Islamic History and Architecture
Masjid Kapitan Keling, yang diasaskan pada tahun 1801, telah diperluaskan pada awal abad ke-20.
Established in 1801, the Kapitan Keling Mosque was expanded in the early 20th century as part of its continued architectural development and growing congregational needs.
Menara (minaret) Masjid Kapitan Keling yang dibina pada tahun 1916.
The minaret of the Kapitan Keling Mosque, constructed in 1916, stands as a distinctive architectural feature.
Kepala tiang (column capital): Reka bentuk melengkung dan berukir ini diinspirasikan daripada gaya Corinthian Roman dan zaman Renaissance dengan estetika seni Islam.
Column capital: The curved and intricately carved design is inspired by Roman Corinthian and Renaissance architectural traditions, reinterpreted through Islamic artistic aesthetics.
Bintang emas lambang Rukun Islam, koin bulat simbol wang tanda jasa masyarakat China.
Golden Star Symbol of the Five Pillars of Islam and Circular Coin Motif Representing Chinese Community Contributions.
Masjid Kapitan Keling, yang diasaskan pada tahun 1801, telah diperluaskan pada awal abad ke-20.
The Kapitan Keling Mosque, established in 1801, was expanded in the early 20th century.
Sudut ini mempamerkan gabungan luar biasa antara seni khat Islam (kaligrafi), ukiran stuko hiasan (plaster relief), dan elemen tingkap kaca berwarna (stained glass).
This section showcases an exceptional fusion of Islamic calligraphy, decorative stucco carvings (plaster relief), and stained-glass window elements, reflecting a refined blend of artistic craftsmanship and architectural symbolism.
Pada sempadan bingkai oktagon berwarna keemasan, terpahat indah kaligrafi seni khat Islam jenis Thuluth yang memuatkan Ayat al-Kursi.
Along the golden octagonal frame border, elegant Islamic calligraphy in the Thuluth script is beautifully engraved, featuring the inscription of Ayat al-Kursi.
Mihrab (arah kiblat)
& Mimbar (mimbar khutbah)
Mihrab (Qiblah direction) & Mimbar (Pulpit)
Seni Tingkap Moorish-Kolonial
Moorish-Colonial Window Artistry
Tetingkap Udara / Cahaya Klasik (Clerestory-like Openings) panel, kelihatan tiga lubang tetingkap kecil melengkung dengan biasan cahaya jingga semula jadi dari luar, memberikan sistem pencahayaan.
Classical Air and Light Openings (Clerestory-like Panels) This feature consists of three small arched window openings that allow natural light to filter through in a warm orange hue. The design functions as a traditional ventilation and lighting system, enhancing interior illumination while maintaining a serene atmospheric quality within the mosque.