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MASJID
AL-AMIN
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Background of Masjid Al-Amin
The aspiration of building a mosque at Markas Briged Tengah Pasukan Gerakan Am (PGA) was actually planned since the relocation of Markas Briged Tengah from Jalan Pekeliling (Jalan Tun Razak ) to settlements of Markas Briged di Batu 7, Cheras at 1981. All the members of PGA were desired to have a mosque which really belongs to their headquaters after the Batalion headquaters moved to the new camp in 1983.
Then, for prayers and worship and perform religious activities brigade had to use space downstairs quarters bloc members into the mosque while the Central Brigade. Space capacity on the block while it is limited to accommodate the number of pilgrims crowd.
With the efforts of all parties, the construction project was began by the end of 1995 then began. The construction of this mosque, which cost RM2.4 million to be completed and submitted to the Brigade at 28th May 1997 and was used beginning on 26th June 1997 this Mosque has been registered with the Selangor Islamic Religious Department on June 28, 1997.
LOCATION : PGA BRIGED TENGAH, 43200 CHERAS, HULU LANGAT
COMPLETED : 26 JUNE 1997
PURPOSE : PLACE FOR PRAYER, RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES, RELIGIUOS EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ISSUES
MAIN SPACES IN THE MOSQUE
Prayer Hall
Solat Utama, a place to
allow all the worshipers
to do their prayers on
every Friday
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MOSQUE ARCHITECTURE
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-Tall slender tower from which the worshippers are called to prayer 5 times each day by muezzin.
-It is called as "manara" in Arabic, means lighthouse.
Minaret
Dome
Mihrab
Prayer Hall
-Semisphere structure that placed above the prayer hall.
-as a symbolic representation of vaults of heaven or the sky.
-an ornamental niche in the wall which marks the direction of Mecca (Qibla), towards which all muslims pray.
-a central area for worshippers to prayer, where no furnitures are needed and it's placed under the Dome.
-It is called as "musalla" in Arabic, means hall for prayer
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Public Hall
A multi-purpose hall to
allow all the worshipers to
have public uses,
educational purposes
and community
issues.
Community Hall
A place to allow all the
worshipers to have ritual
process like funeral and
wedding, association
activities and organization's
discussion.
Ablutiom Place
Worshipers will take bath and
clean themselves before start
praying in the mosque to show
the sincerity and high respect
to Allah.
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MOSQUE AS A HOUSE OF PRAYER
PRAYER
NO
FURNITURE
QIBLA
WALL
ISLAMIC
CALLIGRAPHY
ON WALL
ONLY FOR
PRAYER
PURPOSE
HYPOSTYLE
FORM
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to allow as many
worshipers as possible
to line the room
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represent the direction
of Kaaba
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symbolize unity
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direction of Muslim
pray during solat
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Muslim buried with their
head turned right
towards Qibla wall
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to assist worshippers in
focusing on the beauty
of Islam and its holiest
book, the Quran
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may not be used for
any purpose other
than worship
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roof held by a multitude
of columns
Headquarter
Relocation
Members
Construct
HALL
Mosque role in the society
collecting
zakat
wedding
ceremonies
Funeral managment
Iftar &Suhur program
Friday
Speech
Religiouse
Education
Mosques as
shelter
Providing
islamic books
The management office within the mosque helps in assisting the people to give their charity money to the needed people either locally or overseas
in the mosque praying hall and the garden of the mosque with its decorated coloumns and water fountains. the Akad Nikah - marrige contract - ceremoney takes place. with the help of the community shaikh/Qadi - a person who has both islamic teachings knowledge and islamic law
funeral management take place at the mosque for muslims. preparing the body for burial; washing the body and performing the funeral prayer for it must take place in the mosque
during ramadan, mosques takes the effort to put on iftar and Suhur for whom ever in need. in a response to help each other in performing their rituals more easily.
A weekly speech is held at the mosque prior to friday prayer. it includes moral lessons and stories which concentrate in enhancing muslim faith and way of life.
Due to the importance of religiouse teachings for muslims.In order to help the society earning good deeds and be better muslims, class such fiqh - islamic law- , Quraan and sunnah lessons in addition to arabic language classes.
Fullfilling the educational purpose of the mosque small library has been put for people to use. Thus, making the religiouse education process more convinient and reachable for every one.
During tragedies mosques open their doors and act as shelter for people in need. thus fullfilling both its spiritual and social purpose. As Prophet Mohammad said of muslim community, it must act as united as the human body is.
SPECIALITY ABOUT THE MOSQUE
HYPOSTYLE
OPEN SPACE
VENTILATION
SYMBOLIC
HIGHER SITE
- means "under columns" in
Ancient Greek.
-the columns act as supporting element for the roof of the mosque.
-is the main type of
mosque construction with the combination of arches and columns.
-the floor plan makes use of large open spaces for public access purpose which minimize the use of small private and enclosed room.
-the corridors are made connected to every spaces in the mosque.
-the largest open space in the mosque is the extended prayer hall and multi-purpose hall.
-the small openings on the top wall allows outside air to enter the mosque which provides natural ventilation to the mosque.
-No air-condittioning system is used for this mosque.
-the "Eight-pointed star" symbol acts as the main Islamic design of the mosque.
-it is for decorative purpose to show the beauty of Islamic design.
-it can be seen at every corner in the mosque
-the mosque is built at higher site it is because the muslims believe that they are closer to Heaven when they worship t their prayer.
MOSQUE AS A HOUSE OF EDUCATION
Mosques started to serve as education centre since the Sultanate of Malacca. At that time, the Islam religion was widely spread throughout the state. Malacca then became a place where the "ulama" gather. Those "ulama" were very well versed in Islamic Studies and play an essential role in delivering knowledge to the Sultans as well as the people.
NAME
PURPOSE
METHOD
OUTCOME
Known as Jami'a (Arabic word for university), which is derived from Jami' (mosque). It serves as a learning centre.
All Muslim are encouraged to seek for knowledge (Ilm) in order to get closer to God (Allah).
Students gather around a teacher to form a study circle known as "Halaqat al-Ilm" or "Halaqa", which is the basic format for learning.
Besides understanding al-Quran, students also get the chance to learn literature, philosophy, law, ethics and many other Islamic Studies.
Masjid Al-Amin role in the community
As any other mosque Masjid Al-Amin doesn't act as a house of worship only. Also it is considered as a community backbone for the muslims. The mosque house holds several activities to serve the community as follows:
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Marrige proccess ceremonies
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feasts during The holy month of Ramadan and on Hari Raya days
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plans lecture series inside and outside the mosque
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Quranic lessons for children
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zakat collection
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Funeral management.
 collecting zakatanalysis : A very simple way to fulfill the role, a separate office would be more professional way and would not affect the entrance appearance. |  Main prayer hallWhere Jumaat speech, wedding process ceremony, lectures and funeral prayers takes place. Analysis: A separated hall for wedding ceremonies would be more convenient so it doesn't disturb any class, lecture or prayer taking place. |  Class and reading areaQuranic classes for kids and book shelves of Quraan and Islamic books are provided with simple furniture for the purpose. Analysis: The open space provides a more relaxing atmosphere for studying, yet a separated room with studying furniture would allow for a better learning experience. |
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 Funeral preparation roomAnalysis : Located at the main entrance for easy access. |  Multipurpose open hallAt the front yard of the mosque and near the main car park, the wedding ceremonies and feasts of hari raya and Ramadan takes place. Analysis : very good establishment for the purpose but might suffer during rainy season. |  lectures scheduals and locations |
How Masjid Al-Amin Serves the community
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Masjid Al-Amin PGA Briged Tengah is
just located at around 4km away from UCSI North Wing and it required around7 minutes drive along the journey.
It is now a public mosques for all the
villagers in the village to undergoes allthe religious activities, community andeducational activities.
PLAN LAYOUT
PRAYER HALL
MIHRAB
PUBLIC
HALL
COMMUNITY
&
EDUCATIONAL
HALL
FUNERAL
ROOM
ABLUTION ROOM & TOILET
FEMALE'S
PRAYER
AREA
GROUND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
FEMALE'S PRAYER AREA
PRAYER HALL
PUBLIC HALL
SECTION VIEW
GROUND FLOOR
Ground floor consist of Public Hall, Main Prayer Hall, Community and Educational Hall, Funeral Processes Room, Ablution Room and Toilet.
Main Prayer Hall located at the center of the Mosque , it carry out the Solat Utama, which only the serious praying acitivities are allowed.
Public Hall located at the entrance, allow villager to have activities like collecting zakat (charity issue) and any celebrations.
Comity and Educational Hall used for community discussion and educational purpose, and discussion and classes can happening at this place. Ablution room and toilet provided for prayers to clean themselves before start praying activities.
MINARET
FIRST FLOOR
Female's prayer area located at the first floor. This is due to the islamic rules which saying that male and female are not allowed to pray together, that's why male prayer pray at the ground floor and female's prayer pray at first floor. They are separated from each other.
3D PERSPECTIVE VIEW
SITE & STARTING WORKS
HQ MOVING AWAY
Batalion Headquater move to a new camp at 1983.
SITE FOR MOSQUE
All the members of Markas Briged Batu 7 choose a high ground's site and wish to build a significant Mosque at that area.
BEGAN WORK
The construction work was began at end of 1995 and it took two years to complete the Mosque.
Cost
CONSTRUCTION COST
The construction work was cost around 2.4 million to build a significant Moqsue with all the detail islamic architecture elements.
RELOCATION
Markas Briged Tengah relocated from Jalan Tun Razak to Settlements of Markas Briged Batu 7, Cheras at 1981.
Submit
Launch
Religion
Community
Education
SUBMISSION
When the mosque was completed, it submitted to the Brigade on 28th May 1997.
BEGIN TO USE
The mosque was officially launched and begin to use on 26th June 1997.
RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES
Villagers and members of PGA carried out all the religious activities in this mosque.
COMMUNITY ISSUES
Communitiy issues like community services and political events were carried out in this mosque.
Education Centre
The mosque also played a role of education centre. Religious classes was having at here to teach the villagers islamic knowledge.
Costumes of Building a Mosque
Al-Amin Mosque
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Due to the religiouse importance of mosques several costumes need to take place before constructing the mosque and during the building process as well.
Those costumes are related to how to select a site for building a mosque and the interior design of the mosque.
AL-AMIN MOSQUE - SPACES FOR LEARNING
GROUND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
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CHARACTERISTICS
CIRCULATION
FACILITIES
SMALL
TABLES
BOOK
SHELVES
WHITE
BOARD
ISLAMIC
BOOKS
(KITAB)