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There are no portraits of anyone or paintings of animals, as this may cause the Muslim to worship the painting instead of God. There are no statues or 'idols' for the same reason. To decorate the mosque there is patterns and often photo's/paintings of the great mosque's such as the Kabbah in Mecca. Also Muslims decorate the mosque with Scripture from the Qu'ran. In richer countries there is often a decorative carpet. Mosque's are, overall, quite plain though.
Quranic text or other information in a beautiful presentation wall hanging is common as decor.
One such Quranic decoration and information product for mosques is the canvas wall hanging available at amazon dot com and elsewhere called The Periodic Table of the Quranic Chapters . It is a unique decorative and informative product displaying amazing facts about the Quran created by a team of expert graphic art designers and lifelong Qur'anic researcher Ehsan Butt PhD.
Key amazing discoveries of the last 150 years of the worldwide research on the thematic organization of the Qur'an along with interesting facts of its history are beutifully inscribed.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoDepending on what country you find yourself you will find some Mosques are very ornate and some are very simple. The blue Mosque in Turkey is a great example of the history that Mosques can represent, The blue Mosque was designed by a Muslim architect and the first structure to bear a domed roof. Over the centuries The building became a church and then was restored as a Mosque. when they went to restore the ceiling they discovered the ceiling had been ornately painted by the christians and they decided to leave it alone as it was beautiful. to my knowledge it is the only Mosque on earth to bear a likeness of any thing or anyone living. Images are stricly forbidden in Islam. this prohibition inspired the artists of the world to create mosaic designs, calligraphy and the other beautiful oriental art peices you find around the world and in Museums.
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∙ 12y agoIt is decorated with beatiful decorations and it is the most prettiest thing i have seen
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∙ 12y agoIslamic calligraphy, Arabic calligraphy, arches, domes, geometric designs, and other amazing details and decorations.
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∙ 12y agoIslamic calligrapy, Arabic calligraphy, domes, arches, geometric designs, and other amazing designs and details.
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∙ 13y agoCalligraphy mosaics .
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Which is not a type of decoration used at the Great Mosque in Cordoba?
Human and/or animal pictures is not a type of decoration at any Islamic mosque.
What are mosaics used for in mosques?
They are just for decoration like in a Church there are tinted windows same in a Mosque the house of Allah has to be beautiful.
What has the author James Kellaway Colling written?
James Kellaway Colling has written: 'Gothic ornaments' -- subject(s): Gothic Decoration and ornament, Gothic Architecture 'Medieval decorative ornament' -- subject(s): Architectural Decoration and ornament, Church decoration and ornament, Decoration and ornament, Decoration and ornament, Architectural, Decoration and ornament, Medieval, Medieval Decoration and ornament, Plant forms 'Examples of English medieval foliage and coloured decoration' -- subject(s): Mural painting and decoration, Architectural Decoration and ornament, Decoration and ornament, Church decoration and ornament, Plant forms, Medieval Decoration and ornament 'Details of Gothic architecture' -- subject(s): Architecture, Architecture, Gothic, Details, Gothic Architecture
Is a christian church built the same way as a mosque?
There is no consistent building-style for either a church or a mosque. These buildings exist in hundreds of different forms depending on local aesthetics and congregational needs.
What has the author Sally Miles written?
Sally Miles has written: 'Natural collage' -- subject(s): Animal forms, Collage, Decoration and ornament, Plant forms 'Crisis at Crabtree'
How do you do mosque?
MOSQUE
What is the f mosque in Dubai?
There is no mosque in Dubai called the F Mosque.
Which is biggest mosque?
grand mosque
What is an adjective for mosque?
There is no adjective to mosque. Mosque is the building where Muslims go for praying.
Where is the largest mosque in Nigeria?
The lagest mosque in nigeria is kwara state mosque
What is the mosque called by regents park?
The mosque near Regent's Park is called the London Central Mosque. It is also commonly known as the Regent's Park Mosque.
What does the little decoration in mosques tell us about the importance of Allah in Muslim lives?
Allah is the main thing, when in a Mosque or place of worship to Allah ones mind should be kept clear and focused to the worship of Allah alone. A mosque is kept simple and no photos or decorations are in front of the worshipper so that they do not start thinking of other things and loose concentration on their prayers.
