Mosque

Architecture
Mosque
Arabic masjid or jāmiʿ, any house or open area
of prayer in Islam. The Arabic word masjid
means “a place of prostration” to God, and the
same word is used in Persian, Urdu, and Turkish.
Two main types of mosques can be distinguished:

1. masjid jāmiʿ or collective mosque- a large state-

controlled mosque that is the centre of community
worship and the site of Friday prayer services
2. smaller mosques operated privately by various
groups within society.
Door- Muslims remove their shoes before entering the mosque and
Parts of a Mosque
always enter right foot first.
Central nave- The mosque’s principal nave; it adjoins the Mihrab.
Mihrab dome- Dome decorating the back of the central nave near
the Mihrab.
Direction of Mecca- Mecca: the religious capital of Islam is located in
Saudi Arabia; Muslim prayers are always performed facing Mecca.
Fortified wall- Fortification that once protected inhabitants seeking
refuge inside the mosque during conflicts.
Courtyard- Uncovered space bordered by the shady arcades; the
ablutions fountain is located in the center of it.
Ablutions fountain- Fountain that Muslims use to wash and
symbolically purify certain parts of their bodies before entering the
prayer hall.
Reception hall- Large room used to greet visitors.
 Parts of a Mosque
Shady arcades- Gallery made up of a series of arches supported by columns.
Minaret- Tower from which the call to prayer is made five times per day.
Service room
Porch - Covered entrance to the central nave.
Prayer hall- Area made up of several naves and covered with rugs; Muslims remove
their shoes to pray.
Porch dome- Decorative dome atop the central nave porch.
Minbar- A pulpit at the head of a staircase; the Prophet and the first caliphs preached
from the Minbar but many imams preach from one of the steps as a sign of respect.
Mihrab- Empty niche in the Qibla wall indicating the direction of Mecca.
Qibla wall - The wall that faces Mecca, the direction Muslims face to pray
Types of Mosque architecture
in the Philippines
Mosques in the Philippines
Mosques in the Philippines
Mosques in the Philippines
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http://www.visualdictionaryonline.com/society/religion/mosque_2.php
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taluksangay_Mosque
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