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Final selected 10 images for postcards
1) Federal Territory Mosque influenced by 5 countries. Malaysia, Turkey, Iran, Arab & Selimiye.
2) The arabesque design on the wall of the Mihrab is inspired by 6 local flowers.
3) A view from the inside of the Grand Hall towards the large doors and the Main Arch. The women's prayer area is located above.
4) Mimbar - a short flight of steps used as a platform by a preacher in a mosque only on Friday.
Prophet said “the best day in which the sun is raised is the Friday”, every Muslim will attained the Friday congregation.
5) The word Allah done in calligraphy is found on the top of the four main pillars in the Grand prayer Hall.
6) Open spaces in the mosque are used for special occasions. Wedding ceremony and celebrations took place in the mosque are said to be blessed and have good luck.
7) These books are known as "The Books of Blessings" are used among the prayers.
8) The ‘wudu’ taps is a room used for ritual purification before entering the Prayer Hall for prayer. Wudu is the act of washing the face, arms and legs in preparation for prayers.
9) This is the Chinese version of the Al-Quran. Muslims are commanded to perform prayers five times a day.
10) Muslims performing for their prayers at the Grand Prayer Hall. The position is called “ruku’'.