Malacca Mosque: The Aesthetics of Old Mosques in Malaysia

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The history of Chinese contribution to the design style of the old mosques in Malaysia has proved the existence of the Chinese community in Malay society. The acculturation in the context of this study is focused on the cross-interaction between Chinese culture and Malay culture that meet and influence each other. The purpose of this study was to understand the elements of Chinese culture that influenced the architecture and design style of the mosques. This study focuses on Masjid Kampung Hulu in Malacca. The history of the acculturation of Chinese culture in this unique mosque is not much known to the public. Therefore, this study was conducted to enrich and expand the intellectual information in aspects of traditional Malay architecture, especially the acculturation of Chinese culture on old mosque in Malacca. For this study, a qualitative research method was adapted with cultural studies and exploratory data approaches to gain an understanding of the unique design style of the mosque. The findings of this study reveal a clearer picture of the development of the architecture of earlier Islamic societies in the Malay world. Aspects of Chinese cultural acculturation can be seen in the design of pyramid roofs, roof crowns, decorations and towers. The findings of this study revealed a clearer picture of the development of the architecture of previous Muslim communities in the Malay world. Therefore, it is hoped that this study can provide an integrative picture of the development of mosque architecture in Malaysia and Malacca and can be used for further development of ideas that will benefit future researchers.

Section: Masjid Kampung Hulumentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Design Style Of Masjid Kampung Hulumentioning

confidence: 99%

The Acculturation of Chinese Culture in The Design of Masjid Kampung Hulu

Jaafar¹,

Hooi²,

Othman³

et al. 2022

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“…Masjid Kampung Keling was built in 1748 (Yusof et al, 2014), 20 years after the construction of Masjid Kampung Hulu. It is located at the popular Harmony Street (Jalan Tukang Emas), which is also home to other places of worship for different religions that are the Cheng Hoon Teng temple (Buddhist) and Sri Poyyatha temple (Hindu).…”

Section: Masjid Kampung Kelingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Design of Masjid Kampung Keling and Acculturation of Chinese Culture

Jaafar¹,

Hooi²,

Othman³

et al. 2022

The Chinese communities' historical involvement in the architectural style of Malaysia's old mosques has established its presence in Malay society. Acculturation is focused on the meeting and mutual effect of Malay and Chinese cultures in this study. The goal of this research was to understand the aspects of Chinese culture that inspired the architectural and artistic styles of the mosques. This investigation focuses on the Masjid Kampung Keling in Malacca. The public's understanding of the history of Chinese cultural acculturation in this distinctive mosque is limited. As a result, this study was carried out to broaden and improve knowledge of traditional Malay architectural features, particularly Chinese acculturation. For this research work, a qualitative research methodology was developed alongside cultural studies and exploratory data methodologies in order to comprehend the mosque's distinct design aesthetic. The findings of this study provide a clearer picture of how early Islamic cultures in the Malay region developed their architecture. Pyramid roofs, roof crowns, embellishments, and towers are all examples of Chinese cultural acculturation. The findings of this study provided a better understanding of how earlier Muslim communities in the Malay world developed. As a result, it is expected that this study will provide a comprehensive picture of the evolution of mosque design in Malaysia and Malacca and can be applied to the ongoing development of concepts that will be useful to future academics.

“…Kamus Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka on the other hand defined constructive as in which does not involve criticism. Decorative symbolism on the other hand is defined as ascribing meaning to the decoration form based on the level of meaning in visual symbols (Thakkar, 2004;Yusof et al, 2014). Decorative in terms of meaning portrays not onto something that will be used as jewelry or ornament.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It is one of the aspects used by old and new craftsmen alike to ensure the sculpture carved out of the selected wood endures longer as well as easier to tear off according to desired motifs and patterns. The types of woods also depend on the shape or tools being produced such as whether to be used or as ornaments (Yusof et al, 2014). This is because sculptures of wood also influence the type of items and tool size whether big, medium or small.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Symbolism in Pulpit Stairs of Terengganu New Mosque

Ismail¹,

Haron²

2021

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A mosque is one of the many respected places of praying for the Muslims. It is one of rendezvous used by the Muslims for religious occasion like sermons, meetings and more. Nations around the world each has their own design to the pulpit of the mosques, basing on their own culture and ethnicity. Terengganu is one of the states in Malaysia that has possession a variety of unique and interesting carvings on a mosque's pulpits. The study aims to analyses the symbolism of pulpit stairs in a mosque in Terengganu. To clarify this point, a qualitative descriptive study with cultural approach is used. Interviews and observation methods were used in obtaining the data either written and visual image photo. The research found that the pulpit stairs are situated on the thigh part or leg according to human body structure. All stairs built in olden days and present time are situated on the front, right side of the pulpit. In addition, the number of stairs is usually in odd numbers, which is in line with Islamic values. However, there are also pulpit stairs at present which uses even numbers. All stairs built on the pulpit carries meaning which is related to human daily life that glorifies Allah SWT's greatness. The products of these wood carvings are evidence of the Malay's craftsmanship that should be preserved. It is hoped that this research would provide information to the public of the importance of preserving cultural heritage that gave identity to an ethnicity.