When the water brought by the expiration of Hagar, Ishmael who was still a baby started crying for milk. Siti Hajar began start looking agitated water between Safa hill of Jabal Qubais through to Mount Marwa. In the chaotic atmosphere Ishmael who was crying stamped his foot on the ground. With the grace of Allah, then the water out of the ground that stamped Ishmael earlier. A well built later and is known as Zamzam. In the aftermath of the Peace earlier Hagar and her son.With the emergence of Zamzam, the merchants and trade tribes began to emerge. They began to live there and open up a new settlement. With that he came out of Mecca. Abraham a.s. visit the place where he left his wife and children last. Abraham a.s. and Ishmael a.s. then build the Temple.

 Al Masjid Al Haram in Mecca, the holiest place in IslamAt the birth of the Prophet Muhammad, Makkah be attacked by the army of Abraha jealous of the progress of Mecca as a religious center in the Arabian Peninsula. Luckily, with the power of God, the army of Abraha was defeated. Year event is called the Year of the Elephant.Mecca is also the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. live in a society that worships idols but the Prophet still have not forgotten the teachings of Prophet Ibrahim a.s.One day when the Prophet s.a.w. who was then aged 40 years of being in a cave called the Cave of Hira, he was visited by the Angel Gabriel who delivered the revelation of Allah Order that the Revelation of Muhammad spread the message of Islam to all the people of Mecca. Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. the message of Islam to the people of Mecca, but most of them opposed it. Prophet s.a.w. then migrated to Medina in 622 AD.Islamic teachings then expanded to the rest of the Arabian Peninsula. Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. then returned to Mecca in 628 AD with thousands of his followers. They entered Mecca without blood shed. The event, named the Opening of Mecca. Mecca residents finally embrace the teachings of Islam and this makes the center of Mecca Islam.

Mosque

A MOSQUE (/mɒsk/; Arabic:مسجد) is a place of worship for followers of Islam. The word entered English from a French word which probably derived from Italian moschea, a variant of Italian moscheta, from either Armenian mzkiṭ or Greek μασγίδιον, from Arabic masjid, meaning "place of worship" or "prostration in prayer", from the Arabic sajada, meaning "to bow down in prayer" or "worship", probably ultimately of Aramaic origin.

There are strict and detailed requirements in Sunni fiqh for a place of worship to be considered a masjid, with places that do not meet these requirements regarded as musallas. There are stringent restrictions on the uses of the area formally demarcated as the masjid (which is often a small portion of the larger complex), and, in the Sharia, after an area is formally designated as a masjid, it remains so until the Last Day.

Quba Mosque is the first mosque in history, and mosques have developed significantly since Quba mosque. Many mosques have elaborate domes, minarets, and prayer halls. Mosques originated on the Arabian Peninsula, but are now found in all inhabited continents. The mosque serves as a place where Muslims can come together for salah (prayer) (Arabic: صلاة‎, ṣalāt) as well as a center for information, education, and dispute settlement. The imam leads the prayer.