Mosques In Pakistan: A True Embodiment Of Its Heritage

All the buildings that are specified for Islamic worship are called mosques. In mosques, Muslims gather for prayers, and for performing some other religious functions. All Muslim countries have mosques, and the architecture of mosques is the continuation of pre-Islamic architecture.

The styles and designs of the mosques differ from one country to another, but there are a few things common that can be seen in the architecture of every mosque. Some common architectural parts of the mosques are minaret, mihrab, prayer hall, minbar, and doom.

Some rules or ethics are considered while entering in any mosque. There are some mosques in which only Muslims are allowed to enter and practice their religious rituals. Modest dress is preferred for entering in a mosque, and the shoes must be removed outside. Muslims remain silent and reverent in the mosques, as they are bound to perform their religious rituals peacefully in the mosques.

Pakistan is well known for its cultural heritage that is related to religion. The mosques in Pakistan represent the Islamic architecture, and are an exact manifestation of its heritage. Mosques in Pakistan represent the identity of Pakistan as an Islamic state that came into being on the name of Islam. There is variation in the styles and designs of mosques that can be clearly seen.

Many mosques in Pakistan represent a true picture of the heritage of Pakistan. There are some mosques in Pakistan that have no comparison with the mosques all over the world. Badshahi mosque and Faisal mosque are the largest mosques in the world while mosque Wazir khan and Jamia mosque are the most beautifully decorated mosques of the world. Faisal mosque represents the true Islamic architecture, and is the most modernised example of the Islamic architecture. Shah Faisal mosque is a very beautiful mosque that is located in Islamabad that can accommodate approximately 10,000 people in prayer hall.

Badshahi mosque is also called royal mosque, made up of red sand stones. Different colours are used for painting beautiful floral designs on the mosque, but the overall impression of the mosque is very simple, and elegant, and indicates sobriety. Another very beautiful mosque in Pakistan called golden mosque is located in Kashmiri bazaar. It has three golden coloured domes that elevate the beauty of the mosque.

Mosque at Bhong, decorated with gold leaves, represents the heritage of Muslims. The calligraphic work in the mosque is unique, and shows the usage of art of calligraphy. There are many famous mosques in Multan as well that include wali Muhammad mosque, mosque phulhatt, baqarabadi mosque, and Eidgah mosque.

Tooba mosque or Gol Masjid is another largest single dome mosque located in Karachi. It is the site of tourists’ attraction and portrays Islamic architecture. Muhabbat khan mosque is located in Peshawar that was built in 1670. Moti masjid or pearl mosque is located in Lahore that is built using white marble. Generations passed by, but the mosque is still attractive, and represents the unique designs of architecture.