Al-Azim Mosque
History
Al-Azim Mosque began construction on March 14, 1984 and was fully completed on January 12, 1990 . The construction project which cost RM19.5 million was officiated by DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di Pertuan Agong Sultan Azlan Shah on 13 July 1990 equivalent to 20 Zulhijjah 1410 H.
Urban and Architectural
The layout of the floor plan of the main building that houses
the prayer hall is of a square shape similar to the original form of the
Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The overall
majestic form of the mosque was also intentionally made to reflect, the
spiritual composition of the four main elements of Islam. The first element of
Islam is the Syariah Compliance (abiding to Islamic Law that was represented by
the lowest base or ground floor of the mosque.) secondly is the Tarigat
(understand and following the Righteous Pathway to be with Allah), symbolized
by the bottom third-tiered roof where the first floor is located. Next, is the Hagigat
(accepting and knowing the Truth of Allah), symbolized by the second-tiered roof,
Finally, the Makrilat (enlightenment: knowing and highly cautious with the
Godly existence of Allah and reaching
towards heaven) exemplified by the highest or the top-most tiered root of the
mosque form while the crowned apex of the pyramidal rot expresses the act of
reaching towards Allah.
As the tiered pyramidal roof form originated from the vermicular
traditional mosque, it also bear with its spiritual meaning. The ascending form
of the roof that finishes with the crown topped apex is like the persistent
supplications and the hopes of the devotee: to be accepted by Allah.
Apart from the main prayer hall as the biggest block. The Al-Azim
Mosque also consists of six other small blocks which caters for different
purposes. Three of the small blocks have taken the form of a square and built
with a tool treatment similar to the architectural style of the main prayer
block, they are dome-topped roofs and have similar ridges design treatments as
the main block, but due to the smaller size, are constructed with single tiered
pyramidal roofs. These blocks are attached to the front, left and right of the
main prayer block and each has a staircase to serve as an entrance porch.
The root structure of the main prayer hall is supported by
sets of three large columns on four of its corner, leaving the center of the prayer
hall at a wide open space without columns, The interior space of the prayer
hail is enormous due to the opened ceiling that rises of the height of the dome
apex.
Description
Al-Azim Mosque is a mosque located about three kilometers from the city of Melaka in the district of Central Melaka , Melaka . The mosque can accommodate a congregation of 10,400 people. The upper floor is reserved for 700 women while the ground floor can accommodate a total of 9,700 male pilgrims. The mosque is spacious and comfortable as it is not disturbed by small pillars.
References
https://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masjid_Al-Azim,_Bukit_Palah#cite_note-1
https://itc.gov.my/listings/masjid-al-azim-masjid-negeri/
Aziz, A. A., 2016. MASJID - Selected Mosques and Musollas in Malaysia, ATSA Architects Sdn. Bhd.
Details
Location
Al-Azim Complex Phase II,Bukit Palah, 75150 Melaka, Malaysia
Worshippers
10,400
Owners
Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Tapa
Architect Name
Year of Build
1990
Area
5734
Drawings
Map
History
Al-Azim Mosque began construction on March 14, 1984 and was fully completed on January 12, 1990 . The construction project which cost RM19.5 million was officiated by DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Di Pertuan Agong Sultan Azlan Shah on 13 July 1990 equivalent to 20 Zulhijjah 1410 H.
Urban and Architectural
The layout of the floor plan of the main building that houses
the prayer hall is of a square shape similar to the original form of the
Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The overall
majestic form of the mosque was also intentionally made to reflect, the
spiritual composition of the four main elements of Islam. The first element of
Islam is the Syariah Compliance (abiding to Islamic Law that was represented by
the lowest base or ground floor of the mosque.) secondly is the Tarigat
(understand and following the Righteous Pathway to be with Allah), symbolized
by the bottom third-tiered roof where the first floor is located. Next, is the Hagigat
(accepting and knowing the Truth of Allah), symbolized by the second-tiered roof,
Finally, the Makrilat (enlightenment: knowing and highly cautious with the
Godly existence of Allah and reaching
towards heaven) exemplified by the highest or the top-most tiered root of the
mosque form while the crowned apex of the pyramidal rot expresses the act of
reaching towards Allah.
As the tiered pyramidal roof form originated from the vermicular
traditional mosque, it also bear with its spiritual meaning. The ascending form
of the roof that finishes with the crown topped apex is like the persistent
supplications and the hopes of the devotee: to be accepted by Allah.
Apart from the main prayer hall as the biggest block. The Al-Azim
Mosque also consists of six other small blocks which caters for different
purposes. Three of the small blocks have taken the form of a square and built
with a tool treatment similar to the architectural style of the main prayer
block, they are dome-topped roofs and have similar ridges design treatments as
the main block, but due to the smaller size, are constructed with single tiered
pyramidal roofs. These blocks are attached to the front, left and right of the
main prayer block and each has a staircase to serve as an entrance porch.
The root structure of the main prayer hall is supported by
sets of three large columns on four of its corner, leaving the center of the prayer
hall at a wide open space without columns, The interior space of the prayer
hail is enormous due to the opened ceiling that rises of the height of the dome
apex.
Description
Al-Azim Mosque is a mosque located about three kilometers from the city of Melaka in the district of Central Melaka , Melaka . The mosque can accommodate a congregation of 10,400 people. The upper floor is reserved for 700 women while the ground floor can accommodate a total of 9,700 male pilgrims. The mosque is spacious and comfortable as it is not disturbed by small pillars.