The minaret : a reassessment of architectural function and religious value, in light of modern technology
Other Title(s)
المئذنة : إعادة تقييم للوظيفة المعمارية و القيمة الدينية، في ضوء التكنولوجيا العصرية
Author
Source
Journal of Engineering Sciences
Issue
Vol. 48, Issue 3 (31 May. 2020), pp.406-420, 15 p.
Publisher
Assiut University Faculty of Engineering
Publication Date
2020-05-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
15
Main Subjects
Engineering & Technology Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Topics
Abstract EN
This essay seeks to provide a theoretical discussion of the normative and juristic position with respect to building and using minarets in contemporary mosques.
It provides arguments dealing with its function and purpose and the way mu'adhen should relate to it in light of current loudspeaker technology.
The essay investigates relevant religious scripture and authoritative scholarly textbooks on the subject matter, in attempt to deduce the proper rulings of 'Fiqh' on basic issues pertaining to programming and designing a place for propagating adhan from the mosque.
More fitting alternatives are proposed with general theoretical guidelines for architects and urban designers.
The author concludes that traditional minarets are no longer needed in contemporary mosques, and that the expenses that they cost should be invested elsewhere.
Loudspeaker Towers are far more practical and far less costly.
The author also proposes a kiosk outside the mosque for the mu'adhen, since he argues that adhan should not be delivered from inside the mosque.
These findings are expected to challenge commonly held beliefs with respect to a minaret, and the author looks forward to rigorous and scholarly discussions on the matter.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Muhammad, Husam Mahmud Masud. 2020. The minaret : a reassessment of architectural function and religious value, in light of modern technology. Journal of Engineering Sciences،Vol. 48, no. 3, pp.406-420.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1000340
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Muhammad, Husam Mahmud Masud. The minaret : a reassessment of architectural function and religious value, in light of modern technology. Journal of Engineering Sciences Vol. 48, no. 3 (May. 2020), pp.406-420.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1000340
American Medical Association (AMA)
Muhammad, Husam Mahmud Masud. The minaret : a reassessment of architectural function and religious value, in light of modern technology. Journal of Engineering Sciences. 2020. Vol. 48, no. 3, pp.406-420.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1000340
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
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Record ID
BIM-1000340