WEEK 6 - ROLES OF UNIVERSITIES & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

     Assalamualikum Wbt. My name is AHMAD HAIKAL SYAHMI BIN OTHMAN, I'm from the department of Arabic language and literature.

Class Overview

 

Today, I went to the mosque with my coworkers, and we saw the facility inside. This is one of the university's duties and responsibilities regarding sustainable development. This mosque has several amenities, including air conditioning, a mosque tube, bookshelves, a place to store glasses, and a large public area with intriguing architecture. This issue is also related to SDG target number four, which is to improve learning quality, goal one, which is to end poverty in all of its manifestations, and goal nine, which is to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and support innovation.

 

Personal Reflection

 

My personal reflection upon this task, what I can say: this is a picture depicting in the mosque as a place of worship that calls people to reflect and pray and affiliate themselves with Allah. The images showcase the architectural splendor and vast tranquility of the prayer hall with its soaring ceilings, intricate designs, and spaciousness for worshippers. The elaborately patterned red carpet shows, like it or not, a symbol of warmth and respect leading the people into their line-up during prayers.

 

The presence of books and a small library shelf shows regard for knowledge in this space, marrying worship with learning and contemplation. In one of the photos, someone was vacuuming, which speaks highly to the care and respect given to keeping the sanctity of this place intact. It's the reminder that the practice of worship is not just spiritual devotions but also physical acts of attention and devotion.

 

In most instances, these pictures exude feelings of calmness, family, and respect, and find the mosque as a site where individualism in reflection as well as collective respect is practiced, spiritual and intellectual efforts merge effortlessly.

 

 

Application Of Learning

 

Knowledge and Education: The picture of the bookshelf in the mosque depicts the emphasis on learning and continuous self-improvement in Islam. Books on religion, philosophy, and many other subjects suggest that places of worship can also be places of learning. This indicates that religious knowledge must go hand in hand with greater education, which can be applied to personal development.

 

 

Spiritual Development: Contemplation of the architectural design of the mosque, prayer space, and religious symbols increases awareness of Islamic cultural and spiritual life. The architectural design of the mosque, considering the serenity of the environment and how well organized it is, may allow the children to learn the importance of cleanliness, discipline, and respect in spiritual settings. Such an environment can help one build on one's appreciation for prayer and meditation in personal and community development.

 

Conclusion

 

These photos capture the serenity, richness in culture, and community in IIUM SHAS Mosque. The images show aspects of the mosque, ranging from structure to the details inside. Each of those elements is indicative of a place-intricate patterns, a well-arranged bookshelf, and showcasing how a mosque is not just a place where one comes to worship but also to learn, serve, and connect.

 

Moreover, photographs remind one of the requirement to care for and show respect towards spaces that are common. They advocate for reflection on spiritual and social functions of the mosque, since faith is about shared responsibility, community service, and perpetual learning. This collage gives you an overall effect of calm, unity, and reverence-most aptly displayed in capturing the essence of the mosque as a space where spirituality, knowledge, and community blend harmoniously.