Masjid Kristal or Crystal Mosque is situated at Islamic Civilization Park at Pulau Wan Man, Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia also known as Taman Tamadun Islam. The RM250 Million theme park was opened in February 2008 and houses besides the Crystal Mosque replicas of several world famous mosques.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Masjid Kristal
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Kul-Shariff Mosque
The erection of the “Kul-Sharif” Mosque according to the project of the group of architects of the firm “Tatinvest-grazhdanproyect” (A.V. Golovin, A.I. Ishakov, I.F. Saifullin, A.C. Sattarov, M.V.Safronov, S.P. Shakurov) started in 1996. The contest for the developing of the project, which was held by the Architects’ Association preceded to the creating of its final variant. After summarizing 2 rounds, the project was developed, it combined ideas and plans of a number of contestants. The Mosque's building is located in the western part of the Kremlin. The project presupposes zoning of the Mosque's yard, taking into account the relief's fall into 2 platforms: the upper one- for religious arrangements, the lower one - for museum excursions. The complex will include 2 pavilions and ornamental pools. It belongs to the type of the central dome mosque with many minarets. The basis of its arrangement is laid on the combinatory symbol of the Moslem Community “Bismilla” in the shape of 2 squares displaced at an angle of 45 degrees and laid one on the other. According to this project, the high central volume with broken facets of the curved upper part was erected. It is surmounted by the dome on the platform of a muezzin and accentuated with 8 vertical lines (4 tall minarets and 4 pinnacles). The hall will be lit by high pointed Gothic and tulip-shaped windows. The motifs and elements of Tartar decorative art will be used in the Mosque's styling.
The Qolşarif mosque also spelled Qol Sharif, Kol Sharif, Qol Sherif via Tatar and Kul Sharif via Russian: located in Kazan Kremlin is the largest mosque in Russia and, reputedly, in Europe.
Originally, the mosque was built in Kazan Kremlin in the 16th century. It was named after Qolsharif served there. Qolsharif died with his numerous students while defending Kazan from Russian forces in 1552. It is believed that the building featured minarets, both in the form of cupolas and tents. Its design was traditional for Volga Bulgaria, although elements of early Renaissance and Ottoman architecture could have been used as well. In 1552, during the storm of Kazan it was destroyed by Ivan The Terrible.
Tatar scholars speculate as to whether some elements of Qolşarif mosque can be seen in Saint Basil's Cathedral in Moscow (8 minarets, a central cupola, not typical for Russian architecture). Since 1996 the mosque has been rebuilt in Kazan Kremlin, although its look is decisively modern. Its inauguration on July 24, 2005 marked the beginning of celebrations dedicated to the Millennium of Kazan.
Several countries contributed to the fund that was set up to build Qolsharif mosque. Namely, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates. Qolsharif is considered to be one of the most important symbols of Tatar aspiration to independence and liberty. Nowadays the mosque predominantly serves as Museum of Islam. At the same time during the major Muslim celebrations thousands of people gather there to pray.
The Qolsharif complex was envisioned to be an important cornerstone of Kazan architectural landscape. Besides the main mosque building it includes the library, publishing house and Imam's office.
The proposal to build park in Terengganu
The proposal to build park in Terengganu depicting the glorious Islamic Civilization was the brain-child of the Right Honourable Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato' Seri Abdullah Haji Ahmad Badawi. The Task has been given to the Terengganu State Economic Development Corporation(TSEDC) to interpret the vision of the Right Honourable PM on a 22.3ha of land in Pilau Wan MAn,Kuala Terengganu,The Park will Bring the theme of 'Edutainment Park' together with a reality visualisation of Islamic monuments in miniature form,Interactive activities are designed for visitors to learn more of the miniature historical significants.
Taman Tamadun Islam or is a new attraction in Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Malaysia. This park is located at Wan Man Island.
Khwaja Abu Nasr Pasra of Herat, Afghanistan
Khwaja Abu Nasr sits in the middle of Balkh Central Park. It was built to commemorate the good deeds of chief and Islam guru Khwaja Abu Nasr Pasra of Herat, Afghanistan. The main characteristics of the mausoleum are the two spiralling towers, and the blue
Mosaic walls, dome, minaret and Calligraphy.
Makam Abu Nasr yang terletak di tengah-tengah Balkh Central Park ini telah dibina bagi mengabadikan jasa-jasa ketua dan tokoh agama terkenal di Herat, Afghanistan iaitu Khwaja Abu Nasr Parsa. Ciri-ciri menarik pada makam ini adalah dua tiang berpusing di hadapannya serta dinding, kubah, menara dan kaligrafi yang dibuat daripada mozek biru. Ciri-ciri ini memberi gambaran kepada generasi bahawa kerja-kerja yang unik dan bernilai ini telah berjaya dihasilkan oleh orang Islam di zaman lampau.
The National Mosque, Kuala Lumpur
The National Mosque is located in Kuala Lumpur. It has a capacity of 15,000 ‘jemaah’ and situated among 13 acres of beautiful gardens. It was built in 1965. The main characteristics of the design is the dome and the minaret which were designed umbrella-like. The dome is reminiscent of an open umbrella and minaret’s cap a folded umbrella. The Heroes Mousoleum (Makam Pahlawan) is situated nearby. National heroes, mainly the independence fighters - are buried here.
Bangunan Masjid Negara telah dibina pada tahun 1965 bagi memperingati perjuangan dan jasa-jasa Perdana Menteri Malaysia yang pertama iaitu YAB Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra Al-Haj dalam memerdekakan Tanah Melayu daripada jajahan British. Bangunan yang dibina selepas merdeka ini mempunyai ciri-ciri yang menunjukkan kemajuan dan kebebasan. Ciri-ciri ini ditonjolkan melalui rekabentuk dan bahan-bahan binaan yang digunakan. Ciri-ciri yang menarik pada masjid ini adalah kubah yang diperbuat dari konkrit berbentuk payung terbuka dan menara yang berbentuk payung tertutup. Payung merupakan simbolik perlindungan dan kebebasan. Masjid ini boleh memuatkan 15,000 jemaah pada satu-satu masa.
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Monday, June 15, 2009
The Palace of Al-Hambra, Granada, Spain
Al-Hambar (Red Castle) is an ancient palace and fortress complex built in the reigns of Mohammed bin Ahmar, the first Nasrid king.
Al Hambra Citadel is a city-fotress and the castle of Moorish Kingdom in Granada. It was built as a mosque in early Islamic rules in Spain. Between 1238-1354 A.D, the castle of Islamic Kingdom was built in this city. Since then Al-Hambra city is one of the famous historic building in the world. The interior walls of the building were decorated with fascinating stucco calligraphy of Holy Quran and there were also beautiful gardens in the city.
The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex of the Moorish rulers of Granada in southern Spain (known as Al-Andalus when the fortress was constructed during the mid 14th century), occupying a hilly terrace on the southeastern border of the city of Granada.
Once the residence of the Muslim rulers of Granada and their court, the Alhambra is now one of Spain's major tourist attractions exhibiting the country's most famous Islamic architecture, together with Christian 16th century and later interventions in buildings and gardens that marked its image as it can be seen today. Within the Alhambra, the Palace of Charles V was erected by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor in 1527.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Suleyman Mosque, Turkey
The mosque was built with Blue Mosque characteristics. It was designed by the same architect, Sunan the Great Architect during Caliph Othmaniah time. The name was given in recognition to the Emperor Sultan Suleyman, the King of Turkey from 1520 A.D to 1566 A.D.
This mosque was built during the 46, year reign of Suleyman of the Ottoman Empire. It housed infirmaries, a medical school, a hospital, shops, cells and arms-houses.
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