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Win a travel voucher valued at $150 AUD ($107 USD) courtesy of @webjet_au ! You can use the voucher to purchase a plane ticket or hotel stay for anywhere in the world! All you have to do is follow @webjet_au to enter and each person you tag in the comments below that likes to travel will be an entry for you. Each comment should only have 1 person tagged. Multiple entries are welcome. A random number generator will be used to pick the winner from all the comments. Winner will be announced 2 days from now. And be sure to check out our new blog post - Top mosques to visit around the world! (link in bio)." https://ift.tt/2x39wtL

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Top Mosques to Visit Around the World

Top Mosques to Visit Around the World

  The mosque, more commonly referred to in Arabic as masjid, is a great symbol of unity and faith for the Muslim community. It is a place where Muslims gather to pray, seek Islamic knowledge, attend sermons and Quran classes, as well celebrate religious festivals and gatherings. Many mosques are known for their impressive Islamic architecture.

  Reflective of where and when they were built, mosques showcase varying styles and designs. Some cultures have even elevated mosque-building to an art form. You can’t help but to stop and be in awe of these holy marvels. I’ve compiled a list of the top mosques you should visit around the world. But first you’ll need to book your trip – you can find great packages with Webjet Exclusives where they often have tours which include visiting some of these stunning mosques.

    Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque (Abu Dhabi, UAE)

  The largest mosque in the UAE, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque combines both modern and classic Islamic architectures for a truly spectacular masterpiece. This work of art is one of the world’s largest mosques and has the capacity for an impressive 40,000 worshippers. The Shiekh Zayed Grand Mosque draws its inspiration from Persian, Mughal, and the Alexandrian Mosque of Abu al-Abbas al-Mursi Mosque in Egypt, and also the Indo-Islamic architecture of the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan.

  Did you know? The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque contains the world’s largest hand knotted carpet!

    Badshahi Mosque (Lahore, Pakistan)

  Badshahi Mosque is one of Pakistan’s most iconic sights. Heavily influenced by heavily influenced by Persian architectural styles, this mosque is covered by stone carvings with white marble inlays on red sandstone. A huge accomplishment for the Mughal Empire, the Badshani Mosque was also the largest mosque in the world for centuries.

  Did you know? The Badshahi Mosque can accommodate 100,000 worshipers within its courtyard, making it the 2nd biggest mosque in terms of capacity!

    Sheikh-Lotfollah Mosque (Isfahan, Iran)

    Sheikh-Lotfollah Mosque is a masterpiece of Iranian architecture. It is best known for its incredible decoration of blue and turquoise tiles and the stunning inside of its dome, which is decorated with blue and gold artwork. The exterior of the dome is richly covered in cream tiles which change colour throughout the day from cream to pink – sunset is the perfect time to catch this. The mosque is unusual because it doesn’t have a minaret or a courtyard, and because it has steps leading up to the entrance. This is likely to be because it was originally intended to be private to the royal court.

  Did you know? If you stand at the entrance gate of the inner hall and look at the center of the dome, a peacock, whose tail is the sunrays coming in from the hole in the ceiling, can be seen.

  The Great Mosque of Xi’An (China, Xi’an)

  Islam was introduced to China by the Arabian merchants during the Tang dynasty, when many settled. The Great Mosque of Xi’An was built to honour the founders of Islam in China. It is still the largest and one of the most important Islamic holy places in China. The mosque is a perfect blend of Chinese architecture and Islamic art, with its oriental pavilions and courtyards decorated with Islamic inscriptions. It’s a fascinating representation of Islamic diversity. 

    Hassan II Mosque (Casablanca, Morocco)

    The largest mosque in Morocco, Hassan II Mosque, fuses Islamic architecture and Moroccan aspects, and reflects Moorish influences, while having an urban design. The mosque extends out over the Atlantic Ocean and allows worshippers to pray directly over the sea. There is even a small section of glass flooring allowing you to see the water splashing the rocks below.

The mosque is topped by a 210m-tall minaret, which shines a laser beam towards Mecca at night. In addition to this modern high-tech call to prayer, the mosque also has a heated floor, and a retractable roof.

Did you know? The minaret is the tallest in the world!

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I call this the Make Dua Bridge lol! This unique pedestrian bridge is located in Ba Ba Hills, Vietnam. In these special 10 days of Dhul Hijjah and especially on the Day of Arafat, let's all ask Allah for whatever our hearts desire alongside the hujjaj and remember there is no dua (prayer) too big. Thanks to @arfan_zahid for this weeks #featurefriday https://ift.tt/2PeaJpo

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A few weekks back, I visited Amazons's "Spheres" located in downtown Seattle at Amazon's headquarters! Newly opened in 2018, this conservatory was created as an employee lounge and workspace for employees to think and work differently while surrounded by over 40,000 plants from over 30 countries! In the hustle and bustle of this concrete-filled world, we can easily forget that we came from the Earth just like all plants and we too will die and return to the dirt just like all plants. Plants take in CO2 and turn it into freah clean oxygen. We too should take the filth we are surrounded by and turn it into positives vibes and share the fruits and unique talents that God has given us with the world :) #ifeelikeYasminMogahed @seattlespheres https://ift.tt/2uKPcfy

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Don't be like the person who appreciates the world but never inquires about the one who created the world. https://ift.tt/2LuWgmT

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Mount Fitz Roy located at the border of Argentina and Chile taken by @bilal_photography MashAllah, he has some really stunning pictures! If you know of other talented Muslim photographers, please share in the comments below. #featurefriday https://ift.tt/2NcIkhz

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This is PappaRoti's canadian speciality called "Maple Eh!" which I tried in Vancouver recently. Its a freshly baked "roti bun" coated with a sweet caramelized coffee caramel cream and a secret pocket of salted butter in the middle and topped with maple syrup, making them irresistible to anyone who takes just one bite! You will succumb to its crisp, crunchy exterior and its hot, fluffy inside which encapsulates the perfect mix of sweet and salty. SO GOOD! In 14 years, over 400 PappaRoti cafes and kiosks have opened their doors across Asia, the Middle East, Australia, England and now North America. All this was started by a single Muslim woman who had a dream and opened the first PappaRoti store in Malaysia in 2003, mashAllah. #followyourdreams https://ift.tt/2uohvPT

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Here is a list of 7 things that everyone should think about on American Independence Day (July 4th): 1. Morocco, a Muslim-majority country, is the first country in the world to recognize the independence of the United States. 2. George Washington, the first U.S. president, welcomed Muslim immigrants to the United States. 3. Benjamin Franklin, the famed diplomat and scientist, welcomed the mufti of Constantinople, now Istanbul, to come share the message of Islam in Philadelphia. 4. Many American Muslims were enslaved before, during and after the American Revolution, a fact not known by many U.S. citizens. Slavery and racial injustice have deep roots in the country. 5. Representative Keith Ellison of Minnesota swore his allegiance to the U.S. Constitution on a Qur’an owned by Thomas Jefferson, who also welcomed Muslims into the fabric of American society. 6. There is a tribute to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) inside the U.S. Supreme Court building. The tribute refers to Muhammad as one of the greatest lawgivers in history, alongside Moses, among others. 7. There has never been an America without Islam. Credit : Craig Considine https://ift.tt/2u365ka

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Wise words from @themuslimmzungu I feel a bit ambivalent about coming to a mosque as a tourist rather than as a worshipper. The Sheykh Abu Zayed Mosque in Abu Dhabi is “new” and shiny and indeed breathtaking in both scale and design — it was hard to refrain myself from snapping away, like the gentleman in this picture. But when my eyes were looking through the camera lens, I found that they were detracted from looking inward into the state of my own impoverished soul. Concerned with capturing trivial things as these worldly aesthetics, I’d forgotten to seize this moment to purify and beautify the remote enclaves of my self with a little bit of humility and God-consciousness. I realize now that the answer to this predicament is not to stop going to mosques or to deny the magnificence of these incredible places of worship before me; rather, I simply need to remember that mosques are beautiful for a reason. Mosques call our attention to the possibility that if such beautiful gems could be conceived by mere mortal hands in this world, what celestial architectural masterpieces has the Divine Creator saved in store for the next? https://ift.tt/2IC6bVo

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Eid Mubarak to you all! This is why Turkish Airlines is awesome, spreading Eid greetings all over the world! May Allah accept our good deeds, forgive our sins, and help us take off to a fresh start! Ameen. https://ift.tt/2JN2MVd

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Ramadan Mubarak to you all! 🕌 In the words of Shaykha Fariha Fatima: "We ask to fast from all that Allah does not love for us, and to feast on what the Beloved loves for us. Let us certainly fast from the limited mind, and all that it conjures up. Let us fast from fear, apart from fear and awe of Allah’s majesty. Let us fast from thinking that we know, when Allah alone is the Knower. Let us fast from thinking negatively of anyone. Let us fast from our manipulations and strategies. Let us fast from all complaint about the life experiences that Allah gives us. Let us fast from our bad habits and our reactions. Let us fast from desiring what we do not have. Let us fast from obsession. Let us fast from despair. Let us fast from not loving our self, and from denying our heart. Let us fast from selfishness and self-centered behavior. Let us fast from thinking that only what serves us is important. Let us fast from seeing reality only from our own point of view. Let us fast from seeing any reality other than Allah, and from relying on anything other than Allah. Let us fast from desiring anything other than Allah and Allah’s Prophets and friends, and our own true self. Essentially, let us fast from thinking that we have any existence separate from Allah.” https://ift.tt/2L67rCE

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We're back to our daily grinds at work, but we'll be sharing more from our trip to the Pacific Northwest and a blog post soon insha'Allah! It feels like there's so much we didn't have time to see since we visited three beautiful cities in one week... but I've come to realize that that's okay. While traveling it's part of our human nature to be either "maximizers" (packing as much as possible into our day) or "satisficers" (accepting what we've experienced as good enough). Personally, I can be a maximizer and set high expectations, trying to visit every place on our list. Thankfully Zain is more of a satisficer - he's the more realistic one who reminds me to be grateful for what we got to experience. Research shows that satisficers tend to be happier than maximizers so if you're like me, make a conscious effort to keep your expectations reasonable and remember that traveling is a beautiful experience in and of itself, no matter how many items you get to cross of your list. 😊 Which one are you? Maximizer, satisficer, or a mix of both? https://ift.tt/2IcV0Dh

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Canada: a land of stunning natural beauty, diversity, and multiculturalism. We can't wait to come back! https://ift.tt/2FP05iY

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Canada: a land of stunning natural beauty, diversity, and multiculturalism. We can't wait to come back! https://ift.tt/2FQFCKG

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We prayed Jum'uah yesterday at the beautiful Masjid Ar-Rahman in North Vancouver (which used to be a church). We love that the masjid offers counseling for individuals, marriage and families, addiction, substance abuse, and rehabilitation. It's refreshing to see the Muslim community embrace mental health services. Does your local masjid offer these? What do you think are some roadblocks to remove the stigma around counseling in our communities? @northvanmasjid https://ift.tt/2IbvSA3

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We're exploring the beautiful Pacific Northwest this week (Portland, Seattle, and Vancouver). Follow along on our insta story and let us know below if you have any suggestions! https://ift.tt/2jmSU8M