MIMBAR

A Minbar is a pulpit in the mosque where the Imam (leader of prayer)

stands to deliver sermons (khutbah ). The minbar is usually shaped like

a small tower with a pointed roof and stairs leading up to it. It is often

richly ornamented, though in its simplest form the minbar is just a

small platform with only a few steps. The minbar is located to the right

of the mihrab, the niche that indicates the direction of prayer (i.e.

towards Mecca).

In some mosques there is a platform (müezzin mahfili ) opposite the

minbar. That is the place of the assistant of the Imam, the muezzin,

stands during prayer. The muezzin recites the answer to the prayer of

the Imam. This feature is the Islamic equivalent of the Pulpit found in

Christian Churches.
 MIHRAB
Mihrab, sometimes spelled "mehrab" or "mehraab", is a niche in the

wall of a mosque that indicates the qibla, i.e. the direction of Kaaba

that Muslims should face when praying. The wall is called the qibla

wall. The mihrab gives the impression of a door or a passage to Mecca.

They vary in size but are usually ornately decorated. Mihrabs first

appeared in the reign of the Umayyad khalif al-Walid I (705–715).

 DIKKA
Dikka is a term in Muslim architecture for a tribune raised upon

columns from which the Koran is recited and prayers are intoned by

the Imam of a mosque.

 MINARETS

A common feature in mosque is the minaret, the tall, slender tower

that usually is situated at the one of the mosque structure. Minarets

are distinctive architectural features of Islamic mosques. Minarets are

generally tall, graceful spires, with onion-shaped crowns, usually either

free standing or much taller than any surrounding support structure. In

the early mosque history, minaret is not the one of the characteristics

in mosque construction but it becomes the most important elements

for the mosque recently. The main function of the minaret is to provide

a vantage point from which is can call out the azan, calling faithful for

prayer. Minarets have been described as the “gate from heaven and

earth “.
 IWAN
Iwan is defined as a vaulted hall or space, walled on three sides, with

one end entirely open. Iwans were a trademark of the Sassanid

architecture of Persia, later finding their way into Islamic architecture.

This transition reached its peak during the Seljuki era when iwans

became established as a fundamental design unit in Islamic

architecture.Typically, iwans open on to a central courtyard, and have

been used in both public and residential architecture.

PRAYER HALL

The prayer hall also known as the musalla, has no furniture; chairs and

pews to allowed as many worshippers as possible to line the room.

Prayer halls contain no images of people, animals, and spiritual figures

as Muslims in prayer are supposed to only be focusing on Allah. Instead

mosques will have Arabic calligraphy and verses from the Quran on the

walls to assist worshippers in focusing on the beauty of Islam and its

holiest book, the Quran, as well as for decoration.

 KOLAH
Kolah is the place where the people take their wudhu. Basically, kolah

is situated at the mosque lawn. In addition, it also situated between

the entrance and the prayer hall. Water for ablutions before prayer is

provided in most large mosques, though these days its function is

sometimes purely decorative. If the pool is decorative in nature, then

another water supply, often in a room near the shoe storage area, is

available for ablutions. The pool may, or may not have a fountain,

though when used for ablutions, it is more likely to have a fountain to

allow a number of worshippers to wash simultaneously under running

water. The pool is usually located at, or near the center of the open

courtyard. If the pool incorporates a fountain, this structure is very

often of a creative and inventive design, surmounted by domed or

small pavilion like roofs.

 KURSI
The kusi is basically a books stand or lectern n which the muslims holly

books is place. the kursi is generally set next to the dikka, so that the

qadi men read and recite form the quran.

1. HISTORY
The prayer hall is the largest space in the mosque. Commonly it is

situated at the center and it is in the square shape. Prayer hall

orientation must through the kiblat and can contain at least 40

makmum each Friday prayer. Masjid Sulltan Ismail Petra’s prayer hall is

contain with dome and support by 2 giant minaret and the height is

140 feet.
2. DESIGN FUNCTION AND
INFLUENCE

It also surrounded by the verandah for the female muslims.

The verandah is for the muslims if it can’t contain all the jemaah such

as Hari Raya prayer. The prayer hall also can contain 1000 people for

each prayer. Basically the prayer hall also using if the had a talk or

lecturer studies in Islam. The design is almost same with the mosque

all around the Malaysia.

3. ORNAMENTATION
The lighting system in the prayer hall also very well because it is

provide with the big lamp in the center of the ceiling. It also provide

with the alternative lamp for the variety function. It is decorated with

the Khat Quranic verses handwriting and it is gold in color t show the

glory of Islam.
Masjid Sultan Ismail Petra, kubang Kerian is located 5
km from Kota Bharu, Kelantan. It was built on
February 1995 and finished it after 3 years. The
mosque is the biggest mosque in Kelantan and for
the modern design. The design for this mosque is
taken from East Of Asia and using the various
elements for the decoration. It also included rooms
for the quranisc studies, room for the sultan and
office.
REFERENCES:

1. www.wikipedia.com
2. National Mosque Site
3. National Mosque homepage
REFERENCES:

1. www.wikipedia.com
2. Masjid Sultan Ismail, Kubang Kerian site
3. Compendium Sejarah Seni Bina Timur; Zulkifli Hanafi