Architectural study of reported mosques in D.12 Islamabad

Abstract

Islam is an easy and perfect religion. It is based on truth and its followers have a strong belief that there is only one God (Allah). As Allah has proved his unity in Quran: “Say you; He is Allah, the one. Allah, the Independent, Carefree. He begot none’ nor was He begotten. And nor anyone is equal to him”. (Surah Ikhlas) Mosque belongs to Muslims and is used to observe the ritual of prayers five times a day. Basically Islamic art and architecture is sacred art for Muslims that represent Muslims as a different nation. They need a special place to offer prayer. So mosque is a suitable place for this purpose. But then the question is: what is a Mosque? Simply, it is a wall structure builds towards the Qiblah, namely the Kabah. It is the central point or the main place for all the Muslims to offer prayers