Why??? =_="

Why??? =_="



The reason why the old mosque has threes layers of roof:  

 

      The old mosque have three layers of roof because to symbolise three stages of life which is the "jah" Belanda and to welcome various cultures among the villagers,: 

      The mousqe has three layers of roof, with a shape likes a pyramid . The gap between these layers   allow the air flow and light directly into the mosque. The people believed the most upper layer is the "royalty of muslim to Allah S.W.T", the 2nd layer, "relation of human between human", and the third layer is " the relation of human and God in Univers.



 Example of mosque with three layers of roof:



Masjid Kampung Batak Rabit

 

 

 



Majid Jamek, Melacca



The mosque is located at Kampung Batak Rabit, Teluk Intan, Perak. The original structure of the mosque is said to be not less than 100 years old. Some modern renovations have been made through the year until now.

 

 

Masjid Agung Demak

 

The Masjid Agung Demak is located in the city Demak,not least than 10km from the semarang Jawa Tengah, was one of the oldest mosque in the Hipelato. The mosque was build by the 9 wali or wali songgo. The elements of the mosque has it's own meaning make it a unique and special. The material used for the construction is mainly wood.

 

 

One of the research found that the 3 stages of roof is the symbol for each individual those who commit devout, starting from MUSLIM, MUKMIN and MUHSIN.

• MUSLIM: is the person who has obey and actualize the rukun Islam.

• MUKMIN: is the islam people who devout toward the rukun Iman.

• MUHSIN: is the people who have been nice and hate toward "maksiat", and afraid to go in to the hell

 

 

3Layers of roof has its own significant in Islam:

• 1st roof  -menjunjung Syariat

• 2nd roof -menguasai Hakikat

 

•  3rd roof  -mencapai Maarifat

On top of the roof is (pointed toward the sky or sometimes with star and crescent shape)