Sunday, February 28, 2010

Mosque strange shapes and unique in the world

Apart from being a place of worship of Muslims, the mosque was also a high value in the form of the building. Very cool and amazing, just as with other buildings outside places of worship. Just imagine if Muslims can worship in one place. Fun course and following the mosques:


Masjid Al-Fateh, Bahrain


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Masjid Badshahi, Pakistan
Mosque-masjid

Masjid Europa Point, Gibraltar
Mosque-masjid
Masjid Faisal, Pakistan
Mosque-masjid
Masjid Larabanga, Mali

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Masjid Omayyed, Syria
Mosque-masjidMasjid, Argentina
Mosque-masjid

Pharisee-style calligraphy

Pharisee-style calligraphy
As seen from its name, Pharisee-style calligraphy developed by the Persians and the official character of this nation since the time of the Safavid dynasty until now. Calligraphy is prioritizing Pharisees line element, written without a vowel, and the expertise of the author is determined by the agility to play the thick-thin letter in the 'measure' the right. This style is widely used as exterior decoration of mosques in Iran, which is usually combined with colorful arabes.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Diwani calligraphy style

Diwani calligraphy style
Diwani calligraphy style developed by the calligrapher Ibrahim Munif. Then, enhanced by Sheikh Hamdullah and Daula Ottoman calligrapher in Turkey late 15th century and early 16th century. This style is used to write an official letter head of the kingdom. The character of this style and not berharakat round. The beauty of the writing depends on the line games that are sometimes at a particular letter or neninggi decline, far exceeding the standard horizontal line. Diwani calligraphy models used for architectural ornament and book covers.

Jali Diwani calligraphy style

Jali Diwani calligraphy style
Jali Diwani calligraphy style is Diwani style development. Calligraphy writing style was introduced by Hafiz Usman, a prominent calligrapher Daula in Ottoman Turkey. Anatomy letter Jali Diwani Diwani basically similar, but much more ornamental, solid, and sometimes in piles. In contrast to the no berharakat Diwani, Diwani Jali otherwise very abundant. Harakat is more abundant intended for decorative purposes and do not necessarily serve as punctuation. Therefore, this style is difficult to read in a flash. Usually, this model is used for applications that are not functional, such as mosques or interior decorative objects.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Raihani Style calligraphy

Raihani Style calligraphy
Style calligraphy certificate (Raihani) is a combination of styles Tsuluts and Naskhi, which was developed by the Ottoman calligrapher Daula. This style commonly used for writing diploma from a calligraphy teacher to pupil. Tsuluts characters such as letters, but more modest, less frills, and written unusual overlap (murakkab).

Daniel Streich - The Founder ban mosque In Switzerland

 Daniel Streich
Daniel Streich, Swiss politician, whose fame for campaigns against the establishment of mosques in the country, unexpectedly, embraced Islam. Daniel Streich is a famous politician, and he was the first to launch a mosque dome about the ban, and even had the idea to close the mosques in Switzerland. He came from the Swiss People's Party (SVP). Declaration Streich conversion to Islam tantrums Switzerland.

Streich propagating anti-Islamic movement that extends to the whole country. He sowed the seeds of anger and scorn for Muslims in the country, and pave the way for public opinion to the pulpit and the dome of the mosque.

But now Streich has become an adherent of Islam. Without completely expected, anti-Islamic thought that eventually brought so close to this religion. Streich even now have a desire to build the most beautiful mosques in Europe in Switzerland.

The most interesting in this regard is that at this moment there are four mosques in Switzerland and Streich want to make a fifth mosque. He admitted to looking for "forgiveness of his sin" that has poisoned the Islamic. Now is the fact that the ban on mosque domes have obtained legal status.

Aldai Abdul Majid, president of OPI, an NGO, working for the welfare of Muslims, said that the Europeans actually have a great desire to learn about Islam. Some of them wanted to know about the relationship between Islam and terrorism; as well as Streich. Story, it turns out during a confrontation, Streich studying the Koran and began to understand Islam.

Daniel Streich is a key member of the Swiss People's Party (SVP). He has an important position and influence party policy. In addition to his petition on the mosque's dome, he also won the Swiss Army military because of its popularity.source

Riq'ah Calligraphic style

Riq'ah Calligraphic style
Calligraphic style is the result of the development Riq'ah calligraphy styles Naskhi and Tsuluts. As with the writing style used in Naskhi everyday writing. Riq'ah Daula developed by the Ottoman calligrapher, also commonly used for ordinary handwriting or for other practical purposes. The character is very simple letters without vowel, making it possible to write fast.