Children friendly masjid: physical layout and perspective of children and families

Abu Bakar, Aniza and Mohd Bohori, Nur Ayuni and Azmi, Mohamad Hafis (2019) Children friendly masjid: physical layout and perspective of children and families. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 9 (1). pp. 1-21. E-ISSN 2637-0026

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Abstract

Children friendly masjid is a concept of masjid design that welcomes children and their families. Masjid is one of the important institutions to know and love Allah SWT, gain knowledge, empower, and unite the ummah. However, the current masjid design may have overlooked on the needs of children and their family as can be seen from several masjid design guidelines such as the Garis Panduan dan Peraturan bagi Perancangan Bangunan 2015 from Jabatan Perdana Menteri (JPM), Deraf Garis Panduan Perancangan Masjid dan Surau 2011 from Jabatan Perancangan Bandar dan Desa Semenanjung Malaysia (JPBD), and the Architecture and Asset Management of Masjid from Malaysian Standard (MS2577:2014). The implication of these guidelines possibly causes the current design of masjid that might be less children friendly. Hence, it could lead to the discouragement for this group of people in coming to the masjid. Muslim youth can be shaped with good morality if they become close and familiar to masjid at the earliest stage. This study aims to identify the holistic design approach of masjid that addresses the needs of families with young children mainly. Taking the Masjid Al-Ridhuan (MAR), Hulu Kelang as the case study site, the spatial arrangement of the masjid, the behavior of children and their space utilization, and the perspective from the parents and children regarding the needs on spaces at the masjid are being identified by applying methods such as site inventory, observation, and a semi-structured interview. The finding indicates that MAR demonstrates some criteria for a children friendly environment. This study offers new insights into formulating new design approach and guideline towards children friendly masjid (CFM).

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3434/75028
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Masjid design, Children-friendly masjid, Design guidelines, Perception study, Children and families
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA4100 Special classes of buildings > NA4590 Religious buildings N Fine Arts > Islamic art and architecture > Islamic decoration
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Landscape Architecture Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design
Depositing User:	Dr. Aniza Abu Bakar
Date Deposited:	09 Oct 2019 10:45
Last Modified:	09 Oct 2019 10:45
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/75028

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