The Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Turkish: Sultanahmet Camii) is an historical mosque in Istanbul‚ the largest city in Turkey and the capital of the Ottoman Empire (from 1453 to 1923). The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. It was built from 1609 to 1616‚ during the rule of Ahmed I. Like many other mosques‚ it also comprises a tomb of the founder‚ a madrasah and a hospice. While still used as a mosque‚ the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has also become
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Friday‚ May 11‚ 2012 Religious Visit To A Mosque This would be the second time I visited a mosque. The first time I had the chance to visit was with a government class I had taken in high school. The mosque were not alike‚ this mosque I visited this time was called Islamic Center of Des Moines located on 6201 Franklin Avenue in Des Moines. I had called the Mosque beforehand to find out the Muslim weekly service time is on Friday so I visited on Friday‚ May 6th at 1:30 p.m. I had went with a friend
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A mosque is a place of worship for Muslims. The Assyafah mosque portrays a modern look of Islam by having the arabesque which exist in Islam’s art and architecture. The materials used for the mosque are fair-faced concrete and aluminum is used for the arabesque screens to create a dramatic effect. Hence‚ the design and structure of the mosque creates a place for the people to feel safe and protected in a sacred place. Although prayers can be done privately‚ either indoor or outdoor‚ the Muslim community
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Islamic Studies Project Most Sacred Mosques in the World Group members Akash Daniel Jamal Imran Qadir Ubudiah Mosque Masjid Ubudiah is Perak’s royal mosque‚ and is situated in the royal town of Kuala Kangsar‚ Malaysia. Masjid Ubudiah Mosque is the Malaysia’s some of most beautiful mosques‚ the Masjid Ubudiah (or Ubudiah Mosque) has golden dome and minarets creating a spellbinding sight‚ from near and afar. The mosque was designed by Arthur Benison Hubback‚ a
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Mosque From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation‚ search A modern-style mosque built on water in Jeddah‚ Saudi Arabia. This article is part of the series: | Islam | | Beliefs[show]Allah · Oneness of God Prophets · Revealed books Angels | Practices[show]Profession of faith · Prayer Fasting · Charity · Pilgrimage | Texts and laws[show]Qur’an · Sunnah · Hadith Fiqh · Sharia · Kalam · Sufism | History and leadership[show]Timeline · Spread of Islam Ahl al-Bayt ·
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The Eid at The Mosque With the excitement that kept me awake all night long and the overwhelming feelings of joy‚ delight‚ and happiness I started preparing my self for one of the happiest days in every Muslim life. Usually‚ every family welcomes the Eid-Muslims holidays- with rituals by cleaning process that goes on for days‚ changing the entire house furniture‚ for who can afford it‚ and baying new clothes especially for the occasion. And with main ready even
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The Suleymaniye mosque was truly a masterpiece during the time it was built in the mid 1500s. Today‚ it still never fails to captivate its audience through the complexity of its design and the intellectual analysis of its significance. The mosque was actually said to be as magnificent as the Seven Wonders of the World according to two European travelers‚ Freynes Moryson and John Sanderson‚ soon after its completion (Nelipogulu 221). The mosque is definitely symbolic in the city of Istanbul‚ sitting
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The Blue Mosque‚ Dubai 1960880238125000On the last Friday before the holy month of Ramadan of the year 2011‚ another landmark was added to Dubai’s list of achievements with the opening of the Blue Mosque. Dubai- the land where architecture is highly appreciated‚ the Blue Mosque fits right in with the Arabian landscape. The mosque held its first congregation with the Friday prayer on the 29th of July 2011. It was built by Khalaf Al Habtoor‚ the chairman of Al Habtoor Group. The mosque is named after
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Istanbul Presentation: Imperial Mosque Suleymaniye Mosque Exterior: The Suleymaniye Mosque sits on the highest hill of Istanbul. Having the mosque built on the highest hill symbolically represents central power and the strength of the Turkish Empire. Like other imperial mosque in Istanbul‚ the Suleymaniye Mosque is proceeded by a monumental courtyard on the west side. The corners of the courtyard is marked with four minarets. The two minarets on the north end are approximately
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Reflective Essay 2 Muslim Mosque vs. Christian Basilica There are many differences between the muslim and christian Basilica as well as many similarities. They also have so many things that make them unique in their own way. Taking a further look at each belief helps us have a clearer understanding of the Mosque and the Basilica. The word Islam is Arabic and means "submission to the will of God." Islam teaches that one must submit to God in Arabic in order to achieve true peace of mind
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