4 Reasons Why The Baitur Rauf Jame Mosque in Dhaka is The Epitome Of Peace And Solidarity

Designed by Architect Marina Tabassum, the Baitur Rauf Jame Mosque has recently garnered a lot of attention for not just its state of the art design, but what also the harmony and serenity that surrounds it. Here are 4 reasons that deem it an awe-inspiring structure in Uttara.

Inspiration

The light through the slit marking the Qibla reaches right to the far eastern wall, creating a shaft of light that stretches across the prayer hall

Both peace and art is reflected on the walls of inside the mosque premise. Aga Khan Award for Architecture for 2016 winning architect Marina Tabassum designed it keeping Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)’s mosque and his way of life in mind.

Unity

The prayer hall is a carefully scaled and proportioned volume that is contemplative in nature, is evenly lit to enhance the feeling of all as equal – Bait Ur Rouf Mosque, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

The mosque is open for people of all gender, age or religion, the way it used to be during the time of our prophets. The mosque seeks no prejudice or judgment; hence it unites all under one sacred roof. There is no hierarchical position for the imam rather it promotes social interactions among people of all kinds of social backgrounds.

Environment

Late afternoon sun showing the long shadows formed by the Jali brick formation, where light and ventilation are naturally provided – Bait Ur Rouf Mosque, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

It is also one of the most well-thought mosques in Bangladesh that is not air-conditioned rather it uses the natural light and ventilation to create a natural ambiance and discourage extravagance in life.

Roots

Cleanliness is next to Godliness, and the khadem constantly sweeps the floor keeping it spotless.

The mosque revives the essence of the Islamic way of life instructed by our prophets that has somehow been altered with time and people.

Photo: Shahidul Alam