Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives

This chapter address concerns of spaces for women in masjid. The chapter discussed the various hadiths that provide ample reason why women are part of the masjid environment although women are not compulsory to attend congregational prayers in the masjid as Men. Spaces that include entry and exit we...

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Main Authors:	Mohd Nawawi, Norwina, Abdul Rahim, Zaiton, Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita, Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen
Format:	Book Chapter
Language:	English
Published:	MPH Group Printing (M) Sdn Bhd 2016
Subjects:	HQ1101 Women. Feminism H Social Sciences (General) NA Architecture NA4590 Religious buildings
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/55827/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/55827/1/55827_Women%20and%20space%20in%20masjid%20architecture.pdf

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spelling	iium-558272017-04-05T04:06:52Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/55827/ Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives Mohd Nawawi, Norwina Abdul Rahim, Zaiton Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen HQ1101 Women. Feminism H Social Sciences (General) NA Architecture NA4590 Religious buildings This chapter address concerns of spaces for women in masjid. The chapter discussed the various hadiths that provide ample reason why women are part of the masjid environment although women are not compulsory to attend congregational prayers in the masjid as Men. Spaces that include entry and exit were explored through case studies. Findings showed the current trend in both traditional and modern masjid that provides spaces for women insignificantly. Recommendations include sensitivity of the architect to enquire from women themselves what they need and how new designs should incorporated spaces that are condusive in their submission to the Al-mighty. MPH Group Printing (M) Sdn Bhd Mohd Nawawi, Norwina Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen Ibrahim, Mansor 2016 Book Chapter NonPeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/55827/1/55827_Women%20and%20space%20in%20masjid%20architecture.pdf Mohd Nawawi, Norwina and Abdul Rahim, Zaiton and Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita and Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen (2016) Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives. In: Dimensions of Masjid Architecture-Perspectives and Writings in Theory and Design. MPH Group Printing (M) Sdn Bhd, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 77-90. ISBN 978-983-3142-33-0
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spellingShingle	HQ1101 Women. Feminism H Social Sciences (General) NA Architecture NA4590 Religious buildings Mohd Nawawi, Norwina Abdul Rahim, Zaiton Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives
description	This chapter address concerns of spaces for women in masjid. The chapter discussed the various hadiths that provide ample reason why women are part of the masjid environment although women are not compulsory to attend congregational prayers in the masjid as Men. Spaces that include entry and exit were explored through case studies. Findings showed the current trend in both traditional and modern masjid that provides spaces for women insignificantly. Recommendations include sensitivity of the architect to enquire from women themselves what they need and how new designs should incorporated spaces that are condusive in their submission to the Al-mighty.
author2	Mohd Nawawi, Norwina
author_facet	Mohd Nawawi, Norwina Mohd Nawawi, Norwina Abdul Rahim, Zaiton Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen
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author	Mohd Nawawi, Norwina Abdul Rahim, Zaiton Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen
author_sort	Mohd Nawawi, Norwina
title	Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives
title_short	Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives
title_full	Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives
title_fullStr	Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives
title_full_unstemmed	Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives
title_sort	women and space in masjid architecture: patterns, principles & perspectives
publisher	MPH Group Printing (M) Sdn Bhd
publishDate	2016
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/55827/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/55827/1/55827_Women%20and%20space%20in%20masjid%20architecture.pdf
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Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives

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