Istiqlal Mosque as state mosque is expected to accommodate the pilgrims in large numbers. Therefore, applying the principles of minimalist architecture, taking into account the presence in the tropical region.
Prayer room located on the main floor and is open around the plaza flanked by the left and right of the main building with pillars width of which, intended to facilitate air circulation and natural light.
Masjid Istiqlal is famous for the grandeur of the building. Size of the building only reached 26% of the area of 9:32 hectares, the rest is yard and landscaping. Because the building is so large and spacious, this mosque can accommodate about 200,000 pilgrims. As well as the grandeur, this mosque also has a distinctive architecture. The style of the building is modern style.
Pilgrims and tourists who visit this mosque can see the sturdy construction of the mosque which is dominated by marble rocks on poles, floors, walls and stairs as well as stainless steel on the main mast, dome, spire, ceilings, walls, doors karawangan, ablution , and the fence around the yard.
Besides being a place of worship, Masjid Istiqlal is also an object of religious tourism, education center, and the center of activity of Islamic symbols. By visiting this mosque, worshipers and tourists can see the unique architecture of the mosque which is a blend of architectural Indonesia, Middle East, and Europe.
Indonesian architecture visible in the mosque lies adjacent to the government center building. Then on the inside dome of the mosque is decorated with calligraphy is the result of the adoption of the nuances of the typical architecture of the Middle East. The mosque is also influenced by European architectural style, as can be seen from the shape of the pole and a solid wall, and the tower on the corner of a giant terrace.
Not only to show the beauty, the architecture of the Istiqlal Mosque also offers a unique approach to a variety of cultural absorption in the composition remain in harmony. The blend showed strong understanding appreciate various cultures of different societies, which are placed as the potential to build harmony and tolerance among religious community, in order to foster unity and integrity of the nation.
In addition to the grandeur of the building and the beauty of its architecture, the mosque is also a giant drum made out of a tree of red meranti wood from the island of Borneo which is about 300 years old.
A. CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT AROUND
In 1950, state and regional conditions Wilhelmina Park that are in front of Banteng Square is a place that is quiet, dark, dirty, and unkempt. Ruins of fortress walls of the former Dutch building in the park was filled with moss and overgrown with weeds everywhere.
On May 21, 1961, in commemoration of National Awakening Day in the same place, about 50,000 people from various elements of society, including civil servants and private sector, scholars, soldiers, and others working devotion clean the garden was unkempt Wilhelmina , as mosque construction site preparation beginning with the speech of the Minister of the Attorney General.
A few months later, on August 24, 1961, has become the most historic date for the Muslims in Jakarta in particular, and Indonesia in general, for the first time in the former park, the city will have a large mosque and monumental. So with speech Bismillahirrahmanirrahim President Ir. Soekarno inaugurated the beginning of the construction of the Istiqlal Mosque over an area of Ha 9:32. Which is marked with the installation of piles witnessed by thousands of Muslims. A mosque will be a symbol of independence for Indonesia.
Istiqlal Mosque can house as many as 200,000 pilgrims rested on:
1. The main prayer room and balcony as well as wing loading 61,000 people.
2. Space in the preliminary building contains 8,000 people.
3. Space open terrace on the second floor contains 50,000 people.
4. All the corridors and other places contains 81,000 people.
Istiqlal Mosque also has parking capacity for 800 vehicles.
B. FENCE AND GATES
Istiqlal Mosque complex is surrounded by a beautiful fence four meters high, consists of a one meter high wall and stood on top of a three-meter-high fence made of Stainless Steel, stainless steel along the 1,165 M.
Although originally this fence made of Stainless anti-rust and sturdy enough, but the high is only about 1.2 meters plus a 1 meter wall so as to facilitate entry and exit of people who do not act responsibly by jumping over the fence, coupled with the gate very easily pass though the door is locked.
As a solution it began in 2007 changed to a higher fence and beautiful as witnessed now. Gerbangpun door revamped and enhanced by using Allumunium Cor and designed to have gaps that meeting may not be passed by humans.
This time to enter the territory of the Istiqlal Mosque using either the vehicle or on foot had to go through the open gate, each of which has a guardhouse. Gates are located on the north, east, southeast and south. One of the gates is designed specifically for VIP ie RI 1 and RI 2.
Five of the gate is connected to the mosque by a bridge underneath which rivers flow Ciliung right and on the left there is a large parking lot, while the two others in the northern part are not connected by a bridge.
The gate totaling 7 pieces consist of:
1. From the water gate there are two gates were directed toward the door AS-SALAM. On state occasions is usually opened to pass the VIPs level state officials, ministers, ambassadors representatives of friendly countries, legislative officials, local officials and other VIPs.
2. From the direction of the cathedral there are two gates, one of which the direction of the road leading to the New Market area and the other in the direction of the church building. This is the gate opened daily to enter and exit the Istiqlal Mosque area and began in mid-2008 parking system uses Check Point
3. The other gate is: A unidirectional gate with the building of the Ministry Center and another gate of the building in line with Pertamina and Gambir Station, the gateway is specifically reserved for the President (RI 1) and his deputy (RI 2) and his entourage when attending religious events held in state at the Istiqlal Mosque as a warning the days of Islam as well as the Feast of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
The whole gate is open every official state events, while for ordinary days the gate is opened that door from the direction of the cathedral that go directly to the door of Al-Fattah.
C. PARK, PARKING PLACE, BRIDGE AND FOUNTAIN
Istiqlal Mosque courtyard around the north, south and east area of 6.85 hectares shall be composed of:
1. Landscape area of 4.15 hectares, divided into 23 locations and each is named for the dominant trees are in these locations. Eg Parks Cambodia and others. Rindangnnya landscape also serves as an urban forest, lived well with some types of birds to add to the beauty of the Istiqlal Mosque complex. Thus making the atmosphere was cool sehinnga mosque will add to fervently pray for prayers.
2. Perparkiran area of 2.15 hectares, which can accommodate approximately 800 vehicles at once through the seven pieces of existing gates. Quality paving for pages, parking and road asphalting made with the method of the class.
3. Because the Istiqlal Mosque courtyard surrounded by a river, then also built three large bridges with a width of 18.6 meters and a length of about 21 to 25 meters. Plus one small bridges for pedestrians, the framework of the bridges is also made of stainless steel.
4. To add to the beautiful panorama of the Istiqlal Mosque complex, in the southern part of the yard is equipped with a fountain placed in the middle and be breaking times Ciliung into two paths, fountain garden is an area of 2803 M2, and the fountain area of 8490 M2, so the total area 11.293 m2. In the middle made a clean water reservoir ring diameter of 45 meters, the number of transmitters fountain nozzles as: 1 piece upright in the middle of the fountain bowls, 17 pieces in the outer ring, and 8 pieces of fruit in circumference in the holding pond water , This fountain can emit water as high as 45 meters.
D. MAIN BUILDING AND SUPPORT
1. MAIN BUILDING
HEIGHT: 60 M
LENGTH: 100 M
WIDTH: 100 M
PILE: 2361 pieces
Masjid Istiqlal is a magnificent two-story building. The first floor for offices, meeting rooms, installation of central air conditioning and electricity, showers, toilets and ablution room. The second floor, to the prayer which consists of the main prayer hall and a large open terrace in order to accommodate the pilgrims are abundant especially during the Eid prayer and Eid al-Adha.
The main building with the main prayer hall leads to the Qiblah (MAKKAH), while the large open terrace leading to the National Monument (MONAS).
The main floor is reserved for prayer space either Rawatib or other sunnat prayer located in the main building with a capacity of 61,000 people jama'ah. On the front there is Mihrab where imam leading the prayer congregation, and on the right there is a mihrab elevated pulpit. The floor is covered with a red carpet a generous donation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
2. LARGE DOME
With a diameter of 45 m, is made of stainless steel framework of West Germany with a weight of 86 tons, while the exterior is coated with ceramic. A diameter of 45 meters is a symbol of respect and gratitude for the independence of the Indonesian nation in 1945 in accordance with the Istiqlal name itself. The bottom around the dome there is calligraphy Yassin letter written by KH Fa'iz a senior Khatthaath of East Java.
From the outside the roof top of the dome-shaped lightning rods installed Moon and Star emblem made of stainless steel with a diameter of 3 meters and weighs 2.5 tons. From the dome strut by 12 pillars diameter of 2.6 meters with a height of 60 meters, 12 pieces of this pillar is a symbol of the birth of Prophet Muhammad SAW figure is 12 Rabi al-Awwal in the Elephant or 20 April 571 M.
All parts in the main building is covered with marble imported directly from Tulungagung area of 36 980 m2.
3. BUILDING INTRODUCTION
High: 52 M
Length: 33 M
Width: 27 M
This section has five (5) located on the floor behind the main building flanked by two (2) wing terrace. 36 980 m2 floor area, lined with 17,300 m2 of marble. Pancangnya pole number as many as 1800 pieces. On top of this building there is a small dome, the main function of this building which every pilgrim can directly to the main building. It also can be used as an extension of a prayer when the main house was full.
4. CORE GIANT
Giant open terrace of 29,800 m2 is situated on the left and behind the main building. This terrace is made to accommodate the pilgrims during the Eid prayer and Eid al-Adha. Directions shaft terrace leads to the National Monument indicates this mosque is the national mosque. Besides this terrace also serves as a place of religious events such as the MTQ and the central patio used for demonstration exercise rituals of Hajj, giant terrace can accommodate about 50,000 pilgrims.
5. porch TOUR / CORRIDOR
Length: 165 M
Width: 125 M
Patio / corridors surround a giant porch and patio / corridor there sekelilingya central pillar in 1800 to shore up the building overhang.
6. TOWER
HEIGHT: 6666 cm = 66.66 M
DIAMETER: 5 M
Building up the tapered tower serves as a Muezzin call to prayer. On it there is a loudspeaker that can voice call to prayer to the area around the mosque.
The majestic tower symbolizes Islamic grandeur and glory of the Muslims. Another specialty, the tower is located in the southern corner of the mosque, with a height of 6,666 cm is attributed to the number of verses of the Qur'an. At the upper end of the tower, standing steel towering into the sky as high as 30 M as a symbol of the number of chapters in the Qur'an.
Tapered spire designed with holes made of thin steel frame. 6666 figure is the symbol of the number of verses contained in the AL Quran, as believed by scholars largely in Indonesia.
E. FLOOR AND LADDER
Ground Floor Istiqlal Mosque entirely covered an area of 25,000 m2 marble ole prepared for office facilities. The original idea of this place will be left open which can be used at any time, but after the bombing at the Istiqlal Mosque we perform the fencing and manufacture of doors located in 1999.
Number of stairs leading to the main prayer floors 11 units. Three of which have a large size and serves as the main staircase: one unit being the north side of the main building, one unit is in preliminary building that can be used straight to the fifth floor, and the other unit is located in the south porch toward the main floor, the stairs of this has a width of 15 M.
Besides, there are 4 units wide staircase with a size 3 M is located at each corner of the main building straight to the fifth floor and in the corners of a giant terrace.
F. FACILITIES AND FACILITIES
The main prayer hall breadth of one hectare can accommodate more than 16,000 worshipers. The space plus balcony 4 levels and wings on the east, south, and north of that area into 36 980 M2 entirely or equal to nearly 4 acres which means it can accommodate a congregation of about 61,000 people.
In the west of the main prayer hall is located dais flanked left and right by a wall covered with marble in which displayed a beautiful Arabic calligraphy reads: ALLAH (north), LA ILAHA ILLA ALLAH MUHAMMADA AL RASULU ALLAH (middle), and MUHAMMAD (south ).
Prayer room located on the main floor and is open around the plaza flanked by the left and right of the main building with pillars width of which, intended to facilitate air circulation and natural light.Masjid Istiqlal is famous for the grandeur of the building. Size of the building only reached 26% of the area of 9:32 hectares, the rest is yard and landscaping. Because the building is so large and spacious, this mosque can accommodate about 200,000 pilgrims. As well as the grandeur, this mosque also has a distinctive architecture. The style of the building is modern style.
Pilgrims and tourists who visit this mosque can see the sturdy construction of the mosque which is dominated by marble rocks on poles, floors, walls and stairs as well as stainless steel on the main mast, dome, spire, ceilings, walls, doors karawangan, ablution , and the fence around the yard.
Besides being a place of worship, Masjid Istiqlal is also an object of religious tourism, education center, and the center of activity of Islamic symbols. By visiting this mosque, worshipers and tourists can see the unique architecture of the mosque which is a blend of architectural Indonesia, Middle East, and Europe.
Indonesian architecture visible in the mosque lies adjacent to the government center building. Then on the inside dome of the mosque is decorated with calligraphy is the result of the adoption of the nuances of the typical architecture of the Middle East. The mosque is also influenced by European architectural style, as can be seen from the shape of the pole and a solid wall, and the tower on the corner of a giant terrace.
Not only to show the beauty, the architecture of the Istiqlal Mosque also offers a unique approach to a variety of cultural absorption in the composition remain in harmony. The blend showed strong understanding appreciate various cultures of different societies, which are placed as the potential to build harmony and tolerance among religious community, in order to foster unity and integrity of the nation.
In addition to the grandeur of the building and the beauty of its architecture, the mosque is also a giant drum made out of a tree of red meranti wood from the island of Borneo which is about 300 years old.
In 1950, state and regional conditions Wilhelmina Park that are in front of Banteng Square is a place that is quiet, dark, dirty, and unkempt. Ruins of fortress walls of the former Dutch building in the park was filled with moss and overgrown with weeds everywhere.
On May 21, 1961, in commemoration of National Awakening Day in the same place, about 50,000 people from various elements of society, including civil servants and private sector, scholars, soldiers, and others working devotion clean the garden was unkempt Wilhelmina , as mosque construction site preparation beginning with the speech of the Minister of the Attorney General.
A few months later, on August 24, 1961, has become the most historic date for the Muslims in Jakarta in particular, and Indonesia in general, for the first time in the former park, the city will have a large mosque and monumental. So with speech Bismillahirrahmanirrahim President Ir. Soekarno inaugurated the beginning of the construction of the Istiqlal Mosque over an area of Ha 9:32. Which is marked with the installation of piles witnessed by thousands of Muslims. A mosque will be a symbol of independence for Indonesia.
Istiqlal Mosque can house as many as 200,000 pilgrims rested on:
1. The main prayer room and balcony as well as wing loading 61,000 people.
2. Space in the preliminary building contains 8,000 people.
3. Space open terrace on the second floor contains 50,000 people.
4. All the corridors and other places contains 81,000 people.
Istiqlal Mosque also has parking capacity for 800 vehicles.
B. FENCE AND GATES
Istiqlal Mosque complex is surrounded by a beautiful fence four meters high, consists of a one meter high wall and stood on top of a three-meter-high fence made of Stainless Steel, stainless steel along the 1,165 M.
Although originally this fence made of Stainless anti-rust and sturdy enough, but the high is only about 1.2 meters plus a 1 meter wall so as to facilitate entry and exit of people who do not act responsibly by jumping over the fence, coupled with the gate very easily pass though the door is locked.
As a solution it began in 2007 changed to a higher fence and beautiful as witnessed now. Gerbangpun door revamped and enhanced by using Allumunium Cor and designed to have gaps that meeting may not be passed by humans.
This time to enter the territory of the Istiqlal Mosque using either the vehicle or on foot had to go through the open gate, each of which has a guardhouse. Gates are located on the north, east, southeast and south. One of the gates is designed specifically for VIP ie RI 1 and RI 2.
Five of the gate is connected to the mosque by a bridge underneath which rivers flow Ciliung right and on the left there is a large parking lot, while the two others in the northern part are not connected by a bridge.
The gate totaling 7 pieces consist of:
1. From the water gate there are two gates were directed toward the door AS-SALAM. On state occasions is usually opened to pass the VIPs level state officials, ministers, ambassadors representatives of friendly countries, legislative officials, local officials and other VIPs.
2. From the direction of the cathedral there are two gates, one of which the direction of the road leading to the New Market area and the other in the direction of the church building. This is the gate opened daily to enter and exit the Istiqlal Mosque area and began in mid-2008 parking system uses Check Point
3. The other gate is: A unidirectional gate with the building of the Ministry Center and another gate of the building in line with Pertamina and Gambir Station, the gateway is specifically reserved for the President (RI 1) and his deputy (RI 2) and his entourage when attending religious events held in state at the Istiqlal Mosque as a warning the days of Islam as well as the Feast of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
The whole gate is open every official state events, while for ordinary days the gate is opened that door from the direction of the cathedral that go directly to the door of Al-Fattah.
C. PARK, PARKING PLACE, BRIDGE AND FOUNTAIN
Istiqlal Mosque courtyard around the north, south and east area of 6.85 hectares shall be composed of:
1. Landscape area of 4.15 hectares, divided into 23 locations and each is named for the dominant trees are in these locations. Eg Parks Cambodia and others. Rindangnnya landscape also serves as an urban forest, lived well with some types of birds to add to the beauty of the Istiqlal Mosque complex. Thus making the atmosphere was cool sehinnga mosque will add to fervently pray for prayers.
2. Perparkiran area of 2.15 hectares, which can accommodate approximately 800 vehicles at once through the seven pieces of existing gates. Quality paving for pages, parking and road asphalting made with the method of the class.
3. Because the Istiqlal Mosque courtyard surrounded by a river, then also built three large bridges with a width of 18.6 meters and a length of about 21 to 25 meters. Plus one small bridges for pedestrians, the framework of the bridges is also made of stainless steel.
4. To add to the beautiful panorama of the Istiqlal Mosque complex, in the southern part of the yard is equipped with a fountain placed in the middle and be breaking times Ciliung into two paths, fountain garden is an area of 2803 M2, and the fountain area of 8490 M2, so the total area 11.293 m2. In the middle made a clean water reservoir ring diameter of 45 meters, the number of transmitters fountain nozzles as: 1 piece upright in the middle of the fountain bowls, 17 pieces in the outer ring, and 8 pieces of fruit in circumference in the holding pond water , This fountain can emit water as high as 45 meters.D. MAIN BUILDING AND SUPPORT
1. MAIN BUILDING
HEIGHT: 60 M
LENGTH: 100 M
WIDTH: 100 M
PILE: 2361 pieces
Masjid Istiqlal is a magnificent two-story building. The first floor for offices, meeting rooms, installation of central air conditioning and electricity, showers, toilets and ablution room. The second floor, to the prayer which consists of the main prayer hall and a large open terrace in order to accommodate the pilgrims are abundant especially during the Eid prayer and Eid al-Adha.
The main building with the main prayer hall leads to the Qiblah (MAKKAH), while the large open terrace leading to the National Monument (MONAS).
The main floor is reserved for prayer space either Rawatib or other sunnat prayer located in the main building with a capacity of 61,000 people jama'ah. On the front there is Mihrab where imam leading the prayer congregation, and on the right there is a mihrab elevated pulpit. The floor is covered with a red carpet a generous donation from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
2. LARGE DOME
With a diameter of 45 m, is made of stainless steel framework of West Germany with a weight of 86 tons, while the exterior is coated with ceramic. A diameter of 45 meters is a symbol of respect and gratitude for the independence of the Indonesian nation in 1945 in accordance with the Istiqlal name itself. The bottom around the dome there is calligraphy Yassin letter written by KH Fa'iz a senior Khatthaath of East Java.
From the outside the roof top of the dome-shaped lightning rods installed Moon and Star emblem made of stainless steel with a diameter of 3 meters and weighs 2.5 tons. From the dome strut by 12 pillars diameter of 2.6 meters with a height of 60 meters, 12 pieces of this pillar is a symbol of the birth of Prophet Muhammad SAW figure is 12 Rabi al-Awwal in the Elephant or 20 April 571 M.
All parts in the main building is covered with marble imported directly from Tulungagung area of 36 980 m2.
3. BUILDING INTRODUCTION
High: 52 M
Length: 33 M
Width: 27 M
This section has five (5) located on the floor behind the main building flanked by two (2) wing terrace. 36 980 m2 floor area, lined with 17,300 m2 of marble. Pancangnya pole number as many as 1800 pieces. On top of this building there is a small dome, the main function of this building which every pilgrim can directly to the main building. It also can be used as an extension of a prayer when the main house was full.
4. CORE GIANT
Giant open terrace of 29,800 m2 is situated on the left and behind the main building. This terrace is made to accommodate the pilgrims during the Eid prayer and Eid al-Adha. Directions shaft terrace leads to the National Monument indicates this mosque is the national mosque. Besides this terrace also serves as a place of religious events such as the MTQ and the central patio used for demonstration exercise rituals of Hajj, giant terrace can accommodate about 50,000 pilgrims.
5. porch TOUR / CORRIDOR
Length: 165 M
Width: 125 M
Patio / corridors surround a giant porch and patio / corridor there sekelilingya central pillar in 1800 to shore up the building overhang.
6. TOWER
HEIGHT: 6666 cm = 66.66 M
DIAMETER: 5 M
Building up the tapered tower serves as a Muezzin call to prayer. On it there is a loudspeaker that can voice call to prayer to the area around the mosque.
The majestic tower symbolizes Islamic grandeur and glory of the Muslims. Another specialty, the tower is located in the southern corner of the mosque, with a height of 6,666 cm is attributed to the number of verses of the Qur'an. At the upper end of the tower, standing steel towering into the sky as high as 30 M as a symbol of the number of chapters in the Qur'an.
Tapered spire designed with holes made of thin steel frame. 6666 figure is the symbol of the number of verses contained in the AL Quran, as believed by scholars largely in Indonesia.
E. FLOOR AND LADDER
Ground Floor Istiqlal Mosque entirely covered an area of 25,000 m2 marble ole prepared for office facilities. The original idea of this place will be left open which can be used at any time, but after the bombing at the Istiqlal Mosque we perform the fencing and manufacture of doors located in 1999.
Number of stairs leading to the main prayer floors 11 units. Three of which have a large size and serves as the main staircase: one unit being the north side of the main building, one unit is in preliminary building that can be used straight to the fifth floor, and the other unit is located in the south porch toward the main floor, the stairs of this has a width of 15 M.
Besides, there are 4 units wide staircase with a size 3 M is located at each corner of the main building straight to the fifth floor and in the corners of a giant terrace.
F. FACILITIES AND FACILITIES
The main prayer hall breadth of one hectare can accommodate more than 16,000 worshipers. The space plus balcony 4 levels and wings on the east, south, and north of that area into 36 980 M2 entirely or equal to nearly 4 acres which means it can accommodate a congregation of about 61,000 people.
In the west of the main prayer hall is located dais flanked left and right by a wall covered with marble in which displayed a beautiful Arabic calligraphy reads: ALLAH (north), LA ILAHA ILLA ALLAH MUHAMMADA AL RASULU ALLAH (middle), and MUHAMMAD (south ).
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