Betterpad-Ray maquette
Masjid Shahada maquette
This is a model/mockup/maquette of the Shahada
mosque which is part of the model of the Betterpad-Ray (Benteng Terpadu
Raya/Great Integrated Fortress) complex. This mosque is called Shahada because
it has a tower on top of which there are two Arabic words in the form of calligraphy,
namely lafdzul jalalah (Allah) and lafadz Muhammad. The first pillar of Islam,
the main basis, or the requirement of a non-Islamic person to convert to Islam
is to say two sentences of Shahada, namely Asyhadu Alla Ilaha Illallah, Asyhadu
Anna Muhammadar Rasulullah (I testify that there is no god but Allah, I testify
that Muhammad is Messenger of Allah).
Prayer is the pillar of religion
that must be carried out for every Muslim and must be done in a clean or holy
place, one of which is the mosque building.
Surah Al Alaq verse 19:
... وَٱسۡجُدۡۤ
وَٱقۡتَرِب۩ ١٩
19. ... But prostrate and draw near [to Allah].
Generally, understanding by the
community of mosque uses is limited to places of worship or sometimes only used
as a place of physical prayer. At mosques Muslims pray both individually and in
congregation. On Friday, Jumu'ah (Friday) prayers are held, generally it is the
most crowded time for Muslims (especially men) to listen to khutbah and perform
Friday prayers in congregation. If there is a busy time, it is during the
tarawih prayer or Eid prayer. Actually according to Islam, the mosque is not
just a place of worship, but also a center of Islamic worship and culture from
birth, growth, to its current development.
In general, the definition of a
mosque is the house of Allah SWT built for Muslims to remember, be grateful
for, and worship Him. In language, the mosque (masjid) comes from Arabic,
namely sajada, which means a place of prostration. ma + sajada become masjid.
Basically, the mosque is not a place of worship or special building for
worshiping Muslims. Indeed, the vast earth is a mosque/masjid for Muslims. All
places may be used to carry out worship, except cemetary, a place that is
filthy, and places that do not meet the requirements in Islam to be used as
places of worship. Rasulullah said, "Every part of the earth of Allah is a
place of prostration (mosque)". (HR Muslim).
Although literally a mosque means a
place of prostration, or a little more extensive is a place of worship, but
actually the mosque has a wider use that covers various aspects of human life.
When Prophet Muhammad built a mosque around his place of residence, it also
served as an educational, social, political, and even military place. And I
hope that my design mosque can be used for various aspects of the interests of
Muslims.
The model of the Shahada Mosque is seen from the corner
From these things, the most visible
function is the function of education. Assembly groups, lectures, and
discussions for Muslims can be done in the mosque. According to the history of
Rasulullah, the revelations received by him while in Medina were usually while
in the mosque. Prophet Muhammad explained the Islamic laws to the people in the
mosque. This explains that the mosque serves as a place to give and receive the
knowledge of Islam. This continues to this day, where people study religion and
study Islamic law in mosques, through khutbah, lectures, or discussions. Insha
Allah, in the Shahada mosque there will also be a small library or at least a
large shelf as a place for Islamic religious books that can be read by the
muslims.
In addition to education, mosques
are used as a place for social activities, such as zakat management, management
of sacrificial animals (Qurban), donations for orphans and the poor, mass
circumcisions, discussions, wedding ceremonies, disaster relief, and the
promotion of converts (muallaf).
God willing, the mosque that I
designed can meet the health needs of the community, such as a small clinic,
services for maternal and child health, health consultations, and first aid for
accidents. If there is a mosque like that, that is a good thing. So I designed
a small building next to the mosque for these things.
Mosques are also used to guide young
people (teenagers) as the next generation who will lead the nation in the
future. Things that can be done are teaching, scouting movements, Islamic arts,
and so on.
Commemoration of Islamic holidays
and National holidays can be held inside the mosque. This is important so that
people can remember and study important histories related to the development of
civilization in this world. Organizing Islamic competitions can also be held at
the mosque.
The mosque does have a broad role
and function for the community. Mosques can encourage people to always maintain
harmony, unity, consult well, and stay in touch so that various community
interests can be fulfilled and various problems can be resolved properly
through deliberation. A good and well-used mosque can make people live better
and progress in the way of Allah SWT. In addition, mosques should not be used
for personal or group interests, especially for negative things. Although for
the community, mosques must be used for positive things that are in accordance
with Islam and do not damage the mosque itself, religious life, or society.
So, it is expected that mosques can
be maintained properly and always have positive activities with roles from
various parties, such as the general public and the government.
Reference:
·
Susanta,
Gatut, and friends. Membangun Masjid & Mushola. 2007. Depok: Penebar
Swadaya. (https://archive.org/stream/BukuArsitektur/1048_Membangun%20Masjid%20dan%20Mushola#mode/2up)
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