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Al-Azim Mosque
 
Al-Azim Mosque (State Mosque)
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Located about 3km from Melaka town the mosque was constructed in March 14, 1984 and fully completed and used in January 12, 1990.The project cost RM19.5 million and officiated by DYMM Seri Paduka Baginda Yang Dipertuan Agong Sultan Azlan Shah on July 13, 1990, equivalent with 20 Zulhijjah 1410H in Muslim calendar.

Masjid Al-Azim has several specialties:

Pilgrims Capacity 11 700 People
Height From Bottom To Top 135.11 Feet
Tower Height 188.0 Feet
Lenght Between Pillar 105.0 Feet
Main Beam Length 5 x 5x 60 - 105 Feet
Pillar Height 45.6 Feet
Roof Structure Height 110.0 Feet


The mosque consists of:

  • The Main Prayer Hall
  • Meeting Room
  • Mezzanine
  • Imam Room
  • VIP Room
  • Ladies and Gents Change Room
  • Ladies and Gents 'Wuduk' Room
  • Mosque officer houses
  • Parking Lot
  • Garden Art Landscape

Al-Azim Mosque model was prepared by an Architectural Committee that considered all Malay and Islamic traditional unique architecture. The unique design of the mosque enables us to see it from two- dimension, inside and outside.

The mosque outside square base is match with the square three level roof. The idea was taken from the first mosque built by Nabi Muhammad S.A.W. which stands on four Islamic elements, the base represent 'Syariah' (Islamic Law), first level represent 'Tariqat' (way to be with Allah), second level represent 'Haqiqat' (the truth of Allah) and the third level represent 'Makrifat' (knowing Allah).

Al-Azim minaret stands tall at 188 feet with a pentagon symbolize the Islamic commandment. Besides as a place for the 'bilal' to call on 'Azan' it is also as the mosque landmark.

 

 
 
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