Tour-guiding as a pious place-making practice: The case of the Sehitlik Mosque, Berlin
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DOI: 10.1016/j.annals.2018.09.009
Abstract: Abstract The Sehitlik Mosque in Berlin, led by the second and third generations of ethnically Turkish Germans, has risen as an exemplar of public engagement through its tourist enterprise. Drawing from ethnographic research in this… read more here.
Keywords: mosque berlin; mosque; pious place; sehitlik mosque ... See more keywords
Seismic assessment of a reconstructed historic masonry structure: A case study on the ruins of Bigali castle mosque built in the early 1800s
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jobe.2021.102240
Abstract: Abstract Architectural and cultural heritage structures that have provided important services in the past may lose their functions over time and become out of service due to possible reasons. The loss of the structural integrity… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction process; study; structure; seismic assessment ... See more keywords
What are children being taught in the mosque? Turkish mosque education in the Netherlands
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lcsi.2019.100326
Abstract: Abstract Mosque education in Western countries has been a source of anxiety and speculations in the public debates about youth radicalization and the teaching practices of foreign imams. This research aims to contribute to this… read more here.
Keywords: mosque turkish; mosque education; children taught; taught mosque ... See more keywords
Sustainable development in mosque construction
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-025-96786-x
Abstract: The paper explores the significance of integrating sustainable development principles in mosque construction, focusing on the Raja Haji Fisabilillah Mosque in Cyberjaya, Malaysia, the first mosque in the country to achieve Green Building Index (GBI)… read more here.
Keywords: development mosque; mosque; development; mosque construction ... See more keywords
Medium and domains in the linguistic landscapes of the Grand Mosque in Mecca
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DOI: 10.1080/01434632.2018.1461874
Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper explores the linguistic landscape (LL) of the Grand Mosque in Mecca and shows how this religious site contains within it different domains, each with their own LL and preferred mediums of display.… read more here.
Keywords: mosque mecca; mosque; medium; signage ... See more keywords
The Friday Mosque of Faryūmad and its Inscriptions: Evidence of Construction Activity during the Era of the Mongol Khans in Iran
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DOI: 10.1080/05786967.2025.2454707
Abstract: ABSTRACT The Friday mosque of Faryūmad is located in eastern Iran (the Khurasan region). Ilkhanid written sources, such as Nuzhat al-Qulūb by Ḥamdullāh Mustaufī (1281–1344), recount that Faryūmad was known as the centre of Juvayn.… read more here.
Keywords: fary mad; mosque fary; iran friday; mosque ... See more keywords
Heritage conservation and civilisational competition in the South Caucasus: the Blue Mosque of Yerevan and the Govhar Agha Mosque in Shusha
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DOI: 10.1080/13527258.2024.2393612
Abstract: ABSTRACT This paper explores the role of cultural heritage in shaping competing civilisational identities amid the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict. As its case studies, it focuses on the relatively recent restorations of two significant mosques, the Blue… read more here.
Keywords: heritage; agha mosque; mosque; govhar agha ... See more keywords
A two-stage numerical analysis approach for the assessment of the settlement response of the pre-damaged historic Hoca Pasha Mosque
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DOI: 10.1080/15583058.2018.1469174
Abstract: ABSTRACT The current article presents a case study of the settlement response of the historic Hoca Pasha Mosque that involves uncertainties arising from the complex excavation activities, soil properties, building materials, and geometry and the… read more here.
Keywords: mosque; settlement response; settlement; pre ... See more keywords
Optimizing Building Performance: A Grasshopper Modeling Case Study of the King Hussein Mosque
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2025.3551226
Abstract: In Mediterranean regions, traditional courtyard designs are celebrated for their passive cooling potential, yet modern mosques often rely heavily on energy-intensive cooling systems due to underperforming architectural strategies. This study addresses this paradox by leveraging… read more here.
Keywords: hussein mosque; energy; grasshopper; king hussein ... See more keywords
Investigation of Air Distribution in Mosque Rooms with Different Angles of Supply and Inlet Velocity
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DOI: 10.18280/ijht.390439
Abstract: The HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems utilization has increased in the last decade. It conducts global warming which has an impact on the rising of global temperatures. An excellent air conditioning system will… read more here.
Keywords: inlet velocity; mosque; air; air distribution ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the Buttress System of a Great Ottoman Mosque Against Gravity Loads and Horizontal Seismic Forces: The Case of the Istanbul Süleymaniye Mosque
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DOI: 10.3390/buildings15081360
Abstract: Historical mosques are some of the most valuable structures in Islamic societies. It is of primary importance to protect these structures and ensure their safe transmission to future generations. This study investigates the adequacy of… read more here.
Keywords: leymaniye mosque; mosque; buttress system; gravity ... See more keywords