Women and space in masjid architecture: Patterns, principles & perspectives

• Main Authors: Mohd Nawawi, Norwina, Abdul Rahim, Zaiton, Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita, Jahn Kassim, Puteri Shireen
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: MPH Group Printing (M) Sdn Bhd 2016
• Subjects: HQ1101 Women. Feminism; H Social Sciences (General); NA Architecture; NA4590 Religious buildings
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/55827/1/55827_Women%20and%20space%20in%20masjid%20architecture.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/55827/

This chapter address concerns of spaces for women in masjid. The chapter discussed the various hadiths that provide ample reason why women are part of the masjid environment although women are not compulsory to attend congregational prayers in the masjid as Men. Spaces that include entry and exit we...