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Sheikh Zayed Great Mosque in Abu Dhabi: Islamic Architecture in the 21st Century - Cont'd |
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By: FSTC Limited, Fri 11 April, 2008
A splendid mosque was erected recently at Abu Dhabi. Named after the late Sheikh Zayed al-Nahyan, the Mosque was opened at the end of 2007 to emerge as one of the ten major mosques of Islam with a total capacity of 40,000 worshippers. It proved to be a gigantic project which took twelve years to complete, and has already achieved three entries into the Guinness Book of World Records with the largest carpet, the biggest chandelier as well as the largest dome of its kind in the world. Bringing classical Islamic architecture to a summit of refinement, and providing all the contemporary commodities, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque is an outstanding example of Islamic architecture in the 21st century.
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Sheikh Zayed Great Mosque in Abu Dhabi: Islamic Architecture in the 21st Century |
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By: FSTC Limited, Thu 10 April, 2008
A splendid mosque was erected recently at Abu Dhabi. Named after the late Sheikh Zayed al-Nahyan, the Mosque was opened at the end of 2007 to emerge as one of the ten major mosques of Islam with a total capacity of 40,000 worshippers. It proved to be a gigantic project which took twelve years to complete, and has already achieved three entries into the Guinness Book of World Records with the largest carpet, the biggest chandelier as well as the largest dome of its kind in the world. Bringing classical Islamic architecture to a summit of refinement, and providing all the contemporary commodities, the Sheikh Zayed Mosque is an outstanding example of Islamic architecture in the 21st century.
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The Minaret, Symbol of a Civilization |
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By: Cherif Jah Abderrahmán, Wed 17 January, 2007
The minaret is the architectural shape which best indicates the presence of mosque. Over the centuries the mosque assumed a number of roles including a social centre, place for prayer, teaching institute, court of justice, space for financial transactions and an area for administrative organization. This presentation reviews the philosophy behind the shape and function of the Minaret.
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West African Mosque Architecture - A Brief Introduction |
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By: Kafia Cantone, Fri 31 March, 2006
Mosques built in parts of the Muslim world where Arabs migrated or took control of through wars developed a distinct tradition of domes and minarets. In areas where Islam spread mostly by returning traders, traditions of mosque building were determined more by local skills and approaches. Here is a brief look at the tradition in West Africa.
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Masjid-i-Jamis: the Friday Mosque of Isfahan |
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By: FSTC Ltd, Wed 25 May, 2005
Iran has made great contributions to Muslim architecture culminating in the introduction of the cylindrical minaret form and the four-iwan plan. The most momentous work that survives in Iran is the Masjid-i-Jami at Isfahan.
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Masjid-i-Tarikh at Balkh |
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By: FSTC Ltd, Wed 11 May, 2005
Masjid-i-Tarikh is one of the most unique splendours of Mosque designs in the Muslim world. Its architectural and decorative designs are numerous and unique continue to attract the attention of many.
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Al-Hakim Mosque, Cairo (990-1012) |
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By: FSTC Ltd, Wed 27 April, 2005
Al Hakim Mosque is the second major Fatimid Mosque and the fourth most important religious edifice in Egypt. The articles provides an elaborate account of the Fatimids contribution to its rich architectural design.
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Karatay Madrasa, Konya 1252 |
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By: FSTC Limited, Wed 13 April, 2005
Karatay Madrasa can be considered as the apex of Seljuk architectural small space design. Major features of the madarasa are the great dome and the inclusion of elaborate decoration schemes, essentially from mosaics of glazed tiles, with Sufi mysticism and symbolism.
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The Great Mosque of Aleppo |
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By: FSTC Limited, Thu 24 March, 2005
Built by the Umayyad Caliph Suleyman in 717 CE and altered several times, the Great Mosque of Aleppo remains one of the architectural masterpieces of the Muslim world.
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Ince Minare Madrasa |
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By: FSTC Limited, Fri 11 March, 2005
Ince Minare Madrasa is one of the most impressive structures introduced by the Seljuks to endorse the central plan scheme that was to dominate much of their late architecture and that of their Ottoman successors.
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