This is one of a cluster of traditional house that are around the oldest Malay mosque on Penang. This area of Georgetown has most of the oldest mosques in Penang and is in the UNESCO area. Traditionally these houses were occupied by the Iman, his extended family and students.
Yes, steel mosque. Very unique to see a Mosque constructed from steel and mainly surrounded by water.
Amazing concept and pushing the boundaries of our perceptions of a modern day Mosque. Malaysia architecture from the 1970's provides a visionary eye on exploring religious space that takes from tradition and modernity. The space is open with water and most of the sides with no walls. This is significant issue and the message it presents. Challenging pre-conceptions. The space is open in terms of access to all and no restrictions based on gender issues. Close to Prophet Mohammed's time in many ways. Here an insight into part of the roof and the idea of the one.
Beautiful book I saw in Fes Medina. Labour of love ... Illustrates the spiritual richness of the Medina.
After Jummah (Friday prayer) at Al-Karaouine feelings of discontent mainly from the youth of Fes. Mainly expressing concerns and support for North African countries and the brutality to the people. The demonstrations in Egypt, for example, started after Jummah in the Mosques.
Interesting to see Al-Karouine central to religion, higher education but also the struggle of the people. Where can you find a University that opens it's doors to 15,000-20,000 every Friday. A unique insight how a University supports the wider community in informal education and religion.
Here is the Maqaam of Abdal-Aziz Ad-Dabbagh just before Maghrib.
The entrance to the Maqaam of Abdal-Aziz Ad-Dabbagh.
Here is a view of the prayer area within the Madrasa. On the ground floor there are teaching rooms around three sides of the court yard and the fourth side is the prayer space. Above the teaching rooms are the sleeping quarters.
Interesting Islamic architecture and the courtyards that provide water for purification before prayer.
Andalus Mosque at Jummah opens all the doors and a cool breeze from the Atlas Mountains in the distance. The Mosque is also at the top of a small hill in the Medina. Many steps to climb..
Being Friday prayer people over flow into the central court yard for prayer.
