The Mosque (Masjid)

“In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”

A mosque is generally a very symbolic place for a

Muslim, being a humble way for Muslims to

recreate pure divine presence on earth. The

primary purpose of the mosque is to serve as a place

where Muslims can come together for prayer.

Nevertheless, mosques are known around the world

nowadays for their Islamic architecture but most

importantly for its general vitality to the Muslim

Ummah (community).
 The largest and oldest mosque in the world, as well as the holiest site in Islam.

The prophet Muhammad (SAW) used to live here, and also had the mosque built on
the grounds, sharing in much of the construction himself.
The third holiest site in Islam, Muslims believe that Muhammad was transported here from
the Al Haram Mosque in Mecca during the Night Journey, and then on to heaven.

Its official name is the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, but it is known more popularly as the Blue
Mosque because of the blue tiles that decorate the inside walls.
The Faisal Mosque is actually designed in the shape of a Bedouin’s tent, and is the largest
mosque in Pakistan.

Opened in 1993, at the top is a laser pointing across the sea towards Mecca and extending
some twenty miles.
One of the perks of being the longest-reigning sultan in the Ottoman Empire is that you get
to build mosques with your name on them.

One of the largest mosques in the world that can accommodate more than 40,000 people. Unique
lighting on the outside walls projects clouds and gets lighter and darker in relation to the phases of
the moons.
Built in 1912 in the city of Alor Setar, capital of the Malaysian state, Kedah, the Zahir mosque
has been voted among the top ten most beautiful mosques in the world.

Legend tells us that the building contains the head of John the Baptist. Muslims also believe
it to be the spot where Jesus will return at the End of Days.
The Bursa Mosque is built with twenty domes and has one of the finest examples of Islamic
calligraphy anywhere in the world.

Built in the 16th century the Qolsarif mosque was the largest mosque in Russia for about
twenty minutes until it was destroyed by Ivan the Terrible during the storming of Kazan in
the 16th century.
 Built in 2008 out of steel, glass, and crystal, the Crystal Mosque is on the small side for
Islamic houses of worship, and only holds around 1500 people.

Located in Regent’s Park and also going by the name Regent’s Park Mosque, the spiritual
center for Muslims across the UK.
 Founded in 742 it is the oldest and possibly best known mosque in all of China.

We don’t know a whole lot about this mosque. But you must admit, it’s a great location.