Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives
This chapter address concerns of spaces for women in masjid. The chapter discussed the various hadiths that provide ample reason why women are part of the masjid environment although women are not compulsory to attend congregational prayers in the masjid as Men. Spaces that include entry and exit we...
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| author | Mohd Nawawi, Norwina Abdul Rahim, Zaiton Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen |
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| description | This chapter address concerns of spaces for women in masjid. The chapter discussed the various hadiths that provide ample reason why women are part of the masjid environment although women are not compulsory to attend congregational prayers in the masjid as Men. Spaces that include entry and exit were explored through case studies. Findings showed the current trend in both traditional and modern masjid that provides spaces for women insignificantly. Recommendations include sensitivity of the architect to enquire from women themselves what they need and how new designs should incorporated spaces that are condusive in their submission to the Al-mighty. |
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| spelling | iium-558272017-04-05T04:06:52Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/55827/ Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives Mohd Nawawi, Norwina Abdul Rahim, Zaiton Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen HQ1101 Women. Feminism H Social Sciences (General) NA Architecture NA4590 Religious buildings This chapter address concerns of spaces for women in masjid. The chapter discussed the various hadiths that provide ample reason why women are part of the masjid environment although women are not compulsory to attend congregational prayers in the masjid as Men. Spaces that include entry and exit were explored through case studies. Findings showed the current trend in both traditional and modern masjid that provides spaces for women insignificantly. Recommendations include sensitivity of the architect to enquire from women themselves what they need and how new designs should incorporated spaces that are condusive in their submission to the Al-mighty. MPH Group Printing (M) Sdn Bhd Mohd Nawawi, Norwina Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen Ibrahim, Mansor 2016 Book Chapter NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/55827/1/55827_Women%20and%20space%20in%20masjid%20architecture.pdf Mohd Nawawi, Norwina and Abdul Rahim, Zaiton and Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita and Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen (2016) Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives. In: Dimensions of Masjid Architecture-Perspectives and Writings in Theory and Design. MPH Group Printing (M) Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 77-90. ISBN 978-983-3142-33-0 |
| spellingShingle | HQ1101 Women. Feminism H Social Sciences (General) NA Architecture NA4590 Religious buildings Mohd Nawawi, Norwina Abdul Rahim, Zaiton Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives |
| title | Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives |
| title_full | Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives |
| title_fullStr | Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives |
| title_full_unstemmed | Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives |
| title_short | Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives |
| title_sort | women and space in masjid architecture: patterns, principles & perspectives |
| topic | HQ1101 Women. Feminism H Social Sciences (General) NA Architecture NA4590 Religious buildings |
| url | http://irep.iium.edu.my/55827/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/55827/1/55827_Women%20and%20space%20in%20masjid%20architecture.pdf |