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Thursday, December 6, 2012
Mecca and Medina: The World's Most Beautiful Travel For Muslim Ummah.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Europe's Largest Mosque
According to Roman tradition, the early history of Rome found the twins Romulus and Remus in 753 BC. Archaeological evidence shows, Rome grew and evolved from the life of the diocese nuanced. The city was once the capital of the Roman Empire, Roman Republic and Roman Empire. The city of more than 2,500 years old is now the capital of the Republic of Italy where the Italian government is located.
In this city, under the foothills of Parioli, a mosque stands. Mosque of Rome, thus the name of the mosque, the largest mosque in all of Europe. Standing on a land area of 30,000 m2, the mosque by architect Paolo Portoghesi, Vittorio Gigliotti, and Sami Mousawi built in 1984. The mosque is located in the area of the Islamic Cultural Center in Rome. The existence of the largest mosque in Europe was started in 1972. In that year of development initiatives already sticking out of Rome Mosque.
RomaDi Mosque in 1972, officially the Italian Islamic Cultural Center was formed. But the actual embryo Islamic Cultural Center in Italy that has existed since 1966. The goal not only serve the Muslim community in Italy, but also a bridge to the creation of dialogue between Islam and the West.
The mosque which finished construction in 1995 it could accommodate to 40,000 people. The main hall was modeled on the model mosque mosque of Islamic architecture with a blend of classical Roman style. Worship space with a rectangular courtyard outside plus a water fountain in the middle. This space can accommodate about 2,500 people. The mosque is equipped among others with the library area of 4,000 m2, conference rooms, and the Arabic language education center.
Behind the mosque two-lane stretch so as to produce a background of horizontal shape of the mosque with mountain Parioli. Two lines were also accommodate the curved shape of the mosque. About 100 Roman pine trees also adorn the park is open at this mosque complex.
Mosque RomaEfek lighting is also a detailed note Portoghesi. Lighting at 16 dome on the mosque was filtered by the media window to reflect light. Portoghesi make the concept of lighting on the mosque to express the universal relationship between God and man. Lighting the mosque was made through the refraction of light and light shines directly into the mosque.
Within this structure is also seen as the hallmark of Islamic arches cross each other, the pillars of the forest describe Maghreb and from the concentric circles that describe the cosmology of the seven heavens. In essence, the great mosque which largely financed by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is so magnificent.
Portoghesi RomaPaolo Mosque, the main architect, born in 1931. He graduated from the University of Rome in 1957. Start 1968 to 1976 he became professor of History of Architecture in Polithecnic of Milan.
Islam is a fairly large religious community in Italy. They come from all over the world with language and social status that is different. Currently there are 800,000 Muslims in Italy. Forty thousand of them Italian nationals. Most followers of Islam consists of immigrants who arrive in the next 20 years. They come from Morocco, Albania, Tunisia, Senegal, Egypt, Algeria, and North African countries and the Middle East.
In addition to Rome, another large mosque - though not for the Mosque of Rome - there are at Catania and Milan. While 200 other small mosques scattered in Piemonte, Lombardia, Emilia Romagna, and Veneto.
source : liburan.info
Blue Mosque in Russia...
Indeed, the relationship between this mosque with the former first president of Indonesia, Sukarno, could not be separated. In communist countries the Soviet Union, Sukarno name very well known. Not only are considered as friends in the Cold War against the West axis, but also as president of the Muslim who gives 'blessing' for most Muslims in this country red bear.
According to Ja'far Nasibullah, one day in 1955, Sukarno's visit to St Petersburg who was then still called Leningrad. He come and enjoy this beautiful town with her little daughter named Megawati Sukarnoputri.
From inside the car, Sukarno caught a glimpse of a building that is unique and second to none. The driver asked to turn the bow to see the building. However, the driver did not comply with a request that the number one Indonesia. There is no command to play let alone stop.
RusiaPada Blue Mosque in those days, under communist rule there was virtually no discussion of power and opportunity given to a driver. From talks with several parties, Sukarno finally know that the building is a mosque which was used as a warehouse.
In a meeting with local officials, the President cast the demand for the next day arranged a visit to the mosque he had seen. But the rules of protocol is not possible because the event has been arranged very densely.
After two days enjoying the beauty of the city of St. Petersburg who was then still called Leningrad, Sukarno flew to Moscow to conduct high level talks to discuss future bilateral cooperation and various key positions in the Cold War that continues to soar. In a talk in the Kremlin palace had a chance to spread the news of a unique conversation between the two leaders.
How a visit to Leningrad''Mr. President. Sure is fun, is not it?,''Asked the Russian leader. Unexpected Sukarno gave a surprising answer. ''I think I've never been to Leningrad,''said Sukarno.
''Recalled Mr. President indeed clever. There is what is wrong with Leningrad. Not that yesterday's two-day walk with his daughter there.''
''Yes. We had been there, but we're not there yet.''
''Why?''
''Because we have never given the opportunity to visit the building called the blue mosque.''
Blue Mosque in RusiaKunjungan Sukarno to Russia went smoothly and as if there never was anything that related to religion or the mosque.
Sukarno was also not much talk anymore about the mosque had ever seen in the most beautiful cities in the Soviet Union.
Even so, secretly many Muslims put an ear on events experienced by the guests of honor from Indonesia.
A week after the visit ended. A good news came from the center of power, the Kremlin in Moscow. A local government officials reported that only one mosque in Leningrad who had become warehouses Bolshevic post-revolution can be opened again for worship of Muslims, without any conditions. The messenger also does not give a reason why shred it all can happen.
Blue Mosque in Islam in St. Petersburg Rusia''Umat familiar with President Sukarno. We are very grateful to the late Sukarno. We will remember his services, 'said the mufti of Ja'far Nasibullah. Without Sukarno, he said maybe this beautiful mosque was destroyed as a mosque and another church.
Until now, the mosque was founded in the year 1910-1921 it still stands majestically. Two 48 meter-tall tower soaring while the dome is clad in blue tiles is very handsome with a height of 39 meters. Places of worship of Muslims who diarsiteki by two people named Christian, and Alexander Von Googen Vaslilier is indeed similar to a mosque at Samarkand, Central Asia.
Although the dome could be destroyed in the 1980s, but thanks to the kindness of some leaders of the communist era, the Soviet Union and loan Orthodox religious person, then during the 18-year renovation has restored grandeur of the temple in the north earth.
''As a Muslim, I must be honest and say thanks not only to Muslims who continues to prosper this mosque. But also to the government in the communist period, the government now as well as the donors of different religions. May Allah SWT give in return for their kindness,''said Jafar.
The old Mercedes I immediately starter after shaking hands several times with the Mufti. A warm embrace and kisses of sincere impressive he had met a 'Soekarno' small. I also gained so stunned, unable to sleep and was always asking, 'What contribution can I give to the Muslims of Russia in this period of openness. "
source : liburan.info
Saturday, May 7, 2011
TAJ MAHAL India
Tāj Mahal (bahasa Urdu: تاج محل, Hindi: ताज महल) adalah sebuah monumen yang terletak di Agra, India. Dibangun atas keinginan Kaisar Mughal Shāh Jahān, anak Jahangir, sebagai sebuah musoleum untuk istri Persianya, Arjumand Banu Begum, juga dikenal sebagai Mumtaz-ul-Zamani atau Mumtaz Mahal. Pembangunannya menghabiskan waktu 23 tahun (1630-1653) dan merupakan sebuah adi karya dari arsitektur Mughal.
Di sebuah kota bernama Agra yang terletak di kawasan utara India Uttar Pradesh, berdiri sebuah gedung indah. Sekilas gedung ini mirip sebuah masjid. Tapi, sebenarnya ini adalah sebuah makam. Namanya, Taj Mahal. Selama berabad-abad, bangunan ini menjadi inspirasi banyak orang karena keindahannya. Boleh dibilang, Taj Mahal ini merupakan kreasi arsitektur paling indah di dunia.
Banyak orang yang berbondong-bondong mendatang bangunan yang terletak di tepi Sungai Yamuna ini untuk mengaguminya. Mereka kagum dengan keindahan bentuknya. Mereka juga kagum dengan kisah mengharukan yang ada di balik berdirinya Taj Mahal.
Tahu nggak? Taj Mahal adalah tanda cinta seorang pangeran untuk istrinya tercinta. Duh, romantis banget nggak sih? Ceritanya, Taj Mahal itu dibangun untuk mengenang Arjumand Bano Begum, istri pangeran. Arjumand menikah dengan putra ketiga Raja Jahangir, Pangeran Khurram, ketika berusia 21 tahun. Spanjang perkawinan itu, sang istri setia mendampingi suaminya di istana mereka yang mewah di Agra dan di tenda saat perang.
Pada 1628 Khurram menjadi raja setelah terjadi pertumpahan darah. Namanya pun berubah menjadi Shahjahan yang berarti sang raja dunia. Untuk sang istri, Shahjahan memberikan predikat tertinggi. Istrinya menjadi Mumtaz Mahal. Sayangnya, Mumtaz Mahal tidak ditakdirkan lama menjadi ratu.
Sekitar 1631 Shahjahan mengadakan ekspedisi ke wilayah selatan dan, seperti biasa. Mumtaz Mahal menemaninya. Namun, dia meninggal ketika melahirkan anak ke-14 Shahjahan. Ketika Mumtaz Mahal meninggal, umurnya baru 39 tahun.
Untuk mengenang kepergian sang istri, Shahjahan memutuskan mendirikan makam indah yang terbuat dari marmer asli. Bangunan ini didirikan di pinggir sebuah sungai agar tidak tertutupi dengan bangunan lainnya. Bangunan yang akan terus dikenang dunia.
Untuk membangun makam besar (atau lebih sering disebut musoleum) ini, butuh waktu selama 17 tahun dan mengerahkan 20 ribu pekerja. Mereka yang bekerja adalah para ahli seperti arsitek, pemahat, ahli kaligrafi, dan tukang batu dari seluruh India, Persia, dan Turki. Bangunan Taj Mahal yang tingginya mencapai 60 meter ini berlapis emas, perak, bahkan berlian. Setelah selesai, tempat ini juga menjadi peristirahatan terakhir sang raja. Inilah Taj Mahal yang indah dan 'mahal'.
source : indotoplist.com
Hagia Sophia Istanbul, Turkey
Hagia Sophia (Greek: Άγια Σοφία, "Holy Wisdom"), Sancta Sophia in Latin or Aya Sofya in Turkish, is a former church building (basilica) and the mosque, now a museum in Istanbul. Because it has two functions, namely as mosques and churches, in this museum can be found in two symbols for Christians and Muslims
The period of the Byzantine Empire
Until 1453, the Hagia Sophia cathedral is the church (basilica) Byzantines built by Constantius, son of Constantine the Great. The Church is frequently hit by earthquakes has risen and fallen, although the dome-shaped building is made. On 7 May 558, during Emperor Justinian, the eastern dome collapsed after an earthquake hit. October 26, 986, during the reign of Emperor Basil II (958-1025, again affected by the earthquake.
At last major renovation done in order not affected by the earthquake at the beginning of the 14th century. The specialty of this building is situated on a large dome shape and height. Size tenghnya 30 m. Fundamennya high and 54 m. The interior was decorated with mosaics and frescoes, its pillars are made of colored marble, and walls adorned with carvings.
Ottoman Period
When Sultan Mehmed II conquered Constantinople on Tuesday, May 27, 1453 and entered the city, Mehmed II, dismounted and prostrated himself thanks to God, then go to the Church of Hagia Sophia and ordered to change into a mosque known as the Aya Sofia. Jum'atnya directly converted into mosques for Friday prayers.
Various modifications to the building to be done to fit the pattern and style of mosque building. At the time of Mehmed II (1444-1446 and 1451-1481) built the tower in the south. Selim II (1566-1574) to build 2 towers and convert part of the building is characterized by the church. Including changing the sign of the cross on display at the top of the dome with crescent ornaments.
So for nearly 500 years the Hagia Sophia to function as a mosque. Statues, crosses, and his paintings had been removed or covered with paint.
The period of 'Modern'
In 1937, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk changed the status of Hagia Sophia into a museum. Begin the project "Demolition Hagia Sophia." Some parts of the walls and ceilings scraped off the paint-paint calligraphy until rediscovered paintings of sacred Christian.
Since then, the Aya Sofya mosque as one of the famous tourist attraction by the Turkish government in Istanbul. Historical value covered the beautiful Byzantine architecture style charm.
The letters in the Hagia Sophia Mosque
Here the letters on display that shows the greatness caliphs Ottoman caliphate in the guarantee, protect, and prosperity of its citizens or foreigners indiscriminately asylum seekers. The oldest is the letter given land certificates in 1519 to Jewish refugees who fled from the cruel Spanish Inquisition after the fall of Islamic rule in al-Andalus.
Then a letter of thanks from the Government of the United States for food aid sent there caliph who was hit by famine (post war with England) the 18th century. Then a letter of guarantee protection to the King of Sweden who expelled the Russians and exiles danced to the caliph on 7 Agustus1709.
Letter dated 13 Robi'ul End 1282 H (5 September1865) who gave permission and fees to the 30 families who emigrated to Greece Rusianamun back to the caliphate, because in Russia they were just miserable. What is the latest duty-free regulations luggage Russian people who seek exile to the region after the Bolshevik Revolution caliphate of 25 Desember1920 M.
Here on display about 100 samples of the amazing letters, both addressed and issued to the caliph. Unfortunately, guests will find is proof that if all of that though is testament to the greatness of the Turks had not emanated from the belief, shari'ah and the Islamic Caliphate system Daula.
source : indotoplist.com
KREMLIN Moskwa Rusia
The Kremlin is a historic fortress in central Moscow was built of brick in the 15th century. The length of the wall more than 2 km, height up to 19 m, width 3.5 to 6.5 m, the extent of 27.5 ha. The Kremlin has 20 towers. The most famous of them is Spasskaya Tower (height 67.3 m) in diameter at 6 m. In the Kremlin there is the old relics like the churches with the tsar's burial-place of the Russian tsar. Here also there are weapons in the hall where there are a variety of heritage items including horse-drawn carriage, crown, clothes, jewelry and weapons belonging to the tsar.
Kremlin, Moscow, not just the central Russian government. Nor is it merely a complex that surrounded the castle and towers on the end there were stars with the dominance of red and green. The Kremlin is also a place to learn and enjoy the wealth of history, culture, religion, architecture, and Russian art.
From the outside, often times the existing buildings in the Kremlin do not appear attractive. But, try to get into, splendor and beauty of previously unimaginable will make us chuckle dazzled and amazed.
In late May, during the occasional summer with rain, the group reporter Asia, Australia, and Dubai to enjoy the charm of Moscow together with Singapore Airlines. Since a few months ago, Singapore Airlines to open flights from Jakarta to Singapore-Moscow via Dubai.
For centuries, the Kremlin became the witness of many famous and tragic events in Russian history. The weapons the enemy tried to tear down the walls of the Kremlin who solid. Celebrations and successive rebellions occurred in the vicinity of the Kremlin. However, the Kremlin is now still standing strong and the main attraction of Moscow.
Now the Kremlin, Moscow, is one of the largest museums in the world. The signs of the greatness of the Russian state, the pictures are incredibly beautiful, Russian property czar, to the stunning cathedral can be seen here. Kesohoran Kremlin was combined with the Red Square is now entered as a cultural heritage protected by UNESCO, one of the agencies of the United Nations.
In the usual map given to tourists, the Kremlin is so conspicuous location. Kremlin complex which is almost like the shape of a triangle with 20 towers have various cathedrals, museums, to the beautiful palaces. Outside the castle, there is Red Square in the center of attention at Saint Basil's Cathedral which has a brightly colored domes, Lenin's Tomb, GUM shopping center, and the Museum of History that the building is red.
Moscow is the capital of the Russian empire under Ivan the Great in the 15th century. Moscow lost its status as the capital when Peter the Great moved to Saint Petersburg in 1721. Nevertheless, Moscow still continued as a center of culture and industry.
Greatness of Moscow as the seat of government of the Soviet Union back in 1918, in Lenin's government. Some places in the Kremlin is open to the public and visited by many tourists. Because the Kremlin is also a center of government, sometimes the places tourists was closed to the public without prior notice. "To come here was better in groups arranged by travel agents. Many times tourists disappointed because it was coming but could not enter," said Irine Alexandrova, our tour guide.
Places frequented by, among others, the Armory Museum is the oldest museum in Russia. Collection-collection is so amazing, such as jewelry, weapons, wealth and property empire. Formerly Armory is a room that was built in the days of Tsar Nicholas I in 1840 to save the Kremlin's growing collection, consisting of jewelry, embroidered clothing, robes of state / official, weapons, items of mail, and a statue or picture saint.
Unfortunately in this museum visitors are not allowed to take pictures. In fact, the collection-collection of beautiful and charming attractive to be photographed. There are collections of garments, crown, throne, and train Russian from the Middle Ages until the 20th century. Collections enough attention is the eggs with a variety of sizes and encrusted with beautiful stones that are traditionally exchanged at Easter between tsar and tsarita every year.
Cathedral in the Kremlin also pity to miss. From the outside it looked interesting, only buildings with white paint on top of the dome as the dome of the mosque there are golden in color. But go to the cathedral, the entire wall covered with beautiful paintings. Really charming. Unfortunately once again visitors are not allowed to take pictures.
Another collection that is here is that a cannon cannon Emperor's oldest and largest in the world. Then there's the bell that is placed on the floor of the Emperor which partially broken. Guides usually advise visitors to touch this bell and praying because the bell is considered to be able to give good luck.
Grief behind beauty
Visiting Moscow in the summer, when the long day because the sun was completely submerged at 22.00, a good time to enjoy the rich history, culture, and other popular places in Moscow. At least for the Kremlin and Red Square and pulled it wide.
Red Square with a length of 695 meters and 130 meters wide was popular as a military parade and other celebrations. The word "red" instead of some stronghold of the dominant red or communist symbol. But the "red" in Russian language also refers to the meaning of beautiful.
Each building in Red Square has its own legend. Here there are graves of Lenin, right in front of the fortress of the Kremlin, Saint Basil's Cathedral is famous for its beauty, GUM shopping center, and the Museum of History.
Body of Soviet leader Vladimir Lenin's embalmed can be seen in public since his death in 1924. On the day Lenin died, the Government of the Soviet Union received 10,000 telegrams from all over Russia, who asked that Lenin's body could be seen the next generation. Each of January 21, this cemetery was visited a lot of people who send flowers. Next to Lenin's body there is also a body of Joseph Stalin, who died on December 31, 1953.
A striking beauty of Red Square is the Cathedral of Saint Basil. The towers of this cathedral has unique characteristics with attractive colors.
However, behind the beauty of the cathedral that was built when Ivan the Terrible to power in the 15th century saved the story of grief. The architect, Postnik Yakovlev, accidentally blinded on the orders of Ivan to prevent him build a more beautiful cathedral of Saint Basil. The cathedral was built to commemorate Ivan the Terrible success against the Tartars in Mongolia at the 1552 siege of the city of Kazan.
Cathedral which consists of nine chapels with the uniqueness of each symbol was designed based on strong beliefs, and are intended to provide a snapshot of the New Jerusalem, the Kingdom of Heaven which is described in the Book of Revelation.
The beauty of Saint Basil is also never tempted the heart of Napoleon. He insisted on going to move this to the Paris cathedral, but there is no adequate technology. Napoleon ordered that the cathedral was destroyed with gunpowder to blow up, but suddenly rain. The destruction was total failure.
In the communist period under the Bolshevik regime, the cathedral was closed and church leaders were killed. Furthermore, in the reign of Stalin, his close friend, Lazar Kaganovich, who was the Director of Planning Reconstruction Red Square, suggested that the cathedral was demolished.
The goal that the vast Red Square as well as facilitate the movement of public parades and vehicle movement in the field.
Luckily Stalin rejected the idea. The rejection was thanks to the courage and observers of Russian culture architect, P Baranovsky. When ordered to tear down the church, he refused and threatened to cut her throat.
Then he sent a telegram at length about his refusal that. Stalin eventually undo the destruction and as his wages, Baranovsky was awarded five years imprisonment.
Another beautiful Cathedral outside the Kremlin is the Cathedral of the Savior Jesus. Large dome of luminous yellow and structure of the new building of the cathedral seen in all of central Moscow and is the largest church in Russia. The original church was built Konstantin Ton in 1839-1881 to commemorate the Russian victory against Napoleon. In 1933 the church was destroyed on the orders of Stalin.
Orthodox Cathedral in all the walls are filled with religious paintings of saints to be rebuilt in the 1990s. In this church, visitors can see the symbol of Russia's spiritual revival after the Communists ruled.
When tired of walking around the Kremlin, many tourists are boating on the river Moscow. With down this river, we still can see the landmarks identified with the Kremlin in Moscow. In the middle of the river there is also a statue of Peter the Great. With the cost of 250 rubles for adults and 150 rubles for children, for one hour visitors enjoy the beauty of Moscow, including through Gorky Park.