Symbolism and Meaning in Old Masjid Architecture of Malay Archipelago: A Case Study of Masjid in Kerinci, Jambi, Indonesia-presentation

Masjid (mosque) plays a significant role in the life of a Muslim. Throughout history, the old masjids of the old cities and towns reflect the acculturation of Islamic faith with the local culture that embraced the religion. This paper demonstrates through experiential learning how acculturation of...

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Main Authors:	Abdul Rahim, Zaiton, Mohd Nawawi, Norwina, Denan, Zuraini, Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita, Abdullah, Fadzidah
Format:	Conference or Workshop Item
Language:	English English English
Published:	2019
Subjects:	GN Anthropology GT Manners and customs NA Architecture NA4590 Religious buildings Architectural components Islamic decoration
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spelling	iium-776382020-01-08T04:37:49Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/77638/ Symbolism and Meaning in Old Masjid Architecture of Malay Archipelago: A Case Study of Masjid in Kerinci, Jambi, Indonesia-presentation Abdul Rahim, Zaiton Mohd Nawawi, Norwina Denan, Zuraini Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita Abdullah, Fadzidah GN Anthropology GT Manners and customs NA Architecture NA4590 Religious buildings Architectural components Islamic decoration Masjid (mosque) plays a significant role in the life of a Muslim. Throughout history, the old masjids of the old cities and towns reflect the acculturation of Islamic faith with the local culture that embraced the religion. This paper demonstrates through experiential learning how acculturation of Islamic faith and culture of the people in the Malay Archipelago gives symbolic meanings to the masjid architecture and enhances the spatial as well as the spiritual experience of the people. The old masjid in the Kerinchi region of Sumatra, Indonesia, was selected as the case studies. In the process of the research, important aspects of the religion and culture were encoded, presented and communicated in the form of architectural features of the masjid, giving meanings and heightened the spiritual experience of the users. The symbolic meanings made through architectural manifestation, in physical form, both structural and non-structural components of the masjid, enriches and gives a distinctive and unique character to the masjid architecture. The symbolic meanings in the old masjid architecture of Kerinci are simplified abstractions to manifest the worldview of the local people based on the spirit of Islam. The paper concluded that incorporating symbolism that does not impede Islamic teachings or the shariah in designing a masjid can enhance and even exalted the religious spirit of users while providing distinct character to the masjid. Old masjids are the best example of how architecture can play a significant role is not only as a focal congregational space for the daily worshippers but can also enhance their spiritual experiences. In the same process, the physical masjid naturally creates an identity to the place -charmingly. 2019-08-26 Conference or Workshop Item PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/77638/1/Main_Program_232019-08-23-04-53-41pm.82019-08-23-04-53-41pm.20192019-08-23-04-53-41pm.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/77638/2/IMG_0025.HEIC application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/77638/3/Symbolism%20and%20meaning%20in%20Old%20Masjid%20Architecture%20-ISLAH2019.pdf Abdul Rahim, Zaiton and Mohd Nawawi, Norwina and Denan, Zuraini and Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita and Abdullah, Fadzidah (2019) Symbolism and Meaning in Old Masjid Architecture of Malay Archipelago: A Case Study of Masjid in Kerinci, Jambi, Indonesia-presentation. In: 2nd International Conference on Islamic Architectural Heritage, 26th - 28th August 2019, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University Istanbul, Turkey. (Unpublished)
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spellingShingle	GN Anthropology GT Manners and customs NA Architecture NA4590 Religious buildings Architectural components Islamic decoration Abdul Rahim, Zaiton Mohd Nawawi, Norwina Denan, Zuraini Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita Abdullah, Fadzidah Symbolism and Meaning in Old Masjid Architecture of Malay Archipelago: A Case Study of Masjid in Kerinci, Jambi, Indonesia-presentation
description	Masjid (mosque) plays a significant role in the life of a Muslim. Throughout history, the old masjids of the old cities and towns reflect the acculturation of Islamic faith with the local culture that embraced the religion. This paper demonstrates through experiential learning how acculturation of Islamic faith and culture of the people in the Malay Archipelago gives symbolic meanings to the masjid architecture and enhances the spatial as well as the spiritual experience of the people. The old masjid in the Kerinchi region of Sumatra, Indonesia, was selected as the case studies. In the process of the research, important aspects of the religion and culture were encoded, presented and communicated in the form of architectural features of the masjid, giving meanings and heightened the spiritual experience of the users. The symbolic meanings made through architectural manifestation, in physical form, both structural and non-structural components of the masjid, enriches and gives a distinctive and unique character to the masjid architecture. The symbolic meanings in the old masjid architecture of Kerinci are simplified abstractions to manifest the worldview of the local people based on the spirit of Islam. The paper concluded that incorporating symbolism that does not impede Islamic teachings or the shariah in designing a masjid can enhance and even exalted the religious spirit of users while providing distinct character to the masjid. Old masjids are the best example of how architecture can play a significant role is not only as a focal congregational space for the daily worshippers but can also enhance their spiritual experiences. In the same process, the physical masjid naturally creates an identity to the place -charmingly.
format	Conference or Workshop Item
author	Abdul Rahim, Zaiton Mohd Nawawi, Norwina Denan, Zuraini Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita Abdullah, Fadzidah
author_facet	Abdul Rahim, Zaiton Mohd Nawawi, Norwina Denan, Zuraini Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita Abdullah, Fadzidah
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title	Symbolism and Meaning in Old Masjid Architecture of Malay Archipelago: A Case Study of Masjid in Kerinci, Jambi, Indonesia-presentation
title_short	Symbolism and Meaning in Old Masjid Architecture of Malay Archipelago: A Case Study of Masjid in Kerinci, Jambi, Indonesia-presentation
title_full	Symbolism and Meaning in Old Masjid Architecture of Malay Archipelago: A Case Study of Masjid in Kerinci, Jambi, Indonesia-presentation
title_fullStr	Symbolism and Meaning in Old Masjid Architecture of Malay Archipelago: A Case Study of Masjid in Kerinci, Jambi, Indonesia-presentation
title_full_unstemmed	Symbolism and Meaning in Old Masjid Architecture of Malay Archipelago: A Case Study of Masjid in Kerinci, Jambi, Indonesia-presentation
title_sort	symbolism and meaning in old masjid architecture of malay archipelago: a case study of masjid in kerinci, jambi, indonesia-presentation
publishDate	2019
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Symbolism and Meaning in Old Masjid Architecture of Malay Archipelago: A Case Study of Masjid in Kerinci, Jambi, Indonesia-presentation

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