Interior-Traveling Around The World: Mosques

Ramadan Kareem, Fiftwiners!

Masjids, the Arabic word for mosque, serve as places of praying and social centers of Islam, but they also provide in-depth history lessons on architecture and art. The uniqueness and accuracy of the design will certainly make Muslims who are praying very comfortable.

Imagine praying in a mosque with a magnificent and luxurious design, you will definitely be encouraged to stay longer; praying and expressing admiration for His greatness in being able to create humans with the ability to make such beautiful designs.

Fiftwiners, this special edition of the first week of fasting will take you on another world tour to see the interior designs of mosques that can make you say "Masha Allah".

The Vanishing Mosque | Dubai, U.A.E

The Vanishing Mosque is a sacred prayer space intricately woven into the fabric of a bustling city, designed by RUX Design. This mosque is not like any other mosque. It is meant to be experienced from a human vantage point and at a human scale. Hence, it has no doors or walls and is seamless with the streets and also the pulse of daily life.?

The city floors are all built curved and angled in unison, creating a dynamic perspective view through the city to Mecca. The curvature of the columns and the marble bricks of the buildings get less steep towards Mecca - making them appear farther away than they actually are. The angular facades and finer details also add to the iconic vanishing point perspective.?

Al Gharra Mosque | Medina, Saudi Arabia

Recalling the simplicity of the Prophet Muhammad's time, Al Gharra Mosque was designed with a similar concept plus some modernization. The mosque is built to blend into the landscape, asymmetrical in its persona on concrete under the sun, the moon set on black stone, as well as a touch of pale white on the bricks.

The outer walls are made of rectangular stones - reminiscent of the living building atmosphere of the Prophet's time, with the interior of the mosque filled with industrial gray and white. Not to mention the proper light from the windows as well as the modern lamps hanging from the high ceilings. Al Gharra Mosque combines simple and industrial concepts.

Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque | Famagusta, Cyprus

The Republic of Cyprus has its own unique mosque, the Lala Mustafa Pasha Mosque, originally known as St. Nicholas Cathedral. A bit of history, the cathedral was converted into a mosque after the Ottoman Empire captured Famagusta in 1571 and renamed after the Great Vizier of the Ottoman Empire.

The mosque was built in the Rayonnant Gothic style with three doors and twin minarets that typify Crusader architecture. The entrance is made with slender pillars of marble and antique shards of marble placed as seats on each side of the entrance. The Gothic impression is very strong in the interior of this mosque, given its original function as a cathedral.

Al Dana Mosque | Abu Dhabi

Al Dana Mosque was designed by X-Architects in a unique way. It does not look like any other mosque with its sloping dome reminiscent of the shifting dunes in the surrounding neighborhood.? Al Dana ties the religious context to the reality of Abu Dhabi, characterizing the modern city, and inspired by the ripples in the dunes.

Its canonical walled courtyard in Islamic architecture is surrounded by an open portico; a place accessible to the public. At night, the mosque turns into a lantern with light radiating out. While during the day, the tall oculus brings daylight into the space - illuminating the entire interior floor.

Shah Mosque | Isfahan, Iran

This mosque in Isfahan, Iran is known by many names, such as Imam Mosque, Abbasi Jame Mosque, and Shah Mosque. The mosque is referred to as a masterpiece of Persian architecture in the Islamic era with a timeless masterpiece structure in terms of architecture and tiles.

Built around 400 years ago featuring the iconic seven-color style haft rangi or tile mosaic and perfect proportions, the interior forms a stunning visual monument. The Shah Mosque has a distinctive orientation; the entrance of the mosque does not point towards Mecca. The unique acoustic properties of the mosque as well as the various shades of blue in the interior and exterior also mark the Shah Mosque out.

Well Fiftwiners, our world tour is over in Iran. What do you think of the interior designs of the five mosques? The splendor, beauty, and uniqueness of the interiors certainly need our thumbs up.

Just imagine that you actually pray there. Will you leave as soon as you're done or will you linger inside; enjoying the magnificent interiors that feast for the eyes, saying ‘Masha Allah’?

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Content Writer: Nisrina Salsabila