The Architecture of The Prophet's Holy Mosque Al Madinah.

Isma'il, Muhammad Kamal & Salma Samar Damluji.

ISBN 10: 1874371334 / ISBN 13: 9781874371335

Published by Hazar Publishing Limited, London, 1998

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328 pp., colour frontispiece portrait, profusely illustrated in colour photographs, plans, figures, notes, biblio, glossary, index. Copy in mint condition. NEW. The Prophet?s mosque, al Masjid al-Nabawi, in al Madinah, was the first formal mosque built during the course of the establishment of Islam. As a result of the latest expansion and renewal carried out in the 1980?s it became the largest mosque in the world. The book not only covers the historical significance of the building and the surrounding city, but also documents the new extension for the first time. 67 original architectural drawings show floor plans, details, and elevations of all the facades, minarets and windows. 123 specially commissioned photos show the courts, sliding domes, roofs, entrances, shading umbrellas, arcades, aisles, cladding and ornamentation, screens, doors and flooring. The Preface describes the role played by King Fahd bin Abdul Aziz al Saud. Lead author Dr Muhammad Kamal Ismail was design consultant to the project. Editor Dr Salma Damluji is an architect, academic, and specialist in Arab and Islamic architecture. A companion volume was prepared for the Great Mosque at Mecca. # 8646. Seller Inventory # 000822

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Title: The Architecture of The Prophet's Holy ...

Publisher: Hazar Publishing Limited, London

Publication Date: 1998

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: As New

Dust Jacket Condition: As New

Edition: First Edition

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Synopsis:

The Prophet's venerable Mosque, al Masjid al Nabawi al Sharif in al Madinah was the first formal mosque built during the course of the establishment of Islam. Its importance thus lies in its being a point of reference for the foundation not only of Islam, but also of Islamic architecture. As a result of the latest expansion it is also the largest mosque in the world, capable of holding one million worshippers. Drawing mainly on Arabic sources, this book documents the historical significance of the building and the surrounding city. It moves on to cover the New Extension, illustrating its concept and design, the renovation of the existing mosque and a re-evaluation of nearby areas of the city. A range of illustrations shows the integration of modern technology and materials with traditional features, as well as the achievements of Islamic civilization from the work of the old master-craftsmen to the technical experts of today.