mosque architecture is considered as a potent visual symbol of the islamic architects’ design ability. prayer-hall as the manifestation of equality between the believers and the unity of architectural space has challenged such an ability throughout the history. this study, considering the characteristics of light-openings in the domes of iranian mosques’ prayer-hall, aims to investigate these d...

beyond its quantity, natural light has unique properties used intelligently in iranian historical architecture in order to transfer spiritual concepts. religious buildings are a good context for re-reading of light concept. due to its valuable place in iranian-islamic belief as well as its direct relationship with wisdom and philosophy, the qualitative presence of light in architecture, aimed a...

BACKGROUND Muslims comprise 4.8% of the national population in the UK and also form a significant proportion of its ethnic minority population, with trends set to continue for the foreseeable future. With ethnic minority health inequalities deepening further, there is an apparent lack of strategies to effectively tackle this growing problem. Imams, Muslim religious leaders, represent a hitherto...

The Mosque in the Prophet Muhammad SAW era had a strategic role. role is to be solution and provide prosperity for Muslims particular surrounding community general. Currently, mosque plays narrower It provider of facilities pilgrims carry out routine worship. In order this increase, administrator, called DKM (Mosque Prosperity Council), must know his congregation more closely so that he knows w...

The city of Ankara has hosted many civilizations since prehistoric times and historical buildings from various periods. Hacı Bayram Veli Mosque, built by Veli, the founder Bayramiyye (Bayramilik) Sect, is located in Altındağ District, Ulus center, next to Temple Augustus. This study starts with a literature archive review on city's identity Mosque. It includes results survey prepared determine ...