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Reinterpreting Mosque Design with Basic Principle Rahmatan Lil’alamin

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Andry Widyowijatnoko1, *
1School of Architecture, Planning and Policy Development, Institut Teknologi Bandung, Bandung, 40132, Indonesia
*Corresponding author. Email: andry@itb.ac.id
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Andry Widyowijatnoko
Available Online 26 June 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-420-4_21How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Mosque; Rahmatan lil’alamin; Timber; Bamboo
Abstract

Mosques in Indonesia are dominated by the use of domes, which are widely believed to be a representation of Islamic architecture. However, the history of dome use is inseparable from the reason of wide-span technology. Unfortunately, the tradition passed down from generation to generation is its form, not the essence of its wide-span technology. In fact, the inappropriate use of domes caused the destruction of many mosques during the earthquakes in Lombok and Palu in 2018. In designing mosques, architects should adhere to the basic principle of the descent of Islam, which is to provide mercy for the universe (rahmatan lil'alamin). This principle is translated in the design and construction of the Annur Aceh Mosque in Lombok and the Nurulhasanah Aceh Mosque in Palu in terms of wide-span technology to prevent interruptions in prayer lines, empower the local economy, and use natural materials to reduce emissions and even act as a carbon sink. This paper aims to reveal the design approach taken and explain the various challenges encountered during the construction of the two mosques..

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Religious Architecture (ICRA 2024)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
26 June 2025
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978-2-38476-420-4
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2352-5398
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-420-4_21How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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