Passion Islam Brunei Darussalam Muslim community is quite high. Almost every day, the national media in the country proclaiming the Islamic activities, such as tahlilan, race reading the Qur'an and prayer, and religious lectures held at various mosques in the city of Bandar Seri Begawan. The presence of large mosques and magnificent to describe how Islamic breath flowing in every soul Muslim Brunei, and expressed through the design house of worship is so amazing. One of the grand mosque in Bandar Seri Begawan is the Masjid Jame 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah.
The mosque is an expression of love of religion, thanks to God, and keep the spirit of religious broadcasting, and the taste of the high Islamic art. Expression was evident in the architecture of the mosque, which decorate ornaments, and supporting facilities.
Love of the religion of Islam has been embedded deeply in the hearts of the Muslim community in Brunei since hundreds of years ago. Islamic Religion has even become the official religion of the empire. In Brunei Darussalam the tides of history, Islam remains a belief that is not indispensable, to the Muslim community in the country to obtain prosperity today. Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah menjayakan berazam Islam as an expression of her gratitude to God Almighty for the gift that has been delegated to his country. Now, Brunei Darussalam has become a State Islamic Malays have a king of an independent, sovereign, just and prosperous.
Then, in 1988 the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah announced the construction of a large mosque that is now known as Masjid Jame 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah. This mosque is the largest and most magnificent among the other mosques in Brunei Darussalam. Inaugurated on July 14, 1994 by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, to coincide with his birthday is the 48th. Opening is preceded by prayers Maghrib and Isha 'in congregation.
B. Feature
Sparkle 29 large and small domes gilded seductive eyes every person passing on the highway Kampong Kiulap, Bandar Seri Begawan. Two large dome perched on the roof of the mosque, while 27 others over 27 towers that stood around every corner of the mosque. Number 29 menyibolkan Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Sultan of Brunei is the 29th.
The structure of the mosque building itself does not seem obvious because surrounded by large trees and shade. Unlike the case when you're in the area of the mosque. Shade trees no longer a barrier to the view, but as a patron of visitors from the heat of the sun, as well as an ornamental garden and ample parking. For a moment you can wander around the garden is overgrown with various kinds of plants and flowers, while enjoying the beauty of Arabian architecture of the mosque. Beige color polish ornaments Arab style to dominate every corner on the face of building the mosque.
By day, the atmosphere around the mosque was calm enough. Just seems some people from the surrounding area come and go, both of which would or had to perform their prayers. As the sun began to sink, the number of pilgrims who come from multiplying. Some went straight to the room in the mosque, some are sitting on the porch. While awaiting the arrival time of sunset, you can rest on concrete seats on the outskirts of the park and watch the dancing water fountain in the middle of the park. At the base of the fountain installed some fluorescent lights that light penetrates down to the water surface and emits a yellowish color. When night falls, yellow rays of the pond it spreads around the pool, illuminated the green grass around it.
Highlight the lights are hung on the walls of mosques beautify the atmosphere. When set foot on the terrace, your gaze will be focused on the purple tiles reflect light from the bulb on it. Ceramics were imported from Japan. Meanwhile, in the middle of the ground floor, right in front of you, there are five water fountains with color that is different. Water color difference from the color of lights installed in every pot of water. There are red, yellow, green, blue, and purple. The number symbolizes the number five pillars of Islam.
For the first time to enter Masjid Jame 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah, the curiosity would haunt him to immediately see the shape and ornament the main room. After climbing 29 steps, you will find a closed room with eleven large carved doors. The doors were imported from the Philippines. That's the main prayer hall male pilgrims.
Once you open one door, the beauty of the mosque interior design looks amazing. Ornaments in the whole room sparkle from the reflection of lights attached on each corner of the room. Centre highlights, mainly from the mihrab (the priests) are coated with 24 carat gold plate and black marble. Could be, you can not stand to not touch it. On the right of the mihrab there is a fairly high pulpit, supported by carved wood and marble stone that is also coated with gold. To the left of the mihrab framed hand-written Quran is large enough, and is estimated to have lived 200 years. Quran is a personal collection of Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah who donated to this mosque.
The roof of the room that can accommodate 3500 pilgrims were round and filled with ornate calligraphy and ornaments typical Arab. The more upward bulatannya smaller, forming a dome. In the sphere of the most over there are small windows that surrounded the writing 48 verses of Quran gold. Chandelier made of 24 carat gold-coated crystal from Austria, in the middle of the circle roof and emit light that illuminates the room. While other lights stuck in between the pillars are made of Italian marble.
In the east room there is the same room but with different sizes, only the capacity of 1,000 worshipers. Space exclusively for female pilgrims. The form and ornament in it no different from men's prayer room. On top of the second room that's two big dome gilded perch, and become one of the grandeur of Masjid Jame 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah.
C. Location
Masjid Jame 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah is located in Kampong Kiulap, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam.
D. Access
Masjid Jame 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah in the middle of Bandar Seri Begawan, making it easy to reach from any direction. Only, in this town is not available means of public transportation. No city buses, trains, motorcycles, especially rickshaws. Taxis are very rarely manifest themselves even in the main streets. However, each hotel provides car rental services at a price around 60 dollars Brunei, or approximately USD 360 000 per hour (June 2008).
E. Ticket Prices
There is no any charge for entry into the Mosque Jame 'Asr Hassanil Bolkiah.
F. Accommodation and Other Facilities
Various support facilities, such as multifunctional building, conference rooms, and libraries, are available on the ground floor. Means that in order to support the Islamic scholarly discourse constructed by the royal party (the government).
In one hallway ground floor, plastered board displaying announcements and where pilgrims belongings behind. Here there are various kinds of goods, such as pens, glasses, cell phones, and that most of the watches of various brands.
(Ali Rido/wm/02/09-08)
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Photo Source: www.trekearth.com - Henryk Sadura
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