ISLAMIC

ARCHITECTURE
HOA 103 SY 2ND SEM.2020-2021
Reference- https://www.slideshare.net/shahrilkhairi/history-of-islamic-architecture
Ka’ba
Muqarnas in the entrance gate to the Shah Mosque in Istahan,Iran.
Masjid-general term for a mosque,also mosque used for daily prayer by individuals
or small groups ,has a mihrab(niche)but no minbar(pulpit).
Jami-the congregational or Friday mosque used for the main weekly service,usually
larger than a masjid and provided with minbar.
Idgah-place of (community)prayer. A great open praying area with nothing but qibla
wall and a mihrab.
Madrasa- a teaching mosque.
Minaret-tower attached to the mosque, where the calls the Muslim people to prayer.
Aniconic Ornament
Dome of the Rock,Jerusalem(Islam’s oldest monument.
Ka’ba- house of God for pilgrimage.
• References:
• Sir banister Fletcher,History of Architecture book
• https://
www.slideshare.net/shahrilkhairi/history-of-islamic-architecture