A Study on Decorative Motifs of Paloh Mosque Mimbar in Perak

Abstract

This study focused on identifying the decorative motifs in the mimbar mosques in Perak before the independence era. The mimbar is where the preacher delivers his usual serm before Friday prayers. Mimbar can liken the throne because of the higher position of the Imam who leads the prayers in the mosque. The first mimbar in Islam was made of date palms and had only three steps. Most mimbar in Malaya are constructed using strong wood materials, and the size of the mosque determines the height of the design. This study shows a lack of research on the motifs of mimbar; thus, the objective of this study is to identify the motifs has been found on the mimbar concentrated in the Paloh Mosque only. This study used a qualitative method that uses interviews and observations. Based on Al-Ghazali’s theory, it is more toward the oneness and oneness of God. Thus, this research will help future generations obtain information on the design and meaning found in the motifs in Malaysia and can be a reference material for developing mosque architecture motifs in Malaysia.