Minbar in the Ortaköy mosque in Istanbul.

A minbar (Arabic: منبر, also spelt mimbar) is a pulpit in the mosque where the Imam (leader of prayer) stands to deliver sermons (khutbah خطبه ). The minbar is usually shaped like a small tower with a pointed roof and stairs leading up to it. It is often richly ornamented, though in its simplest form the minbar is just a small platform with only a few steps. The minbar is located to the right of the mihrab, the niche that indicates the direction of prayer (i.e. towards Mecca). Architecture (from Latin, architectura and ultimately from Greek, a master builder, from αρχι- chiefs, leader , builder, carpenter)[1] is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. ... Mihrab (in Persian مهراب or محراب, in Arabic ألمحراب pl. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Architectural style is a way of classifying architecture largely by morphological characteristics - in terms of form, techniques, materials, etc. ... The Sudano-Sahelian is an architectural style common in the Sahel. ... An Iwan is a large, vaulted chamber with a monumental arched opening on one side. ... Hagia Sophia, an Eastern Orthodox church converted into a mosque on the day of the Fall of Constantinople Conversion of non-Muslim houses of worship into mosques began during the life of Muhammad and continued during subsequent Islamic conquests and under the Muslim rule. ... Kadam Rasul (also Kadam Rasul Allah) are shrines and mosques that contain stones believed to bear the footprint of Muhammad, the prophet and founder of Islam. ... Masjid-u-Shajarah (mosque of the tree) is a miqat (place where ihram is put on) for those going to Mecca for umrah or hajj. ... A list of notable mosques around the world: // Id Gah Mosque in Kabul Kabul Masjid Masjid Jumuah Herat Rawze-e-Sharif Al Fateh Mosque is Bahrains largest mosque Khamis Mosque believed to be the first mosque in Bahrain Baitul Mukarram Binat Bibi mosque High Court Mosque Sixty Pillar... This is a sub-article to Mosque The Asian mosques contain the most well known mosques. ... This is a list of mosques in Europe. ... This is a list of mosques in the United States of America. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (960 × 1280 pixel, file size: 566 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Minbar della moschea di Ortaköy, a poca distanza da Istanbul, capolavoro dello stile soprannominato barocco dellarchitettura ottomana. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (960 × 1280 pixel, file size: 566 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) Minbar della moschea di Ortaköy, a poca distanza da Istanbul, capolavoro dello stile soprannominato barocco dellarchitettura ottomana. ... Istanbul (Turkish: , Greek: , historically Byzantium and later Constantinople; see other names) is Turkeys most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. ... Arabic ( or just ) is the largest living member of the Semitic language family in terms of speakers. ... The Masjid al-Haram in Mecca as it exists today A mosque is a place of worship for followers of the Islamic faith. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Mihrab (in Persian مهراب or محراب, in Arabic ألمحراب pl. ... This article needs additional references or sources to facilitate its verification. ...

In some mosques there is a platform (müezzin mahfili in Turkish) opposite the minbar. That is the place of the assistant of the Imam, the muezzin, stands during prayer. The muezzin recites the answer to the prayer of the Imam. This feature is the Islamic equivalent of the pulpit found in Christian Churches. The müezzin (the word is pronounced this way Turkish, Urdu, etc. ... Islam (Arabic:  ) is a monotheistic religion based upon the teachings of Muhammad, a 7th century Arab religious and political figure. ... For other uses of Ambo, see Ambo, Ethiopia, Kom Ombo, ambulance Ambo (band). ...

The Imam stands on the minbar to give his Friday sermons (khutbahs) as well as those he gives on the two Eids. Being raised above the ground displays the importance and leadership of the Imam.

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