The chronology and architectural features of Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, Kuala Lumpur

Abdul Rahim, Asiah and Sapian, Abdul Razak and Aripin, Srazali and Zubir, Hazwan and Abd Samad, Nur Amirah (2024) The chronology and architectural features of Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad, Kuala Lumpur. In: ISL@H 2023: 4th International Conference on Islamic Architectural Heritage, 18th - 19th December 2023, Istanbul, Turkiye.

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Abstract

This paper is to present the outcome of an analytical study of the part of Masjid Jamek history and chronology, architectural influences, and the site context of the masjid, and how the structure affects the surrounding context, the culture, the society and the economic activities of Kuala Lumpur until this day. Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad also known as Masjid Jamek Kuala Lumpur is located in Jalan Tun Perak, Kuala Lumpur. The objectives of the studies are: a) Increase the understanding and appreciation of Islamic Architectural Heritage of the Muslim World and outside it, b) Learn the techniques of measured drawings of heritage buildings with an emphasis on the building construction, detailing, research and documentation of the historical aspects of the building and its development, c) Appreciate the total concept and richness of the architectural as well as to be able to value the environment and to understand the socio-economic-cultural way of life of local inhabitants. The methodology applied in this study is using both qualitative and quantitative methods. The data collection for the qualitative method uses interviews, case studies and observation, while the quantitative method uses quantitative observation which involves numerical data and measurements of the building. The data obtained from various methods are documented in reports and measured drawings. In conclusion, this research findings attempt to provide the chronology and history of the masjid for a better understanding of the spreading of Islam in Selangor and the history that led to the establishment of Kuala Lumpur as the national capital of Malaysia.

Item Type:	Proceeding Paper (Invited Papers)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Architectural heritage, history, chronology, architectural features, structure
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA2542.36 Sustainable architecture N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA2545.A1 Architecture and people with disabilities
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Architecture
Depositing User:	Prof. Dato' Sri Ar. Dr. Asiah Abdul Rahim
Date Deposited:	12 Jul 2024 10:50
Last Modified:	14 Jul 2024 01:03
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/113114

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