COMPARISON

of Moslem Mosque
to different
Christian Churches
 CHURCHES VISITED:
1. Masjed Bangladesh (Mosque)
at Ibara Ramos, East Bajac Bajac

2. Church of Christ of Latter Day Saints/

Mormons
at 25th Street, Rizal Avenue E. B. B.

3. Baptist Church
at Gordon Avenue
MASJED BANGLADESH
 MASJED BANGLADESH
-Each name of their Mosque is derived
from the nation which sponsored the
building.
 MASJED BANGLADESH
-Each name of their Mosque is derived
from the nation which sponsored the
building.

-Leaders:
Ustad pastor
Imam pari
Mohammed Last Prophet of the
144,000 prophets mentioned in the
Quran. (Akmad is his name in the
Bible)
 MASJED BANGLADESH
-There are two types of Islam
1. Sunni followers of prophet
Muhammad
2. Shias followers of Ali- cousin of
Muhammad.

-Moslems pray 5 times a day

1. Before sunrise (most important because 7 th
heaven are open, sure Allah hears our burden)
2. At noon or before lunch time
3. Before sundown
4. Before dinner
5. After dinner before going to bed.
MASJED BANGLADESH
Architectural Characters
-Arabic designs
Crescent moon signifies how
Moslem/Islam has conquered the of
the worlds population.
-Dome (Bulbous or onion dome)
-Ablution
The washing of ones body or part of
it (as a religious rite)
-Carpeted (worship area)
Crescent Moon
BULBOUS DOME (Onion-shaped
dome)
TYPICAL ELEVATION OF A MOSQUE
Ablution
Carpeted worship area
Carpeted worship area
Carpeted worship area
Quran
CHURCH OF CHRIST OF
LATTER DAY SAINTS
/ MORMONS
Church of Christ of Latter Day
Saints/ Mormons
-Leaders
Bishop
Branch President

Architectural Characters
-Tower with a round metal at the peak
that serves as a lightning arrester
-Rough finish, painted wall
-Wood (cultural and sacrament hall)
Tower with round metal at the peak
that serves as a lightning arrester
Plan
Hallways
Rough finish painted walls
Tiled floors
BAPTIST CHURCH
 BAPTIST CHURCH
-Leaders
Pastor
Deacon(s)

Architectural Characters
-Marble Floors (near entrance)
-Wooden Floors (interior Floors)
-Stage with altar and choir seats
-Rectangular plan of the worship area
-Fluted rectangular column
-Romanesque facade
Marble Flooring
Fluted Rectangular Column
Flute
Stage
Wooden Floors
Wooden Floors
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