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What functional category does NOT apply to mosque typology?
What functional category does NOT apply to mosque typology?
Which factor primarily influences the geographic or cultural typology of mosques?
Which factor primarily influences the geographic or cultural typology of mosques?
In the context of mosque architecture, what is the primary axis that dictates the directionality of prayer?
In the context of mosque architecture, what is the primary axis that dictates the directionality of prayer?
What is the purpose of having liturgical furniture in specific positions within a mosque?
What is the purpose of having liturgical furniture in specific positions within a mosque?
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What architectural feature is emphasized for the officiant during a radial liturgy in a mosque?
What architectural feature is emphasized for the officiant during a radial liturgy in a mosque?
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Which of the following statements best describes a Jāmi Masjid?
Which of the following statements best describes a Jāmi Masjid?
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Which design challenge must mosque architects address regarding the first row of worshippers?
Which design challenge must mosque architects address regarding the first row of worshippers?
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How does the morphology of liturgical action influence mosque design?
How does the morphology of liturgical action influence mosque design?
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What is the primary purpose of a kursi in a mosque?
What is the primary purpose of a kursi in a mosque?
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How does the presence of electronics in modern mosques affect traditional features?
How does the presence of electronics in modern mosques affect traditional features?
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Which item is specifically designed to ensure the Qur'an is treated with respect?
Which item is specifically designed to ensure the Qur'an is treated with respect?
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What indicates that a kursi is more functional than liturgical in its role?
What indicates that a kursi is more functional than liturgical in its role?
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What was the role of cantors in mosques, particularly within educational settings?
What was the role of cantors in mosques, particularly within educational settings?
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What affects the aesthetic significance of a mosque according to the content?
What affects the aesthetic significance of a mosque according to the content?
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What is a dikka and how has its role changed in modern mosques?
What is a dikka and how has its role changed in modern mosques?
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What type of seating is commonly found in the mosque to support the reverence of the Qur'an?
What type of seating is commonly found in the mosque to support the reverence of the Qur'an?
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What is the primary function of a jāmi masjid?
What is the primary function of a jāmi masjid?
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Which piece of furniture is essential in a jāmi masjid for delivering sermons?
Which piece of furniture is essential in a jāmi masjid for delivering sermons?
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How does the role of the imam during the Friday service differ from daily prayers?
How does the role of the imam during the Friday service differ from daily prayers?
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What is a defining feature of a masjid compared to a jāmi masjid?
What is a defining feature of a masjid compared to a jāmi masjid?
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The term 'masjid' literally translates to what in English?
The term 'masjid' literally translates to what in English?
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What historical influence shaped the architectural structure of early jāmi' mosques?
What historical influence shaped the architectural structure of early jāmi' mosques?
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What was the primary content focus of sermons in early Islamic times?
What was the primary content focus of sermons in early Islamic times?
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What differentiates the minbar in a jāmi masjid from Christian liturgical furniture?
What differentiates the minbar in a jāmi masjid from Christian liturgical furniture?
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Study Notes
Funerary Gardens in Islam
- Gardens are important symbols in Islam, representing Paradise.
- Examples include the tomb of Humayun in Delhi (1555-65).
- Gardens are central to burials, marking focal points where the axes intersect.
Mosque Design
- Mosque design is based on verses in the Quran.
- The second verse describes the turning of faces in prayer towards the Kaaba in Mecca.
- The mosque of Qiblatayn in Medina, marked a shift in prayer direction from Jerusalem to Mecca.
- The qibla axis is the central axis of the mosque, pointing towards Mecca.
- The mihrab is a niche in the qibla wall, marking the direction of prayer.
- Early mosques lacked a mihrab; a stone on the floor marked the prayer direction.
Islamic Empire Prayer
- Prayer is a fundamental aspect of Islam.
- Prayer involves specific physical postures and movements.
- Prayers are performed at dawn, noon, afternoon, sunset, and evening.
- There's a Friday congregational prayer and prayers on major festivals.
- Pilgrimage is a significant congregation.
Mosque Features
- Minarets were originally developed for the call to prayer.
- Early minarets resembled the towers of Christian churches but were designed for the acoustic purposes of the call to prayer.
- Domes, while not liturgically important in early mosques, evolved to cover the sanctuary.
- Domes were used to express the concept of heaven.
- Ablution fountains were an integral part of mosques.
Liturgical Furniture
- Pulpits (minbars) are frequently carved from wood or marble.
- They are centrally located in mosques.
- Pulpits have specific meanings as symbols of authority and rank.
- Lectterns (kursīs) for holding the Qur'an are also important parts of mosques.
Madrasas
- Madrasas are educational institutions in Islam.
- Early madrasas were modeled after the house/courtyard of the Prophet.
- Madrasas played a crucial role in the transmission of Islamic knowledge and the upholding of orthodoxy.
- Madrasa architecture combined functional design and aesthetic principles.
Monastic Mosques
- Khānaqahs are monastic mosques.
- Khānaqahs developed alongside specific Sufi orders.
- Khānaqahs are designed for the practice of spiritual seclusion and study as well as for the expression of Sufi ideals.
- Architectural elements—ceilings, walls, and floors are features of khānaqāhs.
Mausoleums and Tombs
- Mausoleums and tombs are intimately connected to Islamic identity.
- Important Islamic leaders are often buried in mosques.
- Graves and tombs are places for veneration and expressions of faith.
- Decorations and architecture convey the religious significance of the tomb.
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