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Islamic Architecture

Islamic Architecture. By: Stacy & Stephen. Overview. Schools Palaces Hospitals Mosque ( Masjihad )- “House of God” Four parts: Mihrab - niche; marks direction of prayer ( Qibla ) Minbar - elevated pulpit; sermons and readings Qibah - dome; prominent feature

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Islamic Architecture

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  1. Islamic Architecture By: Stacy & Stephen

  2. Overview • Schools • Palaces • Hospitals • Mosque (Masjihad)- “House of God” • Four parts: • Mihrab- niche; marks direction of prayer (Qibla) • Minbar- elevated pulpit; sermons and readings • Qibah- dome; prominent feature • Minarat- minaret; for muazzin, person called to prayer • Buildings contained many arches and domes • Very geometric • Floral designs and calligraphy on walls

  3. Role in Islamic Empire • Symbol of Islam • One of 5 pillars of Islam- Muslims are called to pray 5 times a day facing Mecca • Primary institution for worshipping Allah- readings of Qur’an • Combines religious and social activities • Completes the community • Muhammad recommended travel if only to 3 mosques (Masjid Al- Haram, Masjid al AQSA, and his own mosque in Medina) • Pilgrimage to Mecca (hajj)

  4. Areas of Influence • Architecture • Abbasid influence from Sasanian Empire and Central Asia • Umayyads often placed mosques on the sites of historical or religious importance • Development of Islam

  5. Impact on Modern Society • Symbol of Islam • Later, a mosque was the first building established when new lands were settled • Place of Worship • Palaces

  6. Bibliography • www.islamicarchitecture.org • www.muslimgheritage.com • http://archnet.org/library/dictionary/entry.jsp?entry_id=DIA0001&mode=fulluslimheritage.com • http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/arabic_islamic_architecture/44354/2 • http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/umay/hd_umay.htm

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