00:10Talk about Islamabad and not mention Faisal Mosque
00:12This could be so
00:14Today we will talk about this magnificent and white pearl-like building.
00:18This is not just a sham
00:19Rather, it is a place where modernity and centuries-old Islamic history seem to be embracing each other.
00:25So let's embark on this journey
00:28What are we going to see in today's episode?
00:30Let's take a quick look at this
00:31We'll start with a royal vision of it.
00:34Then we will see how it broke the traditional art of building.
00:36After that, there will be discussion on the design of its famous Badawi camp.
00:40Then we'll explore the amazing fun parks inside Majdit
00:43And finally, we will see how it has become a new friendship gathering.
00:47The first part was an imperial vision and its geographical and political context.
00:52Look, when in 1969 the plan was being hatched to make Islamabad the independent government of Pakistan.
00:58So it was very clear in the mind of Mansooba Saaj that there should be such a huge Ushshan Ghori Masjid here.
01:03Which will become the identity of this new city in the whole world.
01:06Now let's look at its timeline.
01:08In 1966, Saudi Arabia's then-Farma Rawaz Shaf Asal came to Pakistan.
01:12So he announced funding for the construction of this grand mosque.
01:15Then in 1968, a banal national competition was held to finalize its design.
01:20which was won by Widad Dalouk
01:21Its foundation stone was laid by Shah Khalid in 1976.
01:24And after 10 years of hard work, this magnificent building was completed in 1986.
01:29Well, one more important thing
01:31Shah Faisal was martyred in 1975.
01:34So to pay tribute to him, this mosque was named Faisal Mosque after him.
01:39Went
01:39It is also important to know how much was spent on this huge project.
01:44At that time, the total amount was 120 million Saudi riyals, which is approximately $130 million today.
01:50And all this funding was provided by the Saudi government.
01:55This is actually a very brilliant example of the separatist tension between the two countries.
02:00So who was the person who designed this mosque?
02:04His name was Vidat Daloke
02:06This young Turkish architect surprised everyone in the 1968 Banal Separatist contest.
02:11His design was chosen because he thought completely different from the traditional massage design.
02:17He presented a new and remarkable vision for Pakistan that attracted the attention of the entire world.
02:23Took
02:24And with this we come to the second part of our
02:26A departure from traditional construction methods and a completely new vision for a new government
02:31This design essentially followed the principles of traditional mosque design that had been prevalent in this region for centuries.
02:37was completely changed
02:39Now understand the difference
02:41If you bring to mind any traditional mosque like Badshahi Mosque
02:45So you will see circles, domes, big arches and a high four walls
02:49Isn't it? But look at the Faisal Mosque, its exact opposite.
02:52Here you will see tent-like structures, extremely steep steps and a raised concrete platform.
02:58And most importantly, there are no four walls here.
03:01It was a completely open and free picture.
03:04Someone rightly said that this mosque is a shining body.
03:08that looks like a diamond in a velvet box
03:11Just imagine the deepest view of the lush hills of Margalla.
03:16And in front of it, this magnificent structure of white marble
03:19It looks exactly like someone placed a sparkling white diamond on top of the finest velvet.
03:24yes
03:25But wait a minute, if from outside it has broken all the traditions
03:28But when you go deeper into it, it's a complete jhalak of historical Islamic and especially Turkish art of construction.
03:35presents
03:36Its straight aisles and courtyard are inspired by the 16th-century Sulemaniye Mosque in Istanbul.
03:42And all this is arranged in such a way that when Ab enters inside, the worldly Shorogol
03:46lags behind
03:47And you step into a very romantic spiritual environment.
03:51And yes, its large courtyard also includes a separate balcony for women, an Islamic madrasa and a museum.
03:57Is
03:57Now let's come to the third and perhaps the most interesting part of this trip.
04:02The design of the Badawi tent, a masterpiece of geometry
04:06It is indeed astonishing how such a huge and terrifying dhacha was created using Riyaji's complex tactics.
04:12to be done
04:12Just look at the numbers, how big is this mosque, approximately 52 thousand Muraba feet, first its central hall
04:19One lakh worshippers can pray at a time.
04:23And if we include the entire area, then there is a total capacity of three lakh Namazis, its four minarets are 286 feet high i.e.
04:30Clouds rise to a height of 89 metres, and the hall's ceiling is 134 feet from the inside and 150 feet from the outside.
04:36It is 150 feet tall, this scale is really amazing.
04:53The origin of Islam has been directly linked to the Kaaba, the prayer in front of the Shakal and the Saharai of Arabia.
04:59The peaked shape of the famous Badawi tent, combined with these two, creates this amazing new creation.
05:06It has been done, if you look at it carefully.
05:08If you look closely, eight large concrete pillars together form a huge, cone-shaped prayer hall.
05:14And its four slender, pencil-like minarets look exactly like those of a traditional tent.
05:20I am four-pointed, one more and ten-pointed
05:38In this we will talk about intricate details and the light of the soul, let us slow down a bit and
05:44Trying to feel the inner nuances
05:47It is a very interesting thing that as friendly as this Masjid appears from outside, it is equally dangerous from inside.
05:53It is glorious
05:53Picture it like night time, when it's specially designed with so many bulbs, that big
05:59The round chandelier lights up
06:00So the light that falls on the deep velvet carpets in the hall gives the whole atmosphere a soothing and heartwarming touch.
06:07The deception fills with light
06:08Every detail of the hall's interiors has been meticulously worked out
06:12Looking at the chat, there are pieces of white Thassus marble laid in a random geometric pattern.
06:18There are holes in the shape of a hilal on the mast's wall, through which sunlight enters when the moon rises.
06:24So what a wonderful sight it is
06:26And its pulpit is carved from white marble.
06:29And it looks exactly like a huge open Quran.
06:33All this together creates a strange spiritual feeling within the human being.
06:37And what I am about to tell you now is truly glorious.
06:40The funding was Benlakumami, the design was by a Turkish mahar
06:43But the soul of this mosque was lost by Pakistan's own Maya artists.
06:48The magnificent Quranic inscriptions on the walls have been created by Cain with a legendary flair.
06:52And Namar Masvir Gulji also committed a mistake inside the central hall.
06:55And the golden Hilal that sparkles on the highest peak
06:58He too was beaten to death by Gulji.
07:01Finally, we come to our fifth and final part.
07:04A new kind of friendship
07:06In which Siyahat, Aqeedah and Mustaquil are connected
07:09Now let us step back a little and look at this building in the context of today's modern times.
07:14three hundred thousand
07:15Just keep this number in your mind.
07:17On the day of Eid or the 27th of Ramadan
07:19When such a large number of people gather at one place at the same time for worship
07:24So this is really a shocking scene.
07:26This number alone is enough to prove the vastness and mercy of this mosque.
07:31If we look at it today, there is a magnificent Basri Markaz at the very end of Marad Shah Faisal Avenue.
07:36is standing on the edge of
07:37It is not just a mosque but reflects the modern Pakistani identity by blending Khurasani and Sindhi cultures.
07:44Is
07:44It attracts millions of visitors from all over the world every year.
08:03Then how will the coming generations not give shape to the art of building faith and belief?
08:07What new will she think?
08:08Thank you very much for being with us in this Chandar and Malumaati Jaije
08:12We hope that today you have got a completely new way to see this white pearl.
