Mosque Minbar

Minbar; It is a high building on which a sermon is read in a mosque or masjid. In general, it is built to coincide with the right side of the mihrab inside the mosque in terms of architecture. The Minbar, which is designed with stairs so that the imam can address the congregation from a high place, has an integral structure within the mosque.

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Different Names of Minbar’s In Different Cultures

Although minbars have the same function in Islamic geography, they may have different names. The different names used for the pulpit are;

Minbar,
Mimbar,
Mosque Pulpit can be sorted.

Mimbar is generally used in Indonesia, Malaysia, and India origin geographies. Mosque Pulpit can be used in Europe and America. Considering that Islam is a religion lived all over the world, this list can be extended a little longer. But in the end, all of them have the same function in the mosque.

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What are the Raw Materials Which the Mosque Minbar or the Mimbar Masjid Manufactured?

A Minbar can be made of materials such as;

Wood,
Marble,
Tile,
Brick.

Mosque Tile Minbar The raw material of the minbar can provide valuable information in terms of the geographical possibilities, mastery, intelligence, and experience of that region. With the change in raw materials, the appearance of the pulpit and its effect on the area also change.

Today, minbars have five, seven, nine, or more steps, regardless of the raw material. It does not matter at this point why the pulpit was built. Recently, marble minbars have been preferred in large mosques, while wooden minbars have been preferred more for small mosques.

The Adventure of the Minbar Called the Mimbar or Mosque Pulpit in the History of Islam

There was no pulpit in the Masjid an-Nabawi, built by the Prophet in Medina. Due to the increase in the congregation, about seven years after the Hijrah, the first pulpit was made of tamarisk wood, had two steps, and was a sitting place. It was built so that the lectures and sermons of the Prophet could be heard more easily.

According to rumors, the first person who used the pulpit was Hz. İbraham (Fâkihî, III, 209; Taberânî, XX, 167)

Although the Abbasids made it obligatory to make the pulpits with three steps to respect the prophet, after a while, the pulpit consisting of nine steps became common. This figure reached up to seventeen in Islamic geography.

The pulpit was used for different functions in some periods after the prophet. The caliphs were taking allegiance on this pulpit, and the kadis were looking in front of this pulpit with the thought that those who would swear or testify in some major cases would be influenced by it and refrain from telling lies.

Mosque Minbar or Masjid Mimbar Design

We said that the expressions “Mosque Minbar” or “Masjid Mimbar” actually mean the same thing. One is used globally and the other is generally used in Islamic geography in Far East countries. So, what does this mean for MosqueBuild.com?

We imagine and manufacture the same things for both Mosque Minbar Design and Masjid Mimbar Design. As we, as a company, are generally inspired by Seljuk and Ottoman Mosque architecture, our architectural line is at a point where it will be admired all over the world.

Masjid Mimbar Wood

We have said that the minbars of mosques or masjids are usually made of marble or wood. Our company is quite assertive about both marble and wooden pulpit.

This masjid mimbar wood workmanship, which is widely used especially in the far Asian geography, is the choice of our customers with its aesthetic and eye-catching stance and durability that will defy years.

We leave you the link to our masjid mimbar wood products for you to review. We strongly recommend that you review it before making a decision.

The Parts That Make Up the Minbar

Minbars consist of parts that are indispensable and have different functions. While some pieces complement the pulpit, they are also preferred to provide an aesthetic appearance to the area. These parts, which are made according to both traditions and architectural style, are of great importance for the pulpit. The essential parts of the pulpit are listed below.

Things to Consider in Choosing the Minbar

When choosing the architecture of the minbar, consider its harmony with the altar and the pulpit.
The minbar is usually on the right, making an angle of 90 degrees with the mihrab. But in some minbar architectural schools, it continues to the right as a continuation of the mihrab. What style of mosque pulpit you choose here is entirely up to you. We will advise you in the best possible way in this regard.
We described the mosque pulpit as the place where the imam ascends to the congregation during the sermon. Therefore, according to the architecture of the mosque, a suitable height should be chosen where the entire congregation can be seen.
The number of stairs is usually seven or nine. It is possible to increase or decrease it according to the state of the mosque’s architecture. However, you should not disturb the architectural harmony in the mosque by choosing a pulpit with a very extreme number of stairs.
There is no special advantage or disadvantage for a pulpit to be marble, wood, or tile. You can choose the pulpit raw material to beautify the interior of the mosque.
When choosing the architecture of the mosque pulpit, consider its harmony with the altar and the pulpit.
The mosque pulpit is usually on the right, making an angle of 90 degrees with the mihrab. But in some minbar architectural schools, it continues to the right as a continuation of the mihrab. What style of pulpit you choose here is entirely up to you. We will advise you in the best possible way in this regard.
We described the mosque minbar as the place where the imam ascends to the congregation during the sermon. Therefore, according to the architecture of the mosque, a suitable height should be chosen where the entire congregation can be seen.
The number of stairs is usually seven or nine. It is possible to increase or decrease it according to the state of the mosque’s architecture. However, you should not disturb the architectural harmony in the mosque by choosing a pulpit with a very extreme number of stairs.
There is no special advantage or disadvantage for a pulpit to be marble, wood, or tile. You can choose the pulpit raw material to beautify the interior of the mosque.
While the minbar made of marble is very solid, you can reach the pinnacle of aesthetics and elegance with the pulpit made of wood. At the same time, you can produce very economical solutions with tile marble.
Since the marble minbar is very heavy, it has a disadvantage in terms of transportation cost and wooden marble is vulnerable to fire threat. On the tile marble, you cannot see any aesthetic structure over the indentations. The architectural structure of the tile pulpit is different from the others.
Whatever raw material you choose, try to get the best quality. Remember, the minbar is not a short-term material. This material, which will be used for many years, should not cause you any problems.
The master who processes that raw material is as important as the raw material from which the minbar is made. Meet MosqueBuild.com to meet pulpit masters who love their job.
Recently, we see that some minbar masters have been producing very decorated and colorful minbars. Although the final decision is yours, our architectural experience is that such pulpits distract the congregation and after a while, they cease to be attractive. As a company, we always favor simple nobility.
Do not include items other than Islamic motifs on your minbars.
As we say for every product, price is not the only criterion. Research the master and the company that will make your minbar, and make sure that the company has a corporate structure that will keep in touch with you for possible repairs and modifications.

In Islamic culture, the minbar means much more than a minbar.

The minbar has been used both to give different messages from the point of view of the mosque’s builder and to express meaning from an architectural point of view. In some pulpits, numerical expressions specific to the sultan of the period were engraved, and in some pulpits, the elements of the country’s culture were animated.

The wooden pulpit of Bursa Ulu Mosque, which impresses those who see it with its design, also contains a very important message.

It is known that the Bursa Ulu Mosque pulpit is composed of more than 6666 geometric objects. It is claimed that the earth and solar system are also depicted on the pulpit of Bursa Ulu Mosque, which was built 232 years before Galileo, who was tried and sentenced to death by burning for saying “The world is spinning” in 632.

Masjid Mimbar Photos

We have prepared great Masjid Mimbar Photos for you on our site. You can view them all by clicking. All minbar photos on our site are produced using advanced technology and masterfully, which is the legacy of an ancient civilization.

When you examine the masjid mimbar photos on our site, you will see very easily that the work we do is not just construction work, but an artistic design and manufacturing process that has been going on and perfected for hundreds of years.

FAQ

1. What is the Minbar in a Mosque?

Minbar is a structure with stairs on which the sermon is read. In general, it is built to coincide with the right side of the mihrab inside the mosque in terms of architecture. It is also defined as an integrative building inside the mosque designed with stairs so that the imam can address the congregation from a high place. The pulpit can optionally be made of various materials such as wood, marble, and brick.

2. Why is a Minbar important in a Mosque?

The minbar is a stepped architectural element on which the orator in mosques rises to better look and hear his voice while giving a sermon. It is a very valuable place in the eyes of Muslims because it is the place where Islam is explained and the person who lives the religion best in the society comes out and gives a sermon to Muslims.

3. Can you build the same Mimbar as Masjid Nabawi Mosque?

Definitely yes. We can make the same minbar for you in any mosque or masjid in the world. We can even design and manufacture the minbar of your dreams for you, provided that it is within the Islamic architectural line.

4. Where is Pulpit in a Mosque is Called?

The pulpit is usually positioned to form a 90-degree angle to the mihrab in mosques. Especially in the school called “Arabic Mosque Architecture” the mimbar is like a piece that continues on the right side of the mihrab.