The first mosques were, therefore ... a niche that indicates the direction of prayer, and the minbar, a pulpit for the preacher to give the sermon. Other elements also became common, such as ...

Asharq Al Awsat The Prophet's Mosque Expansion Exhibition provides a cultural and historical glimpse into the exquisite Islamic architecture of the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, according to SPA.The ...

The Sancaklar Mosque is a privately funded mosque built on the outskirts ... The Mihrab is a simple niche within this wall flanked by a minbar with semi-circular stone steps leading up to it. The care ...

Minbar This is a platform from which the imam ... Decoration There are no images or statues of Allah in a mosque, or anywhere else. This is to stop the risk of idolatry and to allow worship ...

The mosque is primarily constructed of brick, with select areas adorned with tilework and inscriptions. The main prayer hall is the most elaborately decorated section, featuring a beautifully crafted ...

But the minbar, from where sermons are delivered, has lost most of its original pieces. Across the street, Imad Zaki, a former muezzin at the mosque, said: "Every day I stand here for an hour to ...

The former palace also houses several objects from Koutoubia Mosque's minbar (or pulpit) that are worth a look. To fully comprehend the extent of the Badi Palace, several travelers suggest ...