Mosques as an Agent for Community Developement in the History of Islam

Omar, Nizaita; Muda, Zulkifly; Yaakob, Razi; Maoti, Manapiyah

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“…established the Quba 'Mosque, the al-Mirbad Mosque, and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, which has been made the centre of Islamic education. The use of a mosque as an educational institution other than a place to perform special worship activities is by the moral and social inspiration of the Muslims (Omar et al, 2019). The appearance of mosque institution as an educational centre was a shift resulting from the conflict of the main functions of the house, which is the right of the individual and somewhat less suitable as an institution opened to public meetings.…”

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“…In line with these efforts, mosques have been erected throughout the newly erected Islamic territories, including territories once ruled by the Roman and Persian empires (Dougherty, 1996). The function of the mosque, according to Islamic terminology, is to be a centre for all religious and community activities, especially in matters related to worship activities and Islamic education (Omar et al, 2019;Dougherty, 1996).…”

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

Jaafar¹,

Hooi²,

Othman³

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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.

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

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Othman³

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“…Elements such as domes and minarets served as symbols of religious significance and provided a visual representation of the community's devotion to their faith [23]. Additionally, the massive entrances and approaches created a sense of awe and reverence for those entering the mosque, further emphasizing its importance within the societal structure [22,18,24]. As part of the architectural process, artistic architectural design has been closely associated with mosques as a means of expression; the aesthetic characteristics of this art subtly reinforce senses of ownership and association [22,[25][26][27].…”

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Towards identifying mosque architectural characteristics aligned with expert preferences: application on selected mosques in Assuit City, Egypt

Elhefnawy,

Mohammed

2024

Sohag Engineering Journal

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Mosques, being public spaces, should be designed with the needs and preferences of the wider community in mind in order to facilitate spiritual practice and convenience. Through face-to-face interviews, mosque users have expressed a desire for a range of specific characteristics in their places of worship, further highlighting the importance of incorporating user input into the design process. The study aims to examine the design features of various mosques and assess their compliance with user preferences, with the broad goal of ensuring that mosques are capable of addressing their functional role. A field survey of six mosques was carried out. The findings show that mosque designers have not fully considered these preferences, resulting in a relative discrepancy between user preferences and actual mosque designs, which introduces concerns about the effectiveness and functionality of mosque spaces. Accordingly, the study recommends active community engagement in the design process from the early stages and emphasizes the need for retrofitting current mosques to address design deficiencies. In this context, the findings are useful for identifying areas for improvement for current and future mosques. They can also be utilized as a practical guideline for architects, designers, and other stakeholders involved in the mosque building process.

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“…The moral and social inspiration of Muslims drives the use of a mosque as an educational institution other than a place to perform special worship activities (Omar et al, 2019). The appearance of the mosque institution as an educational centre was a shift caused by a conflict between the main functions of the house, which is the right of the individual and slightly less suitable as an institution open to public meetings.…”

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“…Mosques have been built in accordance with these efforts throughout the newly established Islamic territories, including territories once ruled by the Roman and Persian empires (Dougherty, 1996). According to Islamic terminology, the mosque's function is to serve as a focal point for all religious and community activities, particularly those pertaining to worship and Islamic education (Omar et al, 2019;Dougherty, 1996).…”

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Design of Masjid Kampung Keling and Acculturation of Chinese Culture

Jaafar¹,

Hooi²,

Othman³

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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.

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Mosques as an Agent for Community Developement in the History of Islam

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

Towards identifying mosque architectural characteristics aligned with expert preferences: application on selected mosques in Assuit City, Egypt

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