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Synopsis
Visiting the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is a 'must do' on any visit to Oman. This walking tour takes you through the mosque and its grounds, giving insights into its design and the artists who created this superlative building. Tony Walsh, the author, has written extensively about Oman and operated a tour company in Oman from 1995. The guide is written for a layperson who is interested in understanding the background of this remarkable building.
C o n t e n t s
Chapter 1 ISLAM Page 1
Chapter 2 MOSQUES Page 5
Chapter 3 HISTORY OF THE SULTAN QABOOS GRAND MOSQUE Page 11
Chapter 4 VISITING THE SULTAN QABOOS GRAND MOSQUE Page 13
Chapter 5 THE GARDENS Page 19
Chapter 6 SOUTH COURTYARD Page 23
Chapter 7 THE MEN'S MUSALLA (Prayer Room) Page 29
Chapter 8 CENTRAL COURTYARD Page 41
Chapter 9 RIWAQS Page 43
Chapter 10 WOMEN'S PRAYER ROOM Page 52
Synopsis
Visiting the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque is a 'must do' on any visit to Oman. This book will give you background about Islam in Oman - a clear route through the Mosque so that you not only see it all, and get great photos - and information about the craftspeople involved in the mosque, including from the Welsh countryside and German towns. The guide's interior has a plan of the Mosque and photographs.
This is a book to buy now if you wish to learn about the Mosque rather than simply wander through it and leave without a greater understanding.
This book is available with Colour Photos.
C o n t e n t sChapter 1 ISLAM Chapter 2 MOSQUES Chapter 3 HISTORY OF THE SULTAN QABOOS GRAND MOSQUE Chapter 4 VISITING THE SULTAN QABOOS GRAND MOSQUE Chapter 5 THE GARDENS Chapter 6 SOUTH COURTYARD Chapter 7 THE MEN'S MUSALLA (Prayer Room) Chapter 8 CENTRAL COURTYARD Chapter 9 RIWAQS Chapter 10 WOMEN'S PRAYER ROOM