Trip to Sheikh Zayed Mosque

The past weekend I went to Abu Dhabi to visit my friends and we visited Sheikh Zayed Mosque for Friday prayers.

I have to admit that I had to keep my eyes closed during the khutba and the prayer so as to not be distracted by its beauty.

It is just… unbelievable.

Read the wiki article for more info… and for photos, check out the photo album I uploaded.

For my only color blind reader: >>>>link<<<<

Be stunned and enjoy.

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29 Responses to “Trip to Sheikh Zayed Mosque”

za3tar mumbled on August 17th, 2008 at 8:37 pm

Wow amazing architecture. I keep thinking whether or not they “over did it” here. But i guess this is a great thing to leave the generations to come.



starwish mumbled on August 17th, 2008 at 9:04 pm

Wow! Simply magnificent!



7aki Fadi mumbled on August 18th, 2008 at 6:44 am

never seen anything so amazing!



N. mumbled on August 18th, 2008 at 9:15 am

mashallah, that’s reallly something!



hamza mumbled on August 18th, 2008 at 9:46 am

wikipedia confused me. in the same article, it said it is the 3rd largest mosque and in another paragraph, they said it is the 6th largest mosque. :S



Xtr lash mumbled on August 18th, 2008 at 1:27 pm

Mashallah! What a splendid feat of architecture! Totally breathtaking! I can tell you this since I am a Civil Engineer. I mean, look at its floral marble designs, tall minarets, and giant pillars. And now ever since tours of the mosque are allowed to non-Muslims (just like the Omayad Mosque in Damascus), tourists are flocking to this spectacular place.
However, I am glad that they are forced to cover themselves completely (black-clad) since you don’t want to see inappropriate attires in such a holy place.
KJ: You did great job of capturing the splendour of the place… but I have a question:
I couldn’t help but notice the amazing clarity of your camera and the depth of field in the pictures of your blog. Do you have a digital SLR or are you using a normal compact camera? And regarding those close shots- what is the size of the aperture lens? Care to share a trade secret? Lol



KJ mumbled on August 18th, 2008 at 2:06 pm

za3tar -
I think they overdid it a bit but at least this time it does look good.

starwish -
It is, isn’t it!

7aki -
It was quite an experience to be there :)

N -
Yup :)

Hamza -
Correct it then :P That’s why it is open to public LOL

Xtr Lash -
It really is a piece of art. I’ve never been that awestruck honestly! Regarding your question, I use the Canon 400D and the 17-70mm Sigma. Aperture depends on the shot. Any one in specific?



hussein mumbled on August 18th, 2008 at 7:12 pm

It’s the ugliest architecture i ever seen in my life! the collage of many pieces from here and there was the killing term of the mosque’s design.

Anyway, it’s satisfying many tastes of people who would love to see golden and shiny parts everywhere to feel the fake Luxury.



KJ mumbled on August 18th, 2008 at 7:38 pm

hussein -
If anyone goes to any mosque for the sake of enjoying any form of luxury has got their priorities wrong



dandooneh mumbled on August 18th, 2008 at 11:28 pm

the pictures are just amazing mashallah..
specially the flowers on marble and the main gate , mashallah very beautiful ..



dandooneh mumbled on August 18th, 2008 at 11:29 pm

the pictures are amazing ,mashallah great views specially the main gate and the flowers on marble ..
mashallah very beautifull



LostWithin mumbled on August 19th, 2008 at 10:59 am

It is really beautiful ! I loved the walls and floors with their floral patterns but I think it was over done ! the money they spent on all this could’ve been donated or used to build other mosques !!



hussein mumbled on August 19th, 2008 at 6:49 pm

i agree. but for me, in any mosque i visit, i would like to keep my eyes open while praying and not being distracted by ugly designs and shiny ornaments.

oh beautiful! wow it’s so nice! Amazing ..etc, are just a feelings of fake Luxury, and far a way from the original purposes of Mosques’ designs.

Simplicity is the new enemy of the Arabian Tastes.



Hani Obaid mumbled on August 20th, 2008 at 12:54 am

Not to be disagreeable :!: , but I don’t like all the little domes on the outside. I like the inside especially the decorated columns, but I can’t help but think what a waste to put all that money on a mosque. Oh well, I guess there are worse things he could have spent it on.



Ali mumbled on August 21st, 2008 at 4:59 pm

Money Money Money
Always Funny
In a rich man’s world!



Ms Loala mumbled on August 21st, 2008 at 9:00 pm

Wow mashalla it looks amazing.
Wa tqabal allah :)



Ms Loala mumbled on August 21st, 2008 at 9:01 pm

It’s amazing mashalla.
Taqabal allah :)



Tee mumbled on August 22nd, 2008 at 5:49 pm

Mumble I will!

Got here through 7aki’s blog and glad I did :D  <– that’s one weird looking smiley.  Beautiful artwork! The mosque and your photos!
Will be back :)



Tee mumbled on August 22nd, 2008 at 5:51 pm

Hey! The smiley with the lipstick gone awry doesn’t show! :emotion:



Maher mumbled on August 23rd, 2008 at 4:23 am

zay 3orse inshallah!
esma3…sho ra2yak ne3mal 3oros hada el jama3e? 3refto? lol
elleee meeet alf wa7ad betjawazo be nafs el hotel! lol



hisham mumbled on August 23rd, 2008 at 5:21 pm

woooooooow… great pics mate, really a great masjed.



eshda3wa mumbled on August 23rd, 2008 at 8:27 pm

beautiful mashallah



Maher mumbled on August 25th, 2008 at 10:39 pm

KJ, you just got tagged dude!
farjeena mawahbak! 8)



hihemr mumbled on September 5th, 2008 at 12:10 pm

hi~
i m going to the Grand Mosque
so thatz y i m here ~
1) i wonder how can i get there ?
2) how much is the fee
3) do i need to make a booking before going there ?
4) which day is better to go ?
thank you ~



KJ mumbled on September 5th, 2008 at 1:41 pm

hihemr -
1 - it’s the biggest structure there you can’t miss it.
2 - there is no fee. It is a mosque!
3 - You don’t need to book. Just walk in.
4 - I guess any day but Friday.



hihemr mumbled on September 8th, 2008 at 10:23 am

but …. i dunno how to get there ……………
so would u tell me ?
is there any landmarks around ?



hihemr mumbled on September 8th, 2008 at 10:24 am

but i dunno how to get there …
so.. would u tell me ?
is there any landmarks around ?
thank you



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ellen mumbled on November 12th, 2008 at 3:48 am

ur shots for the sheikh zayed mosque is amazing,ive been passing to this mosque every time but i never imagined that its so beautifull inside and now 1 need to go to visit the mosque to see it by myself:emotion: thank you for sharing the haring photos with us



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