Religion has been a major driver of architectural language in any civilization through the world histories. Religious buildings have been known to make a mark and stamp authority within the societies in which they are planted. Islam is one scope of the society that has been at the forefront of good architecture, in all aspects urban and rural and the mosques throughout Africa that have resulted through the exaltation and pursuit of higher moral and spiritual authority is evident.
While the tenets of Islam in architecture, culture and art seems to echo in pattern, rhythm and principles, the resulting architectural birth are so diverse, they throw one into a deeper reflection of style and the man before God.
Here is the journey through African Mosques with one word describing them…
Morocco, Koutoubia Mosque in Marrakech | Rich
Tunisia, Okba Mosque in Kairuan | Deep Rooted
Mauritanie, Nouakchott Mosquee | Stone
Malawi Mosque in Chiunda | Traditional
Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca Morocco | Contented
Guinea, Conakry Mosque | Lofty
Ghana_Larabanga_Mosque | Strewn
Cairo’s Ibn Tulun Mosque | Robust
Djenne, the Great Mosque | Prudent
Burkina Faso Mosque in Bobo Dioulasso | Earthen
Porto Novo Mosque in Benin | Unruffled
South Africa Mosque in Gauteng | Contemporary
Senegal, Great Mosque in Touba | Blue
Nigeria, National Mosque in Abuja | Pedestal
Niger, Mosque in Niamey | Adorned
Mosque in Salaye Liberia | Voluminous
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