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Arte & Culto | Lighting in places of worship
The relationship between lighting and places of worship is
confi rmed even when the sacred place is a mosque.
For Muslims, the mosque is a reproduction of Muhammad’s
Arab home. It is characterized by highly symbolic
architectural elements including the “minaret” (meaning
“lighthouse”), which embodies the oneness of God: the refl ected metallic
light is the light of heaven and earth. In Arabic, minaret means “place of
light”, from which emanates the word that illuminates the soul, like the light
that dispels darkness. Similarly, the many domes that characterise Islamic
architecture let the light fi ll the room evenly and without contrasts, creating a
serene atmosphere which deepens the feeling of a “divine light” that reaches
the faithful.
The concept of light is therefore extremely important for Islam and for the
places where it is professed. A true awareness of all religious aspects and
their symbolic values allows us to off er optimal lighting solutions, tailored to
support the ritual activities and highlight the historical and artistic value of the
building.
Lighting becomes
prophetic
Majlis Oman | Muscat (Oman)
Lighting project: Visual Energy
Products: custom outdoor linear fi xtures
Mosque general lighting scheme | Longitudinal section
