The word “Mosque” is derived from the Arabic word Masjid, which means “place of prostration”. It is a place for worship to the Muslims. It is a sacred place where they bow before the will of Allah. The holy prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is the last prophet in the prophecy. He precedes the religion Islam and guides the bodies toward the oneness of God. The Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) lives in Madinah and his house is anticipated as the first mosque for the Muslims.
Nowadays, especially in Muslim countries, the mosques are at every street corner it calls the Muslims for the five daily prayers. Mosques could be vast or small it depends upon the Muslim population in those certain areas. In most mosques there is a pulpit for the Islamic scholar may deliver the sermon. The mosques have developed eloquently over the past 1400 years. Here we will discuss some of the most beautiful mosques around the world.
Al Haram Mosque:
It is known as the holy mosque of Mecca in Saudi Arabia. It is named by the holy Quran as the place for humanity to worship Allah Almighty and in Islam, there are 99 names of Allah known as Asma-ul-Husna. It was constructed to encircle the holiest shrine of Islam known as “Kaaba”. It is the destination for the foreigners who came to Macca for hajj and Umrah. Here millions of worshippers bow before Allah every year. It has a vast central courtyard and pilgrimages performed tawaf (ritual circumambulation of Kaaba) there. It courtyard is significant for Zamzam well and the station of Abraham. it can put up almost four million people during hajj and Umrah.
Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque:
It is the world’s largest mosque with great architectural work. Its main prayer hall is decorated with the world’s largest gold gilded chandeliers. It has 82 domes clad with pure marble. The main prayer room has a large dome with gold glass which enhances its beauty.
The natural multi-colored marble is used in the mosque which really attracts to its charm. Another important integrant is the glasswork in the mosque. it has 4 minarets with different geometrical shapes and a gold glass mosaic. The main prayer hall houses the hand-knotted carpet. It took 2 years for the design and knotting of the carpet. The mosque has seven crystal chandeliers. The largest weight is about 2 tons and is located at the entrance.
Blue Mosque:
The blue mosque is situated in Istanbul it attracts four to five million visitors every year. It was built between 1609 to 1616 years, under the rule of Ahmed 1. The mosque seems beautiful with its gently curved domes and six needle-like minarets. The worshippers completely covered their bodies before they entered the prayer hall. The blue Izik tiles are used in the wall and ceiling of its interior. The mosque is decorated with the verses of the Holy Quran. The glass window also extends its beauty. It allows natural light and air in the mosque.
Hassan 2 Mosque:
It is the most splendid religious place in the world. Its minarets are candid towards Macca are 200m in height. Hassan 2 laid the foundation of the highest mosque in the world. He was inspired by the Holy Quran’s verse that the throne of Allah was upon the water. It has a glass floor, and the walls are nicely handcrafted out of natural marble. It is the largest mosque in Morocco and a masterpiece of the Arab Muslim architecture
Wazir Khan Mosque:
It is the most decorated Mughal-era mosque. It is situated near the Delhi gate Lahore. The construction began in 1634A.D. its architectural work represents the Muslim rule over the subcontinent. It includes a row of Bazar for the repairing of the holy Quran the calligraphy on Quranic verses. The emperor Shahjahan used to offer his prayers in this mosque. It has four minarets and five compartments crowned with domes.
The prayer hall is constructed with Persian architectural style. It has an admirable work of mosaic tiles at the interior of the mosque. Its architectural work is attractive that the later Badshahi mosque was built following its architectural pattern.
Conclusion:
Mosque is a place of worship for Muslims. They offered five daily prayers in this sacred place. Mosque might be vast or small it depends upon the population of Muslims in that area. The mosques are at every street corner, especially in Muslim countries. Here we discussed the five most beautiful mosques around the world however every mosque is attractive and stunning because it calls the Muslims five times a day to worship the almighty God who created everything. Mosque is the house of Allah but here the mosques are described with their architectural work and the ruler’s attentiveness to build the house of Allah.
