The Burj Al Arab : The Tower Of The Arabs

The “Dome of the Rock” is a true testament to Islamic art. From interior to exterior, it exemplifies Islam’s view of itself. Within the dome, mosaic friezes encompass the earliest written text of the Qur’an. The glass mosaics represent the gardens of Paradise and trophies of Muslim victories, which illustrate vine scrolls and trees in the use of turquoise, blue, and green. The octagonal arrangement is enclosed by two concentric ambulatories. The upper portion of the external dome was also covered in glass mosaics. Above all, the true external focal point is the light that falls on the beloved rock, symbolizing the passage of Muhammad to the heavens.

In the ancient world, idea of god was ever-changing and was different depending on the religion. For the Muslims, there was a sacred text called The Five Pillars of Islam that guided them through their religion to form a stronger relationship with god. The religious duties gave the Islamic disciples a unique quality and faith. Although the pillars belonged to the Muslims, many of the views were parallel to those of Judaism, which it emerged from. The beliefs within the Five Pillars of Islam were similar to the beliefs in Judaism in the aspects of faith, fasting, and pilgrimage.

I had the privilege to conduct field research at the Abu Bakr Masjid, also known as the Islamic Center of San Diego on Friday, October 9, 2015. I attended both salat al-Maghrib and a lecture given by Imam Sh. Taha Hassane. Salat al-Maghrib is the “West sun” prayer which takes place five minutes after sunset. Salat al-Maghrib started around 6:37 p.m. Imam Taha Hassane’s lecture started at 7:00 p.m. and ended at 8:01 p.m. before the last prayer of the day: salat al-‘Isha’a. Imam Taha Hassane was already waiting for me outside of the mosque. The first matter he explained was that it was considered proper to enter the masjid (mosque) with my right foot first and exit with my left foot first. Furthermore, I was also explained that in order to enter the prayer hall, I needed to be in a state of ritual purity. This purification consists of ablutions, called wudu’, which involve the washing of the feet, hands, head and face. Once I completed the ablutions, Imam Taha Hassane instructed me to take off my shoes in the designated cabinets in the hallway. This is primarily done to ensure that no outside dirt would violate the sacred space. At Abu Bakr Masjid, like in many other mosques around the Muslim world, genders are separated—men pray in the main prayer hall while women pray upstairs in a separate prayer room. When I asked why, Imam Taha simply explained that it was a matter of modesty and concentration.

The Arab empire had a better trade than the byzantine empire. I think they had a better trade because they spread out their religion.Another reason they spread out is they had more resources.

At the Las Angeles airport, you can see Theme Building built in 1961 by architects William Pereira and Charles Luckman, the intended design, was that it was going to be the main ticketing area for the airport, with its 135 foot supporting steel arches. the building use to have a restaurant in it called Encounter, but has been closed and now the observation deck is the only thing that remains

Literature helps us remember the past and honor the victims of the Holocaust in many contrasting ways. “The Grand Mosque of Paris”, an explanatory text by Karen Ruelle, “A Great Adventure in the Shadow of a War” , a reflective essay by Mary Helen Dirkx, “ The Diary of a Young Girl”, a diary excerpt by Anne Frank, “The Diary of Anne Frank”, an autobiography by Anne Frank, the “Acceptance Speech for the Nobel Peace Prize”, a speech by Elie Wiesel, and “Maus”, a graphic novel by Art Spiegelman all present the past in different ways to help us honor the victims of the Holocaust.

In "Araby" the main character has a crush on Mangan's sister. He wants to talk to her so bad but when he tries he gets scared and walks right past her. The first time he ever spoke to her was at the fence. I personally believe the fence is one example of God’s signs to realize that she is turning him away from God and he needs to protect his heart.

Though architecture is something that we see and observe daily, to truly get to know a building we must observe it from all angles and view every detail to understand its beauty and the purpose of why it was created. Many unique buildings have been constructed all over the world, however, the most unique structures and its bold design will catch the eye of bystanders more often, such as The Dome of the Rock. This building, which is located in Jerusalem, caught the eye of many people due the huge golden dome structure that sits on top of the building and the decorative colors and tiles that surround the building. The historical significance of this building is upheld by the religion of its local people, the location site of the building, along with the structure and the design of the building itself.

Religious rituals hold a very sacred place in the hearts of believers, being able to witness one from an outsider perspective is something that is truly eye opening. Personally, following our unit in class, I had a desire to witness at least one practice associated with the Muslim religion. The Nueces Mosque was perfect for this purpose because of its proximity but is mostly dominated by a younger demographic. I reached out to the president of the mosque, Ammarah Tariq, who very graciously welcomed me to join them for their Friday ritual prayer service, Jumu’ah. Members of the community noticed I was clearly an outsider and did not hesitate to greet me and explain to me procedures to adhere to such as removing my shoes. Following the removal

Next, my mother told me this mosque is the biggest one, and the second religious buildings, also it has the tallest minaret in the world. This mosque has a roof made of light steel, and decorated with cedar wood which opens in 3 minutes for bringing fresh air during the summer. Also, this mosque has many chandeliers made in crystal. The location of this mosque is right by the sea overlooking the Atlantic ocean,

The two Islamic structures are the Dome of the rock and alhambra. It is likely that both structures were built for the same purpose. The Dome of the Rock has no distinct known purpose that modern investigators have discovered but it was likely to have been built with the purpose of impressing the region with the power and the emergence of Islamic control. alhambra was built as a palace complex to house the leaders of Granada and into likely establish the dynasty of the Nasrid. Although built to show the historic power of the time, these buildings continue to represent the emergence and development of the Islamic culture through representation of powerand aesthetic beauty.

Both Egypt and Baghdad seem to be going through the same problems but under different circumstances. War has affected them both but one more so than the other. Hawass was trying to garner a lot of attention to Egypt's museums and excavations, and seemed to be doing a pretty good job until the protests. I believe Hawass cared more about the fame and power than the artifacts, but he did help bring more pride to Egypt. He made people care about Egypt's past and got people to go to museums and tour historical monuments. He definitely brought money into Egypt, but now that he's gone, I wonder if the SCA will recover. Whoever is finally in charge will sure have big shoes to fill. They can't move forward until the government figures out what it will

Enter the world of elegant structures as students explore basic architectural elements around the globe. In order to understand the basics of design, this camp takes students through the history of architecture as an integral success of societies. From Greek temples to Egyptian pyramids, study the famous structural finesse and long lasting qualities of the world’s most important formations. By studying architectural terminology as new concepts are introduced, students also work to reinforce their technical vocabulary skills. In BrickLAB Famous Architecture Around the World, learn about why architecture continues to grow and develop, not only as a science but as an art-form with this unique exploration of construction engineering!

The Hagia Sophia church and the Suleymaniye mosque are separated by a thousand years but are tied together eternally. One representing the achievement of the Christian-Byzantine empire and the other representing the ability of the Islamic-Ottoman empire and its architect Sinan. Two empires that had very little in common other than their architecture and region. In earlier history the Dome of the Rock represented the Islamic empire's attempt to rival the newly defeated Byzantine empire and its architectural achievements such as the Holy Sepulchre. As history often repeats itself, with similar political motives the Suleymaniye mosque became the Ottoman's answer to the

The Taj Mahal is a prime example of India’s rich culture. A mix of Indian, Persian and Islamic characteristics, the two decade long project is a renowned “Wonder of the World” that boasts an emotional and romantic history; it was built by Emperor Shah Jahan of the Mughal era in a splendid tribute to his deceased wife. To this day, the Taj Mahal continues to be a famous landmark and cherished piece of Indian art.