Islamic architecture timeline of selangor
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ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURAL CHRONOLOGY OF SELANGOR Bandar Jugra Palace Once used as the administrative centre of the early Selangor government. The City Palace, is a beautiful palace complex in the former royal town of Bandar Jugra, in the Kuala Langat district of Selangor state. Tall decorative pinnacles, similar in decoration to those on the Sultan Abdul Samad building in Kuala Lumpur, pierce the skyline. 1899 Alam Shah Palace Situated in Klang, Selangor. Official Palace of Sultan Selangor. The palace was built in 1905 under the reign of Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah, the fifth Sultan of Selangor This palace hosts 15 rooms and was built by using wood and marbles. Birth place of the late Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, the 7th Sultan of Selangor. 1905 Sultan Alaeddin Mosque Officially opened by Almarhum Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah of Selangor. One of the state’s oldest mosques. Influence by the government of Deli Medan Sumatera Utara with the creation of Moghul Architecture. 1906 Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Jamek Mosque It is the first mosque in the old town of Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia The mosque was built on waqf land donated by the royal family Raja Alang, which is not just a place of worship for Muslims, but also an active community centre with seminars, classes and religious events The architecture of this mosque being held regularly combined Middle Eastern and contemporary styles of mosques. The mosque’s orange-and-white interior features candy-cane-like striped arches. 1928 Sultan Sulaiman Mosque It is a Selangor’s Royal Mosque which situated in Klang. The mosque’s architecture is a combination of Western Art Deco and Neoclassical cathedral styles. I t was designed by the British architect Leofric Kesteven (1882-1974). Officially opened by late Almarhum Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah and the British’s Federated Malay States High Commissioner, Sir Lawrence Nuuns Guillemard. 1934 Tun Abdul Aziz Mosque Officially opened by the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al-Haj ibni Tunku Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj. The mosque known as Masjid Bulat based design and is surrounded by Jalan Dato’ Abdul Aziz The facilities provided by the mosque’s prayer hall is to peform activities, the space for the kindergarten education, education obligatory ain and religious programs. 1977 Al Mujaheddin Mosque Located in Damansara Utama. The mosque was inaugurated by Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz It was named “Al-Mujahideen”, ‘warrior of religion’, after the sacrifice and faithfulness of the Muslims who struggled to uphold and expand the creed of Islam. Simple in its façade, the mosque is covered in geometrical patterns and painted white to symbolize the purity of Islam, and the minaret spire and domes are painted gold. 1981 Arch Kota Darul Ehsan Symbol of Selangor Darul Ehsan. Row of arches symbolizing the border on Malaysian Federal Highway between the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Malaysian state of Selangor. It is the biggest arch in Malaysia. The building of the arch was commissioned by the late Sultan of Selangor, Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah. This arch symbolises the sacrifice of the Selangor state to the federal government. Sultan Ibrahim Mosque Officially opened in 1982 by Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah of Selangor during his official visit to Kuala Selangor. It is built with influences of Western style and Middle Eastern style. One of the mosque been built on Colonial Era. The minaret with dome shape has its own interesting feature and important elements. The local feature can be seen on the roof that point out at every edges of mosque. 1982 Al Amaniah Mosque Located at Taman Amaniah, 68100 Batu Caves Inspired by the Southeast modern art which they have a big ‘kubah’ and tall tower outside the building. The overall construction is made out of cement concrete. 1983 1985 Darul Ehsan Mosque It was the first mosque to be built in Subang Jaya, to serve the newly built township of Subang Jaya. Darul Ehsan Mosque was centrally planned with the main dome in the center. This style was particularly popular in the Ottoman Empire, where the architects were highly influenced by the architecture of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. Subang Airport Mosque It is a main mosque in Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, Selangor, Malaysia. It was built in 1992 and opened on 1994. Its also used as an international mosque for tourist who arrived and depart from Malaysia 1994 International Islamic University College Selangor Known as KUIS. A private college and wholly-owned subsidiary of Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) aimed at providing educational opportunities that emphasize on the integration of knowledge. In 2000, KUIS moved to its permanent campus built on a 104 acre site strategically located in Bandar Seri Putra, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia. It was officially opened by DYMM Sultan Sharifudin Idris Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahudin Abdul Aziz Shah AlHaj, Sultan of Selangor 1995 Al-Falak Mosque 1998 Launched by Tengku Idris Shah Ibni Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al-Haj. Currently they managed to create KAFA School with the help of JAIS and named it as Sekolah Agama Rakyat MAF (SARMAF). Located in USJ Subang Jaya. 5 Star 2014 Awards by JAIS Sultan Abdul Samad Mosque 2000 The Masjid Sultan Abdul Samad is located near to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The majestic and beautiful masjid serves as a worshipping place for locals and travellers. It was officially opened by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. The mosque’s architectural design drew inspiration from Middle Eastern mosques, with traditional Malay influence. Istana Darul Ehsan Located in Putrajaya, Malaysia. It is one of the royal residences of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. It is constructed in Tudor style with high deep grey facade to be the Royal Retreat for the Sultan of Selangor. Puchong Perdana Mosque 2006 Also known as the Floating Mosque is a mosque in Puchong Perdana. It serves as a place where the people to come together for prayer as well as a centre for information, education and dispute settlement. Masjid Sultan Abdul Jamek 2008 Was officiated by the current Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah. Located along Jalan Templer in Petaling Jaya. It is also an active community centre with seminars, classes and religious events being held regularly. In the main prayer hall, the dome resembles a giant slice of orange, encircled by a band of Qur’anic inscriptions. Middle Eastern and contemporary styles, the mosque’s orange-and-white interior features candy-cane-like striped arches. Masjid Bandar Diraja Klang 2009 Sitting on the banks of the Klang River, Klang’s picturesque Masjid Bandar Diraja Klang is a distinctive landmark in the royal town. The mosque displays Middle Eastern influences injected with contemporary elements in its architecture. The whole structure is made out of concrete. Its doorways, verandah and main portico are adorned with modern arches, while its interior is decorated with contemporary geometric patterns. Naza TTDI Mosque 2013 It is located in Section 13, Shah Alam. It is the firstgreen mosque to be built in Malaysia, initiated by the property developer company, NAZA TTDI Sdn. Bhd. The mosque’s plan consists of two simple geometries, with the Main Prayer Hall rotated facing towards the Qiblah. Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Mosque The mosque was commissioned by the late Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz, when he declared Shah Alam as the new capital of Selangor on 14 February 1974. The Mosque is also known as the Blue Mosque owing to its blue dome. One of the largest mosques in South-east Asia. The mosque is adjoined by a small lake, which makes it a particularly serene setting, especially at sunset.The lake emphasizes on the aspect of dhikr in Islamic architecture. 1988 Tengku Ampuan Jemaah Mosque It is a mosque in Bukit Jelutong near Shah Alam, Selangor,Malaysia. It can also be called as Bukit Jelutong Mosque. It was named after the consort of the late Almarhum Sultan Sir Hisamuddin Alam Shah, late Almarhumah Tengku Ampuan Jemaah of Selangor. The area size is 5.12 acres. PROLOGUE Selangor is Located on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia and covering 8,000 square kilometers,bound- ed on the north by Perak, on the east by Pahang and Neg- eri Sembilan, and on the west by the Straits of Malacca. Selangor’s history dates to the 16th century, when rich tin deposits were found in the region. This natural min- eral wealth attracted miners and immigrants, who were also enticed by the area’s relative freedom from Dutch domination.A particularly important immigrant group was the Bugis, ethnic Malays from Celebes. By the early 18th century, they were in economic and political control of the area, having established the present Sultanate of Selangor. As the 18th century progressed, Selangor’s in- fluence gradually extended and it became a signifi- cant political power in the region. As Western colonial presence increased in the region, in-fighting between the Bugis, Chinese and Malay leaders led to instability. The civil war came to an end in Selangor in 1874, when the British arrived and a BritishResident was installed. The British increased their hold and added Selangor to the Federated Malay States in 1896 and In 1948, the state became part of the Federation of Malaya. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 21 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13
Transcript of Islamic architecture timeline of selangor
ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURAL CHRONOLOGY OF SELANGOR
Bandar Jugra PalaceOnce used as the administrative centre of the early Selangor government.
The City Palace, is a beautiful palace complex in the former royal town of Bandar Jugra, in the Kuala Langat district of Selangor state.
Tall decorative pinnacles, similar in decoration to those on the Sultan Abdul Samad building in Kuala Lumpur, pierce the skyline.
1899Alam Shah PalaceSituated in Klang, Selangor.
Official Palace of Sultan Selangor.
The palace was built in 1905 under the reign of Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah, the fifth Sultan of Selangor
This palace hosts 15 rooms and was built by using wood and marbles.
Birth place of the late Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah, the 7th Sultan of Selangor.
1905
Sultan Alaeddin MosqueOfficially opened by Almarhum Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah of Selangor.
One of the state’s oldest mosques.
Influence by the government of Deli Medan Sumatera Utara with the creation of Moghul Architecture.
1906 Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Jamek Mosque It is the first mosque in the old town of Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
The mosque was built on waqf land donated by the royal family Raja Alang, which is not just a place of worship for Muslims, but also an active community centre with seminars, classes and religious events
The architecture of this mosque being held regularly combined Middle Eastern and contemporary styles of mosques.
The mosque’s orange-and-white interior features candy-cane-like striped arches.
1928Sultan Sulaiman MosqueIt is a Selangor’s Royal Mosque which situated in Klang.
The mosque’s architecture is a combination of Western Art Deco and Neoclassical cathedral styles.
It was designed by the British architect Leofric Kesteven (1882-1974).
Officially opened by late Almarhum Sultan Sir Alaeddin Sulaiman Shah and the British’s Federated Malay States High Commissioner, Sir Lawrence Nuuns Guillemard.
1934 Tun Abdul Aziz MosqueOfficially opened by the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al-Haj ibni Tunku Hisamuddin Alam Shah Al-Haj.
The mosque known as Masjid Bulat based design and is surrounded by Jalan Dato’ Abdul Aziz
The facilities provided by the mosque’s prayer hall is to peform activities, the space for the kindergarten education, education obligatory ain and religious programs.
1977Al Mujaheddin MosqueLocated in Damansara Utama.
The mosque was inaugurated by Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz
It was named “Al-Mujahideen”, ‘warrior of religion’, after the sacrifice and faithfulness of the Muslims who struggled to uphold and expand the creed of Islam.
Simple in its façade, the mosque is covered in geometrical patterns and painted white to symbolize the purity of Islam, and the minaret spire and domes are painted gold.
1981 Arch Kota Darul EhsanSymbol of Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Row of arches symbolizing the border on Malaysian Federal Highway between the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and Malaysian state of Selangor.
It is the biggest arch in Malaysia.
The building of the arch was commissioned by the late Sultan of Selangor, Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah.
This arch symbolises the sacrifice of the Selangor state to the federal government.
Sultan Ibrahim MosqueOfficially opened in 1982 by Almarhum Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah of Selangor during his official visit to Kuala Selangor.
It is built with influences of Western style and Middle Eastern style.
One of the mosque been built on Colonial Era.
The minaret with dome shape has its own interesting feature and important elements.
The local feature can be seen on the roof that point out at every edges of mosque.
1982
Al Amaniah MosqueLocated at Taman Amaniah, 68100 Batu Caves
Inspired by the Southeast modern art which they have a big ‘kubah’ and tall tower outside the building.
The overall construction is made out of cement concrete.
1983
1985Darul Ehsan Mosque It was the first mosque to be built in Subang Jaya, to serve the newly built township of Subang Jaya.
Darul Ehsan Mosque was centrally planned with the main dome in the center.
This style was particularly popular in the Ottoman Empire, where the architects were highly influenced by the architecture of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
Subang Airport Mosque
It is a main mosque in Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang, Selangor, Malaysia.
It was built in 1992 and opened on 1994.
Its also used as an international mosque for tourist who arrived and depart from Malaysia
1994 International Islamic University College Selangor
Known as KUIS.
A private college and wholly-owned subsidiary of Selangor Islamic Religious Council (MAIS) aimed at providing educational opportunities that emphasize on the integration of knowledge.
In 2000, KUIS moved to its permanent campus built on a 104 acre site strategically located in Bandar Seri Putra, Bangi, Selangor, Malaysia.
It was officially opened by DYMM Sultan Sharifudin Idris Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Salahudin Abdul Aziz Shah AlHaj, Sultan of Selangor
1995Al-Falak Mosque1998
Launched by Tengku Idris Shah Ibni Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Al-Haj.
Currently they managed to create KAFA School with the help of JAIS and named it as Sekolah Agama Rakyat MAF (SARMAF).
Located in USJ Subang Jaya.
5 Star 2014 Awards by JAIS
Sultan Abdul Samad Mosque2000
The Masjid Sultan Abdul Samad is located near to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
The majestic and beautiful masjid serves as a worshipping place for locals and travellers.
It was officially opened by the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
The mosque’s architectural design drew inspiration from Middle Eastern mosques, with traditional Malay influence. Istana Darul Ehsan
Located in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
It is one of the royal residences of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.
It is constructed in Tudor style with high deep grey facade to be the Royal Retreat for the Sultan of Selangor.
Puchong Perdana Mosque
2006
Also known as the Floating Mosque is a mosque in Puchong Perdana.
It serves as a place where the people to come together for prayer as well as a centre for information, education and dispute settlement.
Masjid Sultan Abdul Jamek
2008
Was officiated by the current Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.Located along Jalan Templer in Petaling Jaya.
It is also an active community centre with seminars, classes and religious events being held regularly.
In the main prayer hall, the dome resembles a giant slice of orange, encircled by a band of Qur’anic inscriptions.
Middle Eastern and contemporary styles, the mosque’s orange-and-white interior features candy-cane-like striped arches.
Masjid Bandar Diraja Klang
2009
Sitting on the banks of the Klang River, Klang’s picturesque Masjid Bandar Diraja Klang is a distinctive landmark in the royal town.
The mosque displays Middle Eastern influences injected with contemporary elements in its architecture.
The whole structure is made out of concrete.
Its doorways, verandah and main portico are adorned with modern arches, while its interior is decorated with contemporary geometric patterns.
Naza TTDI Mosque
2013
It is located in Section 13, Shah Alam.
It is the firstgreen mosque to be built in Malaysia, initiated by the property developer company, NAZA TTDI Sdn. Bhd.
The mosque’s plan consists of two simple geometries, with the Main Prayer Hall rotated facing towards the Qiblah.
Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz MosqueThe mosque was commissioned by the late Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz, when he declared Shah Alam as the new capital of Selangor on 14 February 1974.
The Mosque is also known as the Blue Mosque owing to its blue dome.
One of the largest mosques in South-east Asia.
The mosque is adjoined by a small lake, which makes it a particularly serene setting, especially at sunset.The lake emphasizes on the aspect of dhikr in Islamic architecture.
1988
Tengku Ampuan Jemaah Mosque
It is a mosque in Bukit Jelutong near Shah Alam, Selangor,Malaysia.
It can also be called as Bukit Jelutong Mosque.
It was named after the consort of the late Almarhum Sultan Sir Hisamuddin Alam Shah, late Almarhumah Tengku Ampuan Jemaah of Selangor.
The area size is 5.12 acres.
PROLOGUE
Selangor is Located on the west coast of peninsular
Malaysia and covering 8,000 square kilometers,bound-
ed on the north by Perak, on the east by Pahang and Neg-
eri Sembilan, and on the west by the Straits of Malacca.
Selangor’s history dates to the 16th century, when rich
tin deposits were found in the region. This natural min-
eral wealth attracted miners and immigrants, who were
also enticed by the area’s relative freedom from Dutch
domination.A particularly important immigrant group was
the Bugis, ethnic Malays from Celebes. By the early 18th
century, they were in economic and political control of
the area, having established the present Sultanate of
Selangor. As the 18th century progressed, Selangor’s in-
fluence gradually extended and it became a signifi-
cant political power in the region. As Western colonial
presence increased in the region, in-fighting between the Bugis,
Chinese and Malay leaders led to instability. The civil war came
to an end in Selangor in 1874, when the British arrived and a
BritishResident was installed. The British increased their hold
and added Selangor to the Federated Malay States in 1896
and In 1948, the state became part of the Federation of Malaya.
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