Salam Lebaran, Minal Aidil Wal Faizin
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Tuesday, September 30, 2008
GREETINGS | 01 SYAWAL | EID MUBARAK | SALAM AIDILFITRI
Wishing U Happy Eid 'ul Fitri
Salam Lebaran, Minal Aidil Wal Faizin
Feel free to use the e-card above as it is.
Salam Lebaran, Minal Aidil Wal Faizin
Feel free to use the e-card above as it is.
Monday, September 29, 2008
AN-NUR | Inside Tokyo Mosque & of Domeless Mosque...
Just as mentioned in earlier post, here are some photos of the beautiful interior.
The first thing that awe struck one who enters the main hall is this beautiful art.
I was not alone in the mosque, there were also some tourist/visitor admiring the beauty.
At one corner, one can see the Holy Quran placed on the Rehal.
And at another corner, one can find the Arabic Scripts.
A different view of the mosque's interior.
A view of the main entrance, and the upper deck is for the female jemaah.
Something to ponder:
I have this vision, that if I have the opportunity to build a mosque, I would build it in such a way that it is not those typical "dome and minaret" type of mosque.
Instead, I would build/design it according to the modern designs, perhap something like the "durian" Esplanade, Singapore, or the Beijing's Bird Nest or even their Water Cube, or the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Did you know that, Masjid Nabi S.A.W (Prophet's Mosque) during the time it was built has no dome? It was made from clay and date leaves as roof, and the column was from the date's tree trunk!
As mentioned by Ibn Umar from Sahih Al-Bukhari. The dome was only been introduced in the generation after the Prophet as one of the widely used architecture by the Muslims.
Dome is not one of the condition in building a mosque, but the utmost important is the function of the mosque itself, i.e. to develop the ummah.
Despite the beautiful dome and such, some mosque fail to perform its function, where as the domeless Masjid Nabi has perform its duty and have risen the image/capacity of the ummah.
Mosque without a dome might considered to be awkward or "missing" in today's context, but as a matter of fact, a non-functioning mosque is the one which is considered to be wrongful in Islam!
Wallahuaklam bisawaf.
Just of the record, two sample of modern mosques in the neighbouring country of Singapore are the Masjid Darul Ghufran and the latest one is the Masjid An-Nahdhah. These are what I meant by mosque with the not so typical design.
Salam Ramadhan, for the Muslim, remember to pay your Zakat.
Adfddddn ddahdhah
The first thing that awe struck one who enters the main hall is this beautiful art.
I was not alone in the mosque, there were also some tourist/visitor admiring the beauty.
At one corner, one can see the Holy Quran placed on the Rehal.
And at another corner, one can find the Arabic Scripts.
A different view of the mosque's interior.
A view of the main entrance, and the upper deck is for the female jemaah.
Something to ponder:
I have this vision, that if I have the opportunity to build a mosque, I would build it in such a way that it is not those typical "dome and minaret" type of mosque.
Instead, I would build/design it according to the modern designs, perhap something like the "durian" Esplanade, Singapore, or the Beijing's Bird Nest or even their Water Cube, or the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Did you know that, Masjid Nabi S.A.W (Prophet's Mosque) during the time it was built has no dome? It was made from clay and date leaves as roof, and the column was from the date's tree trunk!
As mentioned by Ibn Umar from Sahih Al-Bukhari. The dome was only been introduced in the generation after the Prophet as one of the widely used architecture by the Muslims.
Dome is not one of the condition in building a mosque, but the utmost important is the function of the mosque itself, i.e. to develop the ummah.
Despite the beautiful dome and such, some mosque fail to perform its function, where as the domeless Masjid Nabi has perform its duty and have risen the image/capacity of the ummah.
Mosque without a dome might considered to be awkward or "missing" in today's context, but as a matter of fact, a non-functioning mosque is the one which is considered to be wrongful in Islam!
Wallahuaklam bisawaf.
Just of the record, two sample of modern mosques in the neighbouring country of Singapore are the Masjid Darul Ghufran and the latest one is the Masjid An-Nahdhah. These are what I meant by mosque with the not so typical design.
Salam Ramadhan, for the Muslim, remember to pay your Zakat.
Adfddddn ddahdhah
Sunday, September 21, 2008
TOKYO | Turkish "Craftsman" Delight
It is really something to see a great piece of work, like the handcrafted wood panel or even stone's carving.
Just like working on this piece of carved wood, it takes a considerable amount of skills to made such piece of art.
Designing, etching and carving each bit of area to the required details.
From plain block to a meticulous detailed designs.
Steady hands are required, as any mistake will damaged the solid timber.
One of the finished products.
Just like working on this piece of carved wood, it takes a considerable amount of skills to made such piece of art.
Designing, etching and carving each bit of area to the required details.
From plain block to a meticulous detailed designs.
Steady hands are required, as any mistake will damaged the solid timber.
One of the finished products.
Friday, September 19, 2008
SEOUL | Halal Food Guide
For those Muslim travelers who are very particular about their food/diet intake, here are some guide to where you can enjoy Halal Dining Experience.
All of these are actually located in the bustling Itaewon area, if in doubt, just set your GPS or direction to the Seoul Central Mosque, and along the path, there are many Halal food vendors.
For those who just want some quick bite, you can hope into this bakery, Salam Bakery, just a few steps from the mosque.
Waz Wan, is one of the recommended restaurants on the Korea Tourism Islamic Food Guide, just a "stone throw" away from the Salam Bakery, no buffet thou, but just a la carte and some set meal.
Located in the otherside of the road, Usmania is also a recommended restaurant stated in the Korea Tourism Islamic Food Guide, the Food Guide is endorsed by the Imam of the Seoul Central Mosque, serving both a la carte and buffet, the price is quite OK, considering it's location, and you can either dine in or sit outside the patio and enjoy the people walking pass the alleys.
Moghul is just next door to Usmania, but with a large outside dining, quite a different ambience from Usmania, can have a try here as well.
Or for those budget wise traveler, you can try these cosy eatery, must be very delicious because it says Makanan Yang Sedap Ada Disini!
All of these are actually located in the bustling Itaewon area, if in doubt, just set your GPS or direction to the Seoul Central Mosque, and along the path, there are many Halal food vendors.
For those who just want some quick bite, you can hope into this bakery, Salam Bakery, just a few steps from the mosque.
Waz Wan, is one of the recommended restaurants on the Korea Tourism Islamic Food Guide, just a "stone throw" away from the Salam Bakery, no buffet thou, but just a la carte and some set meal.
Located in the otherside of the road, Usmania is also a recommended restaurant stated in the Korea Tourism Islamic Food Guide, the Food Guide is endorsed by the Imam of the Seoul Central Mosque, serving both a la carte and buffet, the price is quite OK, considering it's location, and you can either dine in or sit outside the patio and enjoy the people walking pass the alleys.
Moghul is just next door to Usmania, but with a large outside dining, quite a different ambience from Usmania, can have a try here as well.
Or for those budget wise traveler, you can try these cosy eatery, must be very delicious because it says Makanan Yang Sedap Ada Disini!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
SEOUL | Central Mosque Part II
Here are the last set of photos for the Seoul Central Mosque.
A different angle of the minaret.
A view of the mosque's interior, just a simple, yet practical area for praying.
Outside view, from the main entrance.
Prince Sultan Islamic School is located within the mosque's compound.
Seoul Central Mosque in it's full glory.
A different angle of the minaret.
A view of the mosque's interior, just a simple, yet practical area for praying.
Outside view, from the main entrance.
Prince Sultan Islamic School is located within the mosque's compound.
Seoul Central Mosque in it's full glory.
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