URBAN MOSQUE Research based Design dissertation

Muslims are spread throughout the world. The word Muslim means surrender to the will of God. In order to surrender to God’s will, the is a term called Ibadat in Islam. According to which there are many ways of doing it. Namaz (salaat) is one of them. Hence Namaz (salaat) being an act, a space was requirted to perform it which we called mosque. Mosque having a simple definition and purpose, it has been evolved and explored throughout the world. Mosque had a greater regional influence throughout the world. But in the later times mosque was not only a place of worship, it has become a mix of function and served as a community place in the society. Hence my inquiry is understanding the act of praying ( namaz ) in a mosque in contemporary times by rejuvenating the idea and concepts of Islam and translate it into architecture.