16 Oldest Masjids in The World

Ever wondered about the oldest masjids in the world? If the answer is affirmative, you have come to the right place. In this post, we have enlisted some of the world’s oldest masjids, in order of their respective age (the oldest one comes first, followed by the next oldest masjid, and so on).  16 Oldest…

20 Amazing Masjids Built During The Mughal Empire

Mughal Empire was one of the most powerful entities of its days. At its peak, the Mughal Empire encompassed nearly the whole of South Asia, including majority of present-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, as well as certain parts of Afghanistan, among others. The Mughals, however, were not just a politically powerful ruling class. Instead, the Empire…

26 Amazing Masjid Ceilings

There are a number of masjids around the world with incredible architecture and striking beauty. The beauty of these masjids is captivating inside and out, but it is the mesmerizing detail in the ceilings of these architectural masterpieces that will truly amaze you. In this post, I have put together some images of masjid ceilings…

13 Masjids That Are Surrounded By Water

Apart from serving as places of worship, masjids also represent our cultural heritage and unique style of Islamic architecture. There are several magnificent and marvelous masjids around the world, but what about masjids that are surrounded by water? In this post, we have put together some amazing, heart-capturing masjids that are surrounded by water. 🙂  13 Masjids That Are Surrounded…

Remembering The Masjids of Spain

For several centuries, Spain was under Muslim rule, and this left a significant mark on Spanish culture, art and architecture which can be seen even to this day. In fact, Spanish way of life and cultural thought attained maturity only under the guidance of Islam. However, after the Christians occupied Spain, there embarked an era of…

5 Masjids That Were Destroyed By Extremists

Over the course of years, several masjids have been converted or transformed into churches, museums, etc. Even worse, many a times, masjids have been martyred or destroyed by extremists and terrorists. Of course, the media is often quick to ignore and even quicker to forget such actions against our masjids. This post mentions five masjids…

10 Interesting And Unique Masjids From South Asia

We know that a masjid is a place dedicated to Allah’s worship. In South Asia, masjids have existed for centuries. In fact, Masjids from South Asia have evolved in style and architecture over the course of time. We can find traits such as elaborate domes, minarets, and prayer halls in varying styles of architecture in masjids from South…

The Legacy of Islamic Architecture in India

Islamic architecture can be seen all around the world. India is one such country where Islamic art and architecture is indeed very prominent. Often, in foreign discourses, the discussion about Islamic architecture in India is confined to Taj Mahal at Agra and the Jama Masjid of Delhi. However, there is much more to it: be it…

The Complex Geometry of Islamic Design

In Islamic culture, geometric design is everywhere: you can find it in Masjids, Madrasas, palaces, and private homes. Despite the remarkable complexity of these designs, they can be created with just a compass and a ruler. Watch as Eric Broug covers the basics of geometric Islamic design.  TED Ed | photo by salman Arif

Top 5 Impactful Movies About Muslims

One of the options, to spend your time productively is to get acquainted with the cinematic works that tell the viewer about what Islam really is, about the beauty of this religion, about the good disposition of Muslims and their contribution to the development of humanity. In this article, we will share with you the…