تصميم المآذن بين التاريخ و المعاصرة : نماذج من الأردن

Abstract EN

The research studied historical and modern minarets as one of the prominent components of the architecture of mosques.

It also discussed the meaning of “mosque” in Arabic, emphasizing the status and importance of mosques in the Muslim community.

It referred to the emergence of minarets and investigates their historical roots.

The study displayed information regarding architecture of minarets, their names, meanings, indications and implications.

Among these names are lighthouse (Manarah), hermitage or silo (Sawmaah) and minaret.

The study also presented information on the architectural composition and designs of the minaret.

To be more specific, the study concentrated on case studies from Jordan because it has different minarets and mosques ranging from early times of Islam till the present.

Further, the study focused on the existing minarets and offers information concerning their historical roots, examples of different styles, and thorough description and analysis.

The study concluded with certain proposals for future design of minarets, based upon the heritage of Islamic architecture of mosques.

The present paper recommended to conduct further intensive studies on all elements of the architecture of the mosque.