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Masjid Al Haram , Mecca , Saudi Arabia
A mosque is a place of worship for followers of Islam. Muslims often refer to the mosque by its Arabic name, masjid. The primary purpose of the mosque is to serve as a place where Muslims can come together for prayer. Nevertheless, mosques are known around the world nowadays for their general importance to the Muslim community as well as their demonstration of Islamic architecture.
Which one of these mosques you’ve ever visited?
Imam Mosque, Isfahan , Iran
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Grand Mosque, Rome, Italy
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Jamia mosque, Nairobi, Kenya
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Hassan II Mosque, Casablanca , Morocco
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Faisal Mosque, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Golden Mosque, Manila, Philippine
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Al Fateh Grand Mosque, Doha, Qatar
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Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago
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Sultan Ahmed Mosque / Blue Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey
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Umayyad Mosque, Damascus , Syria
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Great mosque , Paris , France
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Khatam Al Ambiya Mosque, Beirut , Lebanon
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Jami Ul Alfar Mosque, Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Great Mosque , Xi’an, China
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Canterbury Mosque, New Zealand
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The Great Mosque of Cordoba , Spain
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Masjid Ubudiah, Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia
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Qubba al Sakhrah and Al Aqsa Mosque , Jerusalem , Occupied Palestine
April 20, 2008 at 8:21 pm
These photos remind me that Islam really does live throughout the whole world, in peace and glory, at least here in these mosques, which are, indeed, the most beautiful in the world. I hope to visit some of them before my earthly life is over. I’ve seen Masjid al Haram, in Mecca, many times, and it is most beautiful. I ‘ve been blessed to have seen the Umayyid Mosque in Damascus, and the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul. Thank you for collecting thse magnificent photos.
April 20, 2008 at 9:28 pm
I’ve visited Masjid al Haram, in Mecca, the Umayyid Mosque in Damascus, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul and the Great Mosque of Cordoba , Spain.
Beautiful pictures, great post.
April 20, 2008 at 9:44 pm
I wonder what is the state of heart/mind of the architects, workers, engineers who are involved in these projects. The sense of achievement must be much higher then usual.
My personal favorite is the great Qurtaba or Cordaba mosque of Spain. And the sad part is no Muslim is allowed to offer prayers in it.
@ Shahrzad
have you read Allama Iqbal’s famous poem on this mosque?
April 20, 2008 at 11:43 pm
Marahm, Welcome. You remind us a good point. Still there are many beautiful masjids that i didnt post. Sultan Ahmad mosque is in my list to do visit.
~W~, Thank you. Along with Umayyad, Masjid al Haram and Imam mosque, i visited Khatam Al Anbiya masjid in Beirut too. I wish i can travel to spain someday. Alot to see there.
aMmAr, Sure it is. That’s why in Islamic architecture, always masjid comes to be the most beautiful place. I’ve not heard that poem. Share with us here..
April 20, 2008 at 11:45 pm
To all, Plz check your Akismat box. I left many comments for all. But they go to akismat box.
April 21, 2008 at 1:37 am
Assalamu’alaikum
Great posting. I plan to visit King Hassan Mosque in Casablanca on my way back soon. I am from Malaysia, so I had visited Ubudiah Mosque in Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia.
Hope you continue your great posting Thank you
April 21, 2008 at 1:41 am
yes: you’re ending up in my Akismat at the moment.
I know you’re surprised but I haven’t been to the mosque at Cordoba yet. If you go to Spain we’ll go together! and to the Alhambra too. I didn’t know muslims aren’t allowed to pray there! That seems very weird. Just pretend you’re catholic! And drop your handbag, or something.
I love the blue mosque in Istanbul, and the Khatam al Ambiya in Beirut. and the masjid al Haram in Mecca.
April 21, 2008 at 6:40 am
That is a beautiful post. Thanks!
April 21, 2008 at 1:39 pm
Haha I couldn’t believe when I saw the Canterbury mosque there, that’s where I usually go for Friday prayers (well it is the only mosque here). It is very tiny, but how cool is it to have a mosque in a city called “Christchurch”.
Oh and you can add the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, it is very impressive in my opinion.
http://www.persian-carpet.info/assets/largestcarpet.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/23187778@N03/sets/72157604652223814/
April 21, 2008 at 2:02 pm
mamadou, I would like to have a trip to morocco too.
Aafke, Ah i believe you. Just wait i take this netherland VISA. LOL
Achelois, Thank you.
Ali, Waw, what a mosque is Sultan Qabus. Is that in Oman? Its very beautiful. It has the largest carpet and largest chandelier in the world.
AnywayI know i lost many other beautiful mosques in my post.
I searched for a mosque in Australia. But i just found a historical prayer room. Is there any mosque in Australia? I would like to find a mosque in US too..
April 21, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Ali, those are awsome photos!
Shahrazad: I give you a link to this great photo of a mosque in Hollnad, nothing spectacular, but so weird: dutch houses, dutch cyclist, and an oriental building!
http://www.minbuza.nl/nl/reizenlanden/welkom/Nederland/fotoalbum,gal_samenleving.html?page=1&photo=detail
April 21, 2008 at 2:30 pm
Aafke, Waw its beautiful aafke. Interesting how they make mosque based on the common architecture of the region. Very interesting indeed. Like the mosque in China, is completely chinese style.
April 21, 2008 at 2:35 pm
Its good idea. every body has a link of mosque in his area, plz share with us. Thank you..
Links of above mosques in Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masjid_Al-Haram
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Mosque_of_Xi%27an
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Mosque
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umayyad_Mosque
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imam_Mosque
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan_Ahmed_Mosque
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hassan_II_Mosque
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Aqsa_Mosque
Some other info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosque
April 21, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Thanks for this beautiful post!
I had the utmost pleasure to see three of them …
1 - the “Imam Mosque” in Isfahan,
2 - the “Blue Mosque” in Istanbul, and
3 - the “Al Aqsa Mosque” as well as the “Dome of the Rock” in Jerusalem.
All of them are absolute FANTASTIC and of mindboggling beauty!
Are you upset if I clarify something? The picture you show is NOT the “Al Aqsa Mosque” in Jerusalem … it shows the magnificent “Dome of the Rock” or “Qubbat al Saccara”! (I did post once about it).
Both are located only some (I’m bad in guessing) 100 meters apart on the “Temple Mount” or “Haram as Sharif”!
April 21, 2008 at 5:06 pm
Karin, Thank you for clarifying. I knew that Ghubba Al Sakhrah is not a mosque. But i just like its architecture more than Al Aqsa mosque which is almost next to it. I would like to visit both of them someday insha’allah.
April 21, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Hehe unfortunately we can’t with our passport Shahrzad, at least not in this time and age.
Oh and the Grand Mosque is in Muscat, Oman.. it’s actually very close to my house
Unfortunately (or maybe fortunately?) both records have been since surpassed by Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheikh_Zayed_Mosque
It looks amazing , I only saw it from far away and that was while it was still under construction.
Oh and for a list of mosques in NZ: http://www.fianz.co.nz/islamiccentres_content.php#chc
(couldn’t really find good pictures of the mosques)
April 21, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Sorry for double post, I forgot to add this link for Sheikh Zayed Mosque:
http://good-times.webshots.com/album/563029590aChQfa
April 21, 2008 at 5:53 pm
oh you must include the grand mosque at PutraJaya!
April 21, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Beautiful Mosques sharzad. I might take a picture of our local mosque and link it here when i get round to it!
April 21, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Ali, Where you can not travel with your passport? Australia you mean, or Palestine?
Thank you so much for links. I like Zayed mosque too.
Haleem, I know that mosque. My uncle sent me some fotos of that. Amazing.
Here the link: http://www.shajasa.com.my/travel/images/putrajaya_mosque_night.jpg
Abdul, waiting to see your skillful fotos of the local mosque.
April 21, 2008 at 9:48 pm
these mosques r all so gorgeous! mashallah
April 21, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Nooo … the “Dome of the Rock IS(!) a mosque and MANY people go there for prayer … I mean those who are allowed by the IOF! It is an intolerable situations …
I wish we could go together one day … I’d love to!
April 21, 2008 at 9:55 pm
M&M, Indeed
Karin, From what i read, the whole area is considered as a place for prayer. Qubba Al Sakhrah, Masjid Al Aqsa and the yard..Do you remember Imam Mosque in Isfahan? It has a place for telling Adhan and the dome works as a loudspeaker. Very amazing.
April 21, 2008 at 9:55 pm
here are the few links that you might find useful;
http://members.aol.com/javaidk809/qurtaba/qurtaba1.htm
http://real-politique.blogspot.com/2008/01/masjid-e-qurtaba-by-allama-mohammad.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8NSyjzZa0g
April 21, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Ah aMmAr, Thank you so much for these links. The fotos there are very high quality.
April 21, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Been to the mosques in Pakistan - Lahore. Nowhere else really
April 21, 2008 at 11:59 pm
How beautiful! I would love to visit these to experience being there in person especially al Aqsa - I love it.
April 22, 2008 at 4:55 am
Visited only one, But the best Masjid Al-Haram, Mecca.
I remember my first time, I saw Haram. It was way beyond words…. !!!
April 22, 2008 at 6:00 am
lovely pictures, shahzarad…truly beautiful…your blog is always a delightful experience…thank you for being here…
peace unto you…
April 22, 2008 at 7:25 am
lovely and next time i kunjungi tempat itu
April 24, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Asalam well done my brothers and sisters, nice to see the spirit of ISLAM live and well around the world.
April 24, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Architecturally, the Blue Mosque is my favorite. The one I would most like to see in person is Al Aqsa though. I dig how many of the mosques retain much of the look and feel of the countries that they are in, especially the Chinese one. Wonderful collage of pictures Shahzarad. You certainly bring the World to your readers with posts such as these.
April 25, 2008 at 9:20 am
Hay !!
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Where is Aleppo….?! plus our Umayyad Mosjid is way too beautiful than Damascus, I’m talking for real
April 25, 2008 at 9:23 pm
I’ve been to the mosques mentioned in Palestine, Syria, France, Spain, Turkey, Morocco and Lebanon. My favourite it is al Aksa Mosque in Al Quds. It is interesting, but many think the Dome of the Rock is al Aksa Mosque, but it isnt. Al Aksa Mosque is a small mosque near it.
April 26, 2008 at 6:08 pm
I have visited Masjidil Haram, it’s surely the best place to be in
Strangely but I still havent been in the Ubudiah mosque in Malaysia (because it’s in a state I only went twice).. but we do have many other beautiful mosques around here.
April 27, 2008 at 2:04 am
I have visited Badshahi mosque in Lahore Pakistan. It is the most beautiful mosque i’ve personally been to in my life, and the only one i’ve gone to out of the United States. There are so many of them I would love to visit. the pictures are breathtaking and thanks for sharing.
‘Asma Bibi
April 27, 2008 at 2:18 am
BismillaharRahmanirRahim
as-salaamu ‘alaikum. masjid al-faisal, is just scary, that one looks like something out of a bad dream rather than jannat.
-Saifuddin
April 27, 2008 at 7:48 am
I can’t believe this thread is lacking pictures from Dubai. Excellent post, none the less!
April 28, 2008 at 7:44 pm
These all look very beautiful. Thanks for sharing them.
April 30, 2008 at 7:08 am
One of the most beautiful mosques that I visited in my life is Madrassat Al Sultan Hassan in Egypt. When I walked in, it felt really peaceful. I just wanted to sit down and reflect on everything. Here are some pictures but the pictures don’t do justice
http://www.touregypt.net/featurestories/hassanmosque.htm
I really want to visit Iran and see the mosques there, especially in Esfahan.
May 1, 2008 at 12:40 am
salam
I just found your blog while googling around at 2 am while experiencing sort of insomnia
Great looking homepage
I’ll check later, if I don’t forget your URL
May 15, 2008 at 8:44 pm
what a great pictures which are not seen before.I love these pictures
May 20, 2008 at 7:43 pm
beautiful pics, you’ve got one from my country too (Sri Lanka) yay!!!!
PS what abt Masjidun Nabwi?
May 25, 2008 at 9:02 am
salam alikum my name is muhammed from Afghanistan i have been to Imam mosque
June 6, 2008 at 7:33 pm
what abt masjid al nabwi and mosques in the uae>
http://www.safiyyah.geloo.co.uk/images/Madina.jpg
http://bp1.blogger.com/_TSVfBuidS6A/Rl0XyXjZveI/AAAAAAAAAQM/uwTCiTU1b8E/s1600-h/Mosque+001_Edit.jpg
http://i.pbase.com/o6/93/329493/1/31443293.ikvHujCB.abudhabi090.jpg
the 2nd one looks beautiful at night..
June 19, 2008 at 8:46 am
Allhamdulilah, very beautiful architecture. Looking at the variation of the architectural style of the diff mosques makes me wonder of the influence. Circular structures being of an eastern influence, Square being of a western one. Regardless of what the mosque may look like, its what goes on inside that is important. In my humble opinion the true mosque should be in the heart not in a man made structure.
June 26, 2008 at 8:33 am
Allahu Akbar…
Allahu Akbar…
Allahu Akbar…!!!
June 26, 2008 at 8:36 am
http://cokiehti.wordpress.com/category/artikel/subhannallahmasjidil-haram-berkilauan-dari-udara/
June 30, 2008 at 10:15 am
ASSALAMU ALAYKUM
MOST BEAUTIFUL PICS. I LIKE ALL. AND LOOKING FOR MORE PICTURES.
THANKS
July 6, 2008 at 5:48 am
well i love all mosques. all mosques have their own style and all are beautifull. i think of course mecca is the most important and greatest mosque in the world. the mosque of prophet muhammad sas in al madina is also great. but the al aqsa mosque and the dome of rock are also wonderfull and very traditional. muhammad sas went to the heavens from the dome of rock.. from the modern mosques i really like the Hassan 2. mosque in morocco al maghrib.. it’s known as the second largest mosque in the world after mecca and it’s minarett is 210 meters high. it was build over the atlantic ocean. It stands on a promontory looking out to the Atlantic, which can be seen through a gigantic glass floor. Built on reclaimed land, almost half of the surface of the mosque lies over the Atlantic water. This was inspired by the verse of the Qur’an that states “the throne of God was built on the water”. Part of floor of this facility is glass so worshippers can kneel directly over the sea; above, spotlights shine at night from the top of the minaret toward Mecca. if u take a look at the pics from wikipedia from inside and outside that it’s a bit suprising that allmost all muslims here on this thread do not recognize what a great and wonderfull mosque it is mashallah.
July 6, 2008 at 5:53 am
by the was i forgott the to post the link where u can see pics of the great mosque in Al-Dar al-Bayda or how non arabs use to say casablanca..
Al-Dar al-Bayda
jazakallah khair
salam wa aleikum
July 8, 2008 at 2:44 pm
subhanallah.. ck ck ck
July 17, 2008 at 5:53 am
it was nice to go through all your pc and posting !
I hope to read more here!
July 20, 2008 at 6:22 pm
ALLAHU AKBAR , IS A VERY SHAMEFUL TO US MUSLIMS THAT PRAYERS WHERE NOT PERTISIPATING IN THAT MOSQUE OF SPAIN
July 21, 2008 at 12:34 pm
to the owner of this page. i would like to ask is that all most beautiful mosque in the world?? what about the Jame’Asr Hassanil Mosque that located in Borneo Island in Brunei Darussalam? what do you think?? anyone.. please give a respond.. thank you…
July 21, 2008 at 7:54 pm
I was surprised and pleased to see Trinidad & Tobago on the list. That mosque is in La Joya, right on the Eastern Main Road, so I see it all the time, and it really is a beauty. I love to see all of the mosques on your list though, they’re gorgeous.
July 22, 2008 at 7:50 am
Can you post this picture plz: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kkaarriimm/386731384/
This is 1 of beautiful mosques in Russia.
July 25, 2008 at 5:25 am
[...] under Uncategorized OK it’s an old post, but it was new to me; Shahrzad has a post about the most beautiful mosques in the World and the images are breathtaking. I don’t even know if I could pick a favourite [...]
July 28, 2008 at 9:48 pm
SubahanAllah! its so beautiful, beautiful, beautiful! I proud to be a Muslim..
To sharzad, do you agree that islam culture dont come from human hand but its come from “dust from heaven”?
August 4, 2008 at 4:52 pm
I am so proudly in islam. since we are not seeing out of the world which was situated the holy mosques and now we can see that all over the mosques
I hope that shahrzaad.wordpress.com will be successfully in the future to open all of muslim world….
August 4, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Beautiful pictures! Thank you for sharing these with us! I hope one day to visit many of these mosques. I only have been to a few.
Thank you
August 15, 2008 at 8:46 pm
So where is The Masid Alnabi in Medinna?
August 16, 2008 at 10:58 pm
salam its very nice pics of mosque
August 16, 2008 at 11:05 pm
very beautiful. tnx
August 18, 2008 at 7:06 pm
tq for sharing it with us all.. and it’s great to see that you have pictures of mosque from my country,Malaysia.. i would like to tell you that i’m gonna used some of the pictures for my work.. jazakallah..
August 19, 2008 at 10:12 am
Good very Good Butt as early as possible you can add Masque -E - NABVI( PBUH). I am very happy to see this picture. we must be share with each other this things for the muslim publisity. People know about the muslim heritage.
August 20, 2008 at 6:04 am
The Golden Mosque in Manila does not look like the one in the picture. The Picture might be another mosque in the Philippines, but it certainly is not the one in Manila.
August 21, 2008 at 10:35 am
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August 21, 2008 at 10:46 am
merc
August 22, 2008 at 1:55 am
Beautiful tx
August 23, 2008 at 11:02 am
“Imam Mosque, Isfahan , Iran” is the best mosque in world
August 27, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Thanks for this beautiful photos. but why isn’t masjed al nabi in medina in your list??????
August 28, 2008 at 10:47 am
hello . They are beautiful . I can not tell any thing T all of theme are great .
August 30, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Alslam alikom to all of the mulims of the world.
I think this mosque are the majesty points of Islam and I really enjoyed. but still think that no mosque can compete masjid al haram. god bless you.
August 31, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Isn’t the 6th mosque suppose to be the Jami-Asri Mosque from Brunei not philippines? How do I know? Cause I see it nearly everyday. heheh, please correct.
September 2, 2008 at 11:40 am
LOVELY THESE PICTURES ARE I LOVE ALL OF THEM. CAN YOU PUT ONE OF AFGHANISTAN, OUR MOST FAMOUS IS MAZIR SHARIF MOSQUE, I FEEL LEFT OUT.
September 9, 2008 at 10:32 pm
Masha-Allah
They are all magnificient!!!
September 14, 2008 at 6:57 pm
Mosque no. 7 is not in Manila or anywhere in the Philippines. It’s in Brunei Darussalam, a wealthy country located in Borneo Island. Also there’s another mosque in Brunei Darussalam named ‘Sultan Haji Omar Ali Saifuddien’. It’s considered one of the most magnificent mosques in the WORLD. Anyway, thank you for posting such great pictures of Mosques! I’m proud to be a Muslim too. May Allah bless us all borthers and sister in Islam.
September 14, 2008 at 6:58 pm
I mean, brothers not borthers. Sorry for the typo. Salam~
September 17, 2008 at 2:54 pm
WoW !! I would love to visit all of these mosques someday… so far ive only been to one… and i cant believe ive been in Qatar for a whole year and never heard of Al Fateh Grand Mosque! it looks so beautiful on top of the water….
Did u no that the mosque in Cordoba has a great history… it actually started as a mosque then became a church then returned to a mosque…. if u look at the towers you can see the change in the architectural design…. from arabic to european to arabic…. its quite intense!!!
September 26, 2008 at 1:13 am
plz send me sum good and islamic things jazakalallah…
September 30, 2008 at 11:19 am
Thanks for all the great pictures of mosques. They are really excellent.
October 2, 2008 at 10:03 pm
It would be lovely if you could include the Jumu’ah Masjid in South Africa. It’s more than a 100 years old and is the largest mosque in the Southern Hemisphere, takes up to 5000 people :))
you have a lovely and informative blog……great going! :)))