Baiturrahman Grand Mosque in Banda Aceh, is a mosque which has its own history sheet, which is now the State Mosque in the heart of the Aceh Darussalam Province. Masjid Raya Baiturrahman name is derived from the name of the Grand Mosque which was built by Sultan Iskandar Muda in 1022 H/1612 M. This great mosque was first built by the government of Sultan Iskandar Muda, but was burned down in the second Dutch military aggression in shafar 1290/April 1873 AD, where the incident which killed Major General Khohler later immortalized the place shooting at a small monument under the tree ketapan / geulumpang near the north entrance of the mosque.
Four years after it burned Baiturrahman Grand Mosque, in mid-1294 shafar H / March 1877 AD, by repeating the promise of General Van Sweiten, then Governor-General Van Lansberge said it would rebuild the Masjid Raya Baiturrahman that have burned it. This statement was announced after a deliberation by the heads of State around Banda Aceh. Where disimpulakan that the influence of very large mosque impression to the people of Aceh, which is 100% Muslim. The promise was implemented by General Major Vander as Military Governor of Aceh at the time. And precisely on Thursday 13 Syawal 1296 H / October 9, 1879 M, placed the first stone, represented by Tengku Adil Malikul Qadi. Masjid Raya Baiturrahman is ready to be rebuilt in 1299 AH in conjunction with the dome just a course.
In 1935 AD, Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is being expanded portion of the right and left with an additional two domes. And in 1975 AD the expansion again. This expansion added two more domes and two towers to the north and south. With this second expansion of Masjid Raya Baiturrahman has five domes and completed in 1967 AD dekerjakan In order to welcome the Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur'an (MTQ) National Level-XII on 7 s / d June 14, 1981 in Banda Aceh, Masjid Raya diperindah with the court, installation klinkers on the streets in the Grand Mosque compound. Improvements and additions to the place of porcelain and installation wudhuk Krawang door, light chandelier, calligraphy verses from the Qur'an ayt brass material, the dome and intalasi fountain in the front yard pond.
And in 1991 AD that during Governor Ibrahim Hasan going back expansion that includes front and back pages and the mosque itself. Part mosque expanded, covering the addition of two domes, the floor of the mosque where the prayer room, library, living room, office space, halls and rooms where wudhuk, and 6 local schools. Meanwhile. includes page expansion, parks and parking lots as well as one the main towers and two minarets.
Judging from history, Masjid Raya Baiturrahman has a high value for the people of Aceh, Sultan Iskandar Muda since until now still stands grandly in the heart of the city of Banda Aceh. Grand Mosque has various functions in addition to prayer, the place held a recitation, event religious events such as the Great Prophet Muhammad's birthday, anniversary 1 Muharram, Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur'an (MTQ Telkom's newly-completed National Telkomsel), shelter for the citizens of the city and arrivals, one of Islamic tourism.
When the earthquake and tsunami (December 26, 2004) which destroyed much of Aceh, this mosque survived without significant damage and many city residents who survived here. Area / neighborhood mosque was also used as the area of Islamic law, so should we watch and do not be tainted by the acts which harass the mosque and violate Islamic law.
Source: From various sources(badruddin69.wordpress.com)
Monday, May 30, 2011
Baiturrahman Grand Mosque
From: Wikipedia
Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is a mosque located in downtown Banda Aceh. This mosque is a mosque used to be the Sultanate of Aceh.
When the Dutch attacked the city of Banda Aceh in 1873, this mosque was burned, then in 1875 the Dutch rebuilt a mosque instead.
This single domed mosque and can be completed on December 27, 1883. Next Mosque is being expanded to 3 dome in 1935. Last expanded again to 5 dome (1959-1968).
This mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in Indonesia which has the form of a sweet, attractive carvings, a large yard and feels very cool if it was in the room mosque.
Baiturrahman Grand Mosque is a mosque located in downtown Banda Aceh. This mosque is a mosque used to be the Sultanate of Aceh.
When the Dutch attacked the city of Banda Aceh in 1873, this mosque was burned, then in 1875 the Dutch rebuilt a mosque instead.
This single domed mosque and can be completed on December 27, 1883. Next Mosque is being expanded to 3 dome in 1935. Last expanded again to 5 dome (1959-1968).
This mosque is one of the most beautiful mosques in Indonesia which has the form of a sweet, attractive carvings, a large yard and feels very cool if it was in the room mosque.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Blue Mosque, Tabriz ( Masjid Biru )
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Blue Mosque (Persian: مسجد کبود - Masjed-e Kabūd; Azerbaijani: گؤی مسجید) is a famous historic mosque in Tabrīz, Iran. The mosque and some other public buildings were constructed in 1465 upon the order of Jahan Shah, the ruler of Kara Koyunlu.
The mosque was severely damaged in an earthquake in 1779, leaving only the entrance iwan. Reconstruction began in 1973 by the late Reza Memaran Benam under the supervision of Iranian Ministry of Culture. However, the tiling is still incompelete.
history
The Blue mosque of Tabriz was built upon the order of Jahan Shah the ruler of Kara Koyunlu dynasty which made Tabriz the capital of his Kingdom. His Kingdom covered major parts of modern Iran, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. He was killed with Uzun Hassan (ruler of Ak Koyunlu) and buried on the southern part of the mosque. It is believed that the mosque construction is a monument for remembrance of victories of Jahan Shah. This is why the Al-fath, verses of Quran, is written around the entrance of the mosque.
The complex was completed under the supervision of Aziz-e-Din-Qapuchi in 1465 A.D. The original complex covered other complexes (including school, public bath and library), all of which disappeared during an earthquake in 1779 and only parts of the mosque have survived.
The mausoleum was built in the southern section of the mosque and is entirely covered with high marble slabs on which verses from Quran are engraved in Thulth script on a background of fine arabesques. The roof of the mausoleum and the main dome chamber of the mosque collapsed during an earthquake in 1779 A.D. and was rebuilt in 1973 thanks to the efforts of Reza Memaran Benam (a famous architect from Tabriz) under the supervision of the national organization for preservation of ancient monuments.
calligraphy
The diverse Kufic, and Thulth scripts, the exquisite arabesque patterns, and the admirable choramatic compositions of these facades, which are truly stupendous, were created by Nematollah-ben-Mohammad-ol-Bavab, the famous calligraphist. The walls (inside & outside) had been covered with mosaic tiles.
The Blue Mosque (Persian: مسجد کبود - Masjed-e Kabūd; Azerbaijani: گؤی مسجید) is a famous historic mosque in Tabrīz, Iran. The mosque and some other public buildings were constructed in 1465 upon the order of Jahan Shah, the ruler of Kara Koyunlu.
The mosque was severely damaged in an earthquake in 1779, leaving only the entrance iwan. Reconstruction began in 1973 by the late Reza Memaran Benam under the supervision of Iranian Ministry of Culture. However, the tiling is still incompelete.
history
The Blue mosque of Tabriz was built upon the order of Jahan Shah the ruler of Kara Koyunlu dynasty which made Tabriz the capital of his Kingdom. His Kingdom covered major parts of modern Iran, Azerbaijan, and Turkey. He was killed with Uzun Hassan (ruler of Ak Koyunlu) and buried on the southern part of the mosque. It is believed that the mosque construction is a monument for remembrance of victories of Jahan Shah. This is why the Al-fath, verses of Quran, is written around the entrance of the mosque.
The complex was completed under the supervision of Aziz-e-Din-Qapuchi in 1465 A.D. The original complex covered other complexes (including school, public bath and library), all of which disappeared during an earthquake in 1779 and only parts of the mosque have survived.
The mausoleum was built in the southern section of the mosque and is entirely covered with high marble slabs on which verses from Quran are engraved in Thulth script on a background of fine arabesques. The roof of the mausoleum and the main dome chamber of the mosque collapsed during an earthquake in 1779 A.D. and was rebuilt in 1973 thanks to the efforts of Reza Memaran Benam (a famous architect from Tabriz) under the supervision of the national organization for preservation of ancient monuments.
calligraphy
The diverse Kufic, and Thulth scripts, the exquisite arabesque patterns, and the admirable choramatic compositions of these facades, which are truly stupendous, were created by Nematollah-ben-Mohammad-ol-Bavab, the famous calligraphist. The walls (inside & outside) had been covered with mosaic tiles.
Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia
By Michael Aquino, About.com Guide
Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia
Southeast Asia's Largest Mosque, in the Heart of Indonesia's Capital City
"Istiqlal Mosque, as seen from the top of Monas in neighboring Merdeka Square."
Istiqlal Mosque, as seen from the top of Monas in neighboring Merdeka Square.
Mike Aquino, licensed to About.com
More Images (3)
Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia is the biggest mosque in Southeast Asia, befitting its location in the largest Muslim country in the world (in terms of population).
The mosque was constructed to conform to then-President Sukarno's grand vision of a strong, multi-faith state with the government at its center: Istiqlal Mosque stands across the street from the Catholic Jakarta Cathedral, and both places of worship stand next to Merdeka Square, home to Monas (Independence Monument) which towers over them both.
Istiqlal Mosque's Cavernous Prayer Hall
Visitors to Istiqlal Mosque will be awed by the sheer scale of the mosque. The mosque covers a nine-hectare area; the structure has five levels, with a massive prayer hall at the center topped off by a large dome supported by twelve pillars.
The main structure is flanked with plazas on the south and east sides that can hold more worshippers. The mosque is clad in over a hundred thousand square yards of marble sheathing brought from the Tulungagung regency in east Java.
Surprisingly (given its location in a tropical country) the Istiqlal mosque remains cool even in midday; the building's high ceilings, wide-open hallways, and open courtyards effectively dissipate the heat in the building.
A study was done to measure the heat inside the mosque - "During the Friday praying time with full occupancy in the praying hall," the study concludes, "thermal condition inside was still within the comfort zone of slightly warm."
Worshippers must remove their shoes and wash at the ablution area before entering the prayer hall. There are several ablution areas on the ground floor, equipped with special plumbing that allows over 600 worshippers to wash themselves at the same time.
The prayer hall in the main building is positively cavernous - non-Muslim visitors may observe it from one of the upper floors. The floor area is estimated to be over 6,000 square yards. The floor itself is sheathed with a red carpet donated by Saudi Arabia.
The main hall can accommodate 16,000 worshippers. The five floors surrounding the prayer hall can accommodate 60,000 more. When the mosque is not filled to capacity, the upper floors serve as classroom areas for religious instruction, or as rest areas for visiting pilgrims.
The dome rests directly above the main prayer hall, supported by twelve concrete-and-steel pillars. The dome is 140 feet in diameter, and estimated to be about 86 tons in weight; its interior is sheathed in stainless steel, and its rim is trimmed with verses from the Koran, executed in graceful Arab calligraphy.
The courtyards on the south and east sides of the mosque have a total area of about 35,000 square yards, and provide additional space for about 40,000 more worshippers, a valuable space particularly during the high-traffic days of Ramadan.
The mosque's minaret is visible from the courtyards, with the National Monument, or Monas, complementing it in the distance. This pointed spire almost 300 feet high, towering over the courtyards and dotted with speakers to better broadcast the muezzin's call to prayer.
Istiqlal Mosque's Social Functions
The mosque is far from being simply a place to pray in. Istiqlal Mosque also hosts a number of institutions that provide social services to poor Indonesians, and serves as a home-away-from-home to visiting pilgrims during the season of Ramadan.
Istiqlal Mosque is a popular destinations for pilgrims fulfilling the tradition called i'tikaf - a kind of vigil where one prays, listens to sermons, and recites the Koran. During this time, Istiqlal Mosque serves upwards of 3,000 meals every night to worshippers who break their fast in the mosque. Another 1,000 meals are served before dawn during the final ten days of Ramadan, the climax of the fasting season that brings the numbers of worshippers in Istiqlal to its yearly peak.
The pilgrims sleep along the hallways when not praying; their numbers swell to about 3,000 in the few days before Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan.
On ordinary days, the terraces and the area surrounding the mosque play host to bazaars, conferences, and other events.
History of Istiqlal Mosque
Then-President Sukarno ordered the construction of Istiqlal Mosque, inspired by his first Minister of Religious Affiars Wahid Hasyim. Sukarno chose the site of an old Dutch fort near the city center. Its location next to an existing Christian church was a happy accident; Sukarno wished to show the world that religions could co-exist harmoniously in his new country.
The mosque's designer was not Muslim, but a Christian - Frederick Silaban, an architect from Sumatra who had no experience designing mosques before, but who nonetheless won a competition held to decide the mosque's design. Silaban's design, while beautiful, has been criticized for not reflecting Indonesia's rich design traditions.
Construction took place between 1961 and 1967, but the mosque was only officially opened after Sukarno's overthrow. His successor as President of Indonesia, Suharto, opened the mosque's doors in 1978.
The mosque has not been spared from sectarian violence; in 1999, a bomb exploded in Istiqlal Mosque's basement, injuring three. The bombing was blamed on Jemaah Islamiyah rebels, and provoked retribution from some communities who attacked Christian churches in return.
Getting to Istiqlal Mosque
The main entrance to Istiqlal Mosque is across the street from the Cathedral, on Jalan Kathedral. Taxis are easy to come by in Jakarta, and are the most practical way for tourists to travel in the city - choose the blue taxis to take you from your hotel to the Mosque and back.
Once you enter, check with the visitors' center just inside the entrance; the administration will be be happy to provide a tour guide to escort you through the building. Non-Muslims are not permitted inside the main prayer hall, but you will be taken upstairs to roam through the upper hallways and the terraces flanking the main building.
Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia
Southeast Asia's Largest Mosque, in the Heart of Indonesia's Capital City
"Istiqlal Mosque, as seen from the top of Monas in neighboring Merdeka Square."
Istiqlal Mosque, as seen from the top of Monas in neighboring Merdeka Square.
Mike Aquino, licensed to About.com
More Images (3)
Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, Indonesia is the biggest mosque in Southeast Asia, befitting its location in the largest Muslim country in the world (in terms of population).
The mosque was constructed to conform to then-President Sukarno's grand vision of a strong, multi-faith state with the government at its center: Istiqlal Mosque stands across the street from the Catholic Jakarta Cathedral, and both places of worship stand next to Merdeka Square, home to Monas (Independence Monument) which towers over them both.
Istiqlal Mosque's Cavernous Prayer Hall
Visitors to Istiqlal Mosque will be awed by the sheer scale of the mosque. The mosque covers a nine-hectare area; the structure has five levels, with a massive prayer hall at the center topped off by a large dome supported by twelve pillars.
The main structure is flanked with plazas on the south and east sides that can hold more worshippers. The mosque is clad in over a hundred thousand square yards of marble sheathing brought from the Tulungagung regency in east Java.
Surprisingly (given its location in a tropical country) the Istiqlal mosque remains cool even in midday; the building's high ceilings, wide-open hallways, and open courtyards effectively dissipate the heat in the building.
A study was done to measure the heat inside the mosque - "During the Friday praying time with full occupancy in the praying hall," the study concludes, "thermal condition inside was still within the comfort zone of slightly warm."
Worshippers must remove their shoes and wash at the ablution area before entering the prayer hall. There are several ablution areas on the ground floor, equipped with special plumbing that allows over 600 worshippers to wash themselves at the same time.
The prayer hall in the main building is positively cavernous - non-Muslim visitors may observe it from one of the upper floors. The floor area is estimated to be over 6,000 square yards. The floor itself is sheathed with a red carpet donated by Saudi Arabia.
The main hall can accommodate 16,000 worshippers. The five floors surrounding the prayer hall can accommodate 60,000 more. When the mosque is not filled to capacity, the upper floors serve as classroom areas for religious instruction, or as rest areas for visiting pilgrims.
The dome rests directly above the main prayer hall, supported by twelve concrete-and-steel pillars. The dome is 140 feet in diameter, and estimated to be about 86 tons in weight; its interior is sheathed in stainless steel, and its rim is trimmed with verses from the Koran, executed in graceful Arab calligraphy.
The courtyards on the south and east sides of the mosque have a total area of about 35,000 square yards, and provide additional space for about 40,000 more worshippers, a valuable space particularly during the high-traffic days of Ramadan.
The mosque's minaret is visible from the courtyards, with the National Monument, or Monas, complementing it in the distance. This pointed spire almost 300 feet high, towering over the courtyards and dotted with speakers to better broadcast the muezzin's call to prayer.
Istiqlal Mosque's Social Functions
The mosque is far from being simply a place to pray in. Istiqlal Mosque also hosts a number of institutions that provide social services to poor Indonesians, and serves as a home-away-from-home to visiting pilgrims during the season of Ramadan.
Istiqlal Mosque is a popular destinations for pilgrims fulfilling the tradition called i'tikaf - a kind of vigil where one prays, listens to sermons, and recites the Koran. During this time, Istiqlal Mosque serves upwards of 3,000 meals every night to worshippers who break their fast in the mosque. Another 1,000 meals are served before dawn during the final ten days of Ramadan, the climax of the fasting season that brings the numbers of worshippers in Istiqlal to its yearly peak.
The pilgrims sleep along the hallways when not praying; their numbers swell to about 3,000 in the few days before Eid ul-Fitr, the end of Ramadan.
On ordinary days, the terraces and the area surrounding the mosque play host to bazaars, conferences, and other events.
History of Istiqlal Mosque
Then-President Sukarno ordered the construction of Istiqlal Mosque, inspired by his first Minister of Religious Affiars Wahid Hasyim. Sukarno chose the site of an old Dutch fort near the city center. Its location next to an existing Christian church was a happy accident; Sukarno wished to show the world that religions could co-exist harmoniously in his new country.
The mosque's designer was not Muslim, but a Christian - Frederick Silaban, an architect from Sumatra who had no experience designing mosques before, but who nonetheless won a competition held to decide the mosque's design. Silaban's design, while beautiful, has been criticized for not reflecting Indonesia's rich design traditions.
Construction took place between 1961 and 1967, but the mosque was only officially opened after Sukarno's overthrow. His successor as President of Indonesia, Suharto, opened the mosque's doors in 1978.
The mosque has not been spared from sectarian violence; in 1999, a bomb exploded in Istiqlal Mosque's basement, injuring three. The bombing was blamed on Jemaah Islamiyah rebels, and provoked retribution from some communities who attacked Christian churches in return.
Getting to Istiqlal Mosque
The main entrance to Istiqlal Mosque is across the street from the Cathedral, on Jalan Kathedral. Taxis are easy to come by in Jakarta, and are the most practical way for tourists to travel in the city - choose the blue taxis to take you from your hotel to the Mosque and back.
Once you enter, check with the visitors' center just inside the entrance; the administration will be be happy to provide a tour guide to escort you through the building. Non-Muslims are not permitted inside the main prayer hall, but you will be taken upstairs to roam through the upper hallways and the terraces flanking the main building.
Istiqlal Mosque Jakarta Indonesia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Istiqlal Mosque, or Masjid Istiqlal, (Independence Mosque) in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia[1] in terms of capacity to accommodate people and building structure. This national mosque of Indonesia was built to commemorate Indonesian independence, as nation's gratitude for Islam's blessings; the independence of Indonesia. Therefore the national mosque of Indonesia was named "Istiqlal", an Arabic word for "Independence".
History
Istiqlal mosque under construction. On the right side is the Jakarta Cathedral
After the Indonesian National Revolution 1945-1949, followed by the acknowledgement of the independence Indonesia from The Netherlands in 1949, there was a growing idea to build a national mosque for this new republic, befitting for a country with the largest Muslim population in the world. The idea of constructing a grand Indonesian national mosque was launched by KH. Wahid Hasyim, Indonesia's first minister for religions affairs,and Anwar Cokroaminoto, later appointed as the chairman of the Masjid Istiqlal Foundation. The committee for the construction of the Istiqlal Mosque, led by Anwar Cokroaminoto, was founded in 1953. Anwar proposed the idea of a national mosque to Indonesian President Sukarno, who welcomed the idea and later helped to supervise the construction of the mosque. In 1954, the committee appointed Sukarno technical chief supervisor.
Sukarno actively followed the planning and construction of the mosque, including acting as the chairman of the jury for the mosque design competition held in 1955. The design submitted by Frederich Silaban, a Christian architect, with the theme: "Ketuhanan" (Indonesian: Divinity) was chosen as the winner. The foundation stone was laid by Sukarno on 24 August 1961[2] and the construction took 17 years. Indonesian president Suharto inaugurated the Indonesian national mosque on 22 February 1978.[3] It is still the largest mosque in the region: more than 120,000 people can congregate at the mosque at the same time.
[edit] Structure
Istiqlal Mosque
The rectangular main prayer hall building is covered by a 45 meter diameter central spherical dome. The dome is supported by twelve round columns and the prayer hall is surrounded by rectangular piers carrying four levels of balcony. Staircases at the corners of the building give access to all floors. The main hall is reached through an entrance covered by a dome 10 meters in diameter. The interior design is minimalist, simple and clean cut, with minimal adornment of aluminium geometric ornaments. The 12 columns are covered with aluminium plates. On the main wall on qibla there is a mihrab and minbar in the center. On the main wall, there is a large metalwork of Arabic calligraphy spelling the name of Allah on the right side and Muhammad on the left side, and also the calligraphy of Surah Thaha 14th verse in the center.
The interior of Istiqlal mosque; the grand domed prayer hall supported by 12 columns
The latter structure is directly connected to the arcades which run around the large courtyard. The mosque also provides facilities for social and cultural activities, including lectures, exhibitions, seminars, conferences, bazaars and programmes for women, young people and children.
The mihrab and minbar of Istiqlal mosque
Some Muslims in Indonesia said Istiqlal's dome and minaret structure was too Arabic in style. They regarded the architecture as being out of harmony with the Islamic culture and architecture in Indonesia. In response, former president Suharto began an initiative to construct more mosques of the Javanese triple-roofed design.[4]
Istiqlal Mosque, or Masjid Istiqlal, (Independence Mosque) in Jakarta, Indonesia is the largest mosque in Southeast Asia[1] in terms of capacity to accommodate people and building structure. This national mosque of Indonesia was built to commemorate Indonesian independence, as nation's gratitude for Islam's blessings; the independence of Indonesia. Therefore the national mosque of Indonesia was named "Istiqlal", an Arabic word for "Independence".
History
Istiqlal mosque under construction. On the right side is the Jakarta Cathedral
After the Indonesian National Revolution 1945-1949, followed by the acknowledgement of the independence Indonesia from The Netherlands in 1949, there was a growing idea to build a national mosque for this new republic, befitting for a country with the largest Muslim population in the world. The idea of constructing a grand Indonesian national mosque was launched by KH. Wahid Hasyim, Indonesia's first minister for religions affairs,and Anwar Cokroaminoto, later appointed as the chairman of the Masjid Istiqlal Foundation. The committee for the construction of the Istiqlal Mosque, led by Anwar Cokroaminoto, was founded in 1953. Anwar proposed the idea of a national mosque to Indonesian President Sukarno, who welcomed the idea and later helped to supervise the construction of the mosque. In 1954, the committee appointed Sukarno technical chief supervisor.
Sukarno actively followed the planning and construction of the mosque, including acting as the chairman of the jury for the mosque design competition held in 1955. The design submitted by Frederich Silaban, a Christian architect, with the theme: "Ketuhanan" (Indonesian: Divinity) was chosen as the winner. The foundation stone was laid by Sukarno on 24 August 1961[2] and the construction took 17 years. Indonesian president Suharto inaugurated the Indonesian national mosque on 22 February 1978.[3] It is still the largest mosque in the region: more than 120,000 people can congregate at the mosque at the same time.
[edit] Structure
Istiqlal Mosque
The rectangular main prayer hall building is covered by a 45 meter diameter central spherical dome. The dome is supported by twelve round columns and the prayer hall is surrounded by rectangular piers carrying four levels of balcony. Staircases at the corners of the building give access to all floors. The main hall is reached through an entrance covered by a dome 10 meters in diameter. The interior design is minimalist, simple and clean cut, with minimal adornment of aluminium geometric ornaments. The 12 columns are covered with aluminium plates. On the main wall on qibla there is a mihrab and minbar in the center. On the main wall, there is a large metalwork of Arabic calligraphy spelling the name of Allah on the right side and Muhammad on the left side, and also the calligraphy of Surah Thaha 14th verse in the center.
The interior of Istiqlal mosque; the grand domed prayer hall supported by 12 columns
The latter structure is directly connected to the arcades which run around the large courtyard. The mosque also provides facilities for social and cultural activities, including lectures, exhibitions, seminars, conferences, bazaars and programmes for women, young people and children.
The mihrab and minbar of Istiqlal mosque
Some Muslims in Indonesia said Istiqlal's dome and minaret structure was too Arabic in style. They regarded the architecture as being out of harmony with the Islamic culture and architecture in Indonesia. In response, former president Suharto began an initiative to construct more mosques of the Javanese triple-roofed design.[4]
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Mosque
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A mosque is a place of worship for followers of Islam. The word entered the English language most likely through Turkish (camii), French (mosquée), from Portuguese (mesquita), from Spanish (mezquita), and from Berber (tamezgida), ultimately originating in Arabic: masjid مسجد — Arabic pronunciation: [ˈmæsdʒɪd].[1] The Arabic word masjid literally means a place of prostration. The word "mosque" in English refers to all types of buildings dedicated for Islamic worship, although there is a distinction in Arabic between the smaller masjid dedicated for the daily five prayers and the larger masjid jāmi (مسجد جامع) where the daily five prayers and the Friday congregation sermons are held with a high volume of attendance.
The mosque serves as a place where Muslims can come together for sholat (prayer) (Arabic: صلاة, ṣalāt) as well as a center for information, education, and dispute settlement. The Imam leads the prayer.
They have developed significantly from the open-air spaces that were the Quba Mosque and Al-Masjid al-Nabawi in the 7th century. Many mosques have elaborate domes, minarets, and prayer halls. Mosques originated on the Arabian Peninsula, but are now found in all inhabited continents.
Large mosques play sometime a political role as well. In Islamic countries like Pakistan, Iran and Iraq (after 2003), political subjects are preached by imams at Friday congregations on a regular basis.[2] In other Islamic countries, imams are usually banned from mentioning political issues.
A mosque is a place of worship for followers of Islam. The word entered the English language most likely through Turkish (camii), French (mosquée), from Portuguese (mesquita), from Spanish (mezquita), and from Berber (tamezgida), ultimately originating in Arabic: masjid مسجد — Arabic pronunciation: [ˈmæsdʒɪd].[1] The Arabic word masjid literally means a place of prostration. The word "mosque" in English refers to all types of buildings dedicated for Islamic worship, although there is a distinction in Arabic between the smaller masjid dedicated for the daily five prayers and the larger masjid jāmi (مسجد جامع) where the daily five prayers and the Friday congregation sermons are held with a high volume of attendance.
The mosque serves as a place where Muslims can come together for sholat (prayer) (Arabic: صلاة, ṣalāt) as well as a center for information, education, and dispute settlement. The Imam leads the prayer.
They have developed significantly from the open-air spaces that were the Quba Mosque and Al-Masjid al-Nabawi in the 7th century. Many mosques have elaborate domes, minarets, and prayer halls. Mosques originated on the Arabian Peninsula, but are now found in all inhabited continents.
Large mosques play sometime a political role as well. In Islamic countries like Pakistan, Iran and Iraq (after 2003), political subjects are preached by imams at Friday congregations on a regular basis.[2] In other Islamic countries, imams are usually banned from mentioning political issues.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Al-Aqsa Mosque
Al-Aqsa Mosque ("The Farthest Mosque") is a mosque, or a place where Muslims go to worship, and it is in Jerusalem. Abdul Malik ibn Marwan asked for the mosque to be built, but he died before they finished building it, and it was finished by his son in 705 AD.[1] The Al-Aqsa Mosque is a part of the Al-Haram al-Qudsi al-Sharif, or "The Noble Sanctuary". This area is known as the Temple Mount by Jews, and it is believed to be the location where the Jewish Temple was built.[2][3] The mosque is the 3rd most important place in Islam. Many Muslims believe that Muhammad went from the Sacred Mosque in Mecca to the Al-Aqsa Mosque in the story of the "Night Journey". Also, some Islamic traditions say Muhammad led prayers there before his ascension.[4]
People have planned to attack the mosque, and some people have actually attacked it. In 1969 Michael Dennis Rohan set the mosque on fire, destroying a lot of the mosque. Some members of the Gush Emunim Underground planned to blow up the mosque, but they never blew it up.[5]
In September of 2000 Ariel Sharon visited Al-Aqsa, and Palestinians who were at the mosque threw objects at the police force that was with Sharon. In return the police shot rubber bullets at the group of Palestinians. Palestinians said Sharon visited the mosque to make people angry, but Sharon said he had gone there with a message of peace.[6] This visit is what some believe caused the Second Intifada.[7]
[change] Name
"Al-Aqsa Mosque" means "the farthest mosque". The mosques name comes from a story in the Quran called "The Night Journey". In the story Muhammad goes from Mecca to Jerusalem, where the Al-Aqsa Mosque is. Then he went up to Heaven on a flying horse.[8][9].
[change] History
The mosque was first built in 705 AD. The first mosque was destroyed in a earthquake in 748 AD and had to be built again. We do not know when it was built again, but it was probably in 771 AD, and this mosque was destroyed soon after they finished building it. The third mosque was built around 780 AD. In 1033 AD there was another earthquake, and the mosque had to be built again.[10]
Jerusalem was taken over by the Crusaders in 1099. Instead of taking down the mosque, the crusaders used the mosque as a palace. In 1119 it was changed into the headquarters for the Templar Knights
People have planned to attack the mosque, and some people have actually attacked it. In 1969 Michael Dennis Rohan set the mosque on fire, destroying a lot of the mosque. Some members of the Gush Emunim Underground planned to blow up the mosque, but they never blew it up.[5]
In September of 2000 Ariel Sharon visited Al-Aqsa, and Palestinians who were at the mosque threw objects at the police force that was with Sharon. In return the police shot rubber bullets at the group of Palestinians. Palestinians said Sharon visited the mosque to make people angry, but Sharon said he had gone there with a message of peace.[6] This visit is what some believe caused the Second Intifada.[7]
[change] Name
"Al-Aqsa Mosque" means "the farthest mosque". The mosques name comes from a story in the Quran called "The Night Journey". In the story Muhammad goes from Mecca to Jerusalem, where the Al-Aqsa Mosque is. Then he went up to Heaven on a flying horse.[8][9].
[change] History
The mosque was first built in 705 AD. The first mosque was destroyed in a earthquake in 748 AD and had to be built again. We do not know when it was built again, but it was probably in 771 AD, and this mosque was destroyed soon after they finished building it. The third mosque was built around 780 AD. In 1033 AD there was another earthquake, and the mosque had to be built again.[10]
Jerusalem was taken over by the Crusaders in 1099. Instead of taking down the mosque, the crusaders used the mosque as a palace. In 1119 it was changed into the headquarters for the Templar Knights
Monday, May 16, 2011
Mosque In Papua and West Papua
Masjid Agung Al Akbar Kota Sorong
Masjid Al jihad Kota Sorong
masjid Ar-Raudah Kota Sorong
Masjid di Kota Sorong
Masjid Nurul Yaqin Kota Sorong
Masjid Al Muttaqin Aimas Kabupaten sorong
Masjid Baiturrahman aimas kab sorong
Masjid di kab Raja Ampat
Masjid Kota Manokwari
masjid kokas fakfak papua
Masjid di Kab Wamena
Masjid Kuala timika
Masjid Kota Merauke
Masjid Al Aqsa Merauke
Masjid di Kota Biak
Masjid di Nabire
Kobe Mosque: The resistance of the Atomic Bomb and Earthquake In Japan
Kobe Mosque is the first mosque in Japan. This mosque was built in 1928 in Nakayamate Dori, Chuo-ku. Kobe means gate of God or God’s gate.
In 1945, Japan engaged the Second World War. Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in American ports have made the U.S. government decided to drop the first atomic bomb in a war.
And Japan was defeated. Two of his city, Nagasaki and Hiroshima was bombed by the U.S. Atom. At that time, the city of Kobe did not miss the hefty price. Kobe arguably be razed to the ground.
When the buildings around it almost razed to the ground, Kobe Muslim Mosque still standing upright. This mosque suffered only cracks on exterior walls and all the glass windows broken.
The exterior of the mosque become quite black from the smoke bomb attack. Japanese soldiers who took refuge in the basement of the mosque survived the bomb threat, as well as concealed weapons. This mosque became a place of refuge for victims of war.
The government of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait contributed to fund the renovation in large numbers. Glass broken window replaced with new glass windows imported directly from Germany. A new decorative lights are hung in the middle of the main prayer hall. Room temperature control system is then installed in the mosque.
School destroyed in the war again renovated and some additional buildings were built. Muslims back to enjoy their religious activities in Kobe Muslim Mosque.
The financial crisis is often approached the mosque committee cash. High property taxes make the mosque committee had to spend quite a lot of cash costs. Luckily, many donors are ready to give a helping hand to solve the financial problems of development and renovation of this mosque. Donations can even make Kobe Muslim Mosque became increasingly developed.
Kobe Mosque robustness was tested again with the most devastating earthquake in 1995. Precisely at 5:46 o’clock Tuesday, January 17, 1995. The quake struck Kobe is not only alone, but also the surrounding areas like South Hyogo, Hyogo-ken Nanbu and others.
The experts say that the earthquake was caused by three plates collide, the Philippine plate, Pacific Plate and the Eurasian plate. Although only lasted 20 seconds, but this quake victims take as many as 6433 people, most of which is a resident of the city of Kobe. In addition, the Kobe quake also caused major damage to the city area of 20 km from the epicenter.
Earthquake Hanshin-Awaji great is the worst earthquake in Japan since the great Kanto earthquake of 1923 which claimed 140,000 lives. But until now Kobe Mosque still standing strong and erect, though not deterred hordes disasters.
In 1945, Japan engaged the Second World War. Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in American ports have made the U.S. government decided to drop the first atomic bomb in a war.
And Japan was defeated. Two of his city, Nagasaki and Hiroshima was bombed by the U.S. Atom. At that time, the city of Kobe did not miss the hefty price. Kobe arguably be razed to the ground.
When the buildings around it almost razed to the ground, Kobe Muslim Mosque still standing upright. This mosque suffered only cracks on exterior walls and all the glass windows broken.
The exterior of the mosque become quite black from the smoke bomb attack. Japanese soldiers who took refuge in the basement of the mosque survived the bomb threat, as well as concealed weapons. This mosque became a place of refuge for victims of war.
The government of Saudi Arabia and Kuwait contributed to fund the renovation in large numbers. Glass broken window replaced with new glass windows imported directly from Germany. A new decorative lights are hung in the middle of the main prayer hall. Room temperature control system is then installed in the mosque.
School destroyed in the war again renovated and some additional buildings were built. Muslims back to enjoy their religious activities in Kobe Muslim Mosque.
The financial crisis is often approached the mosque committee cash. High property taxes make the mosque committee had to spend quite a lot of cash costs. Luckily, many donors are ready to give a helping hand to solve the financial problems of development and renovation of this mosque. Donations can even make Kobe Muslim Mosque became increasingly developed.
Kobe Mosque robustness was tested again with the most devastating earthquake in 1995. Precisely at 5:46 o’clock Tuesday, January 17, 1995. The quake struck Kobe is not only alone, but also the surrounding areas like South Hyogo, Hyogo-ken Nanbu and others.
The experts say that the earthquake was caused by three plates collide, the Philippine plate, Pacific Plate and the Eurasian plate. Although only lasted 20 seconds, but this quake victims take as many as 6433 people, most of which is a resident of the city of Kobe. In addition, the Kobe quake also caused major damage to the city area of 20 km from the epicenter.
Earthquake Hanshin-Awaji great is the worst earthquake in Japan since the great Kanto earthquake of 1923 which claimed 140,000 lives. But until now Kobe Mosque still standing strong and erect, though not deterred hordes disasters.
History of the Great Mosque of Central Java
On 6 June 2001 the Governor of Central Java has established a Coordinating the Development of Central Java Grand Mosque which consists of elements of Provincial, the Indonesian Ulema Council, the Great Mosque Kauman Semarang, the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Ministry of Public Works, the Organization of the Islamic Society, the City, and Scholars.
The team then known as the Committee of the Great Mosque of Central Java (MAJT), work hard tackle issues both fundamental and technical. Thanks to the noble intentions and a close relationship, working within a very short basic decisions have to be determined: the status of the land, the financing of the budget approval by the Parliament of Central Java, as well as land pemiilhan footprint and space programs. Is the selection of site of land which highlighted lot of people, because it requires a land area of 10 hectares. Though waqf land being returned to the Great Mosque in Semarang Kauman consists of 6 separate blocks, and the only one that size is quite large, mancapai 10 hectares. Land on Jl. Elephants are big enough is situated about 800 meters from Jl. Soekarno Hatta artery which is a big net.
In September 2001, the committee managed to publish a technical document that became kerangaka reference work for the contest participants. The mosque is expected to become a center of worship and community service, as well as centers of worship and community service, as well as centers of Islamic da'wah pendiidkan, Hospitality and communications in addition to the mosque of the Islamic world is also expected to be a center of Islamic thought and innovation center of the economic empowerment of the people. The desired scope of services is Central Java, located in Semarang. Because of the size scale, the Great Mosque of Central Java must also be a guide or a city landmark. For that form must follow the development of the era mosque at once implies the soul breath of Central Java.
Construction begins on the day the mosque Friday, September 6, 2002 which was marked with the installation of piles by Prime Minister of Religious Ri, Prof. Dr. H. Said Agil Husein al-Munawar, KH. MA Sahal Mahfudz and Governor of Central Java, H. Mardiyanto. Installation of the first pile was also attended by seven ambassadors from friendly countries, namely Saud Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Egypt, Palestine, and Abu Dabi. Thus the eyes and attention of the international community supports the construction of the Great Mosque of Central Java. Before the installation of these piles, dilaksanakanlah recitation and Mujahadah by kiai-kiai charismatic like KH. Munif Zuhri from Girikusumo, KH. Baqoh Arifin from Kajoran, KH. Habib Lutfi from the Pekalongan and others.
Finally, Muslims in Central Java should be proud that at last they can have a grand mosque grand and beautiful, full of features compared to other mosques, the Grand Mosque of Central Java (MAJT) located on Jl. Elephant Kingdom Sambirejo Village in the city of Semarang. Central Java Grand Mosque was inaugurated on November 14, 2006 by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Mosque with 10 Hectares of land area and spacious main building to 7669 square feet prayers are bargaya architectural blend of Java, Central Java and Greece. Middle East-style look of the dome and four minaretnya. Java-style look of tanjungan form below the main dome. While the Greek style looks on 25 pillars kolosium combined with beautiful calligraphy.
Although the new inaugurated on 14 November 2006, but this mosque has been enabled to worship long before that date. This magnificent mosque had been used Friday prayers of worship for the first time on March 19, 2004 with Drs Khatib. H. M. Chabib Thoha, MA, (MORA Kakanwil Central Java)
(Takmir Masjid Agung Jateng)
Kubah EMas Mosque Jakarta Indonesia
Called the golden dome mosque, because this mosque domes are coated with 24 carat gold 2 to 3 millimeters thick. Domes that consists of one main dome 20 meters in diameter with a height of 25 meters, and four small domes with a diameter of 7 meters and a height of 8 meters. Five dome symbolizes the pillars of Islam.
In addition, in the corners of the mosque also stands six hexagon-shaped tower (hexagonal) with a height of about 40 meters. The six towers are clad in stone-gray granite stone with a circular ornament. At the height of the towers also contained gilded dome. This tower symbolizes the six pillars of faith.
Actual name of this mosque Masjid Dian Al-Mahri. Built by a businessman from Banten named Diane Djuriah Al-Rashid. He bought land there since 1996 and began to build a mosque in 2001. Construction completed in 2006, and opened to the public on December 31, 2006, to coincide with Eid al-Adha 1427 H.
Building area mosque 8 thousand feet, 7 thousand meters to the parking lot, and 60 acres of land to supporters. In the land that now present supporting restaurants, boutique shops, lodging houses, multipurpose building, Islamic Flashlights, and others. Later in the surrounding areas will be built boarding schools and universities.
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