Muslims in many parts of Switzerland have invited the public into mosques - three weeks before a vote on whether to ban the construction of minarets.
Muslim organisations say they hope their open day will counter what they say are fears and prejudices.
The conservative group that initiated the vote - the largest party in the Swiss parliament - says minarets are a symbol of Muslim political power.
Opinion polls suggest the proposed ban will be rejected by voters.
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yes and church spires are a symbol of communism, what planet are these ppl from?
“O my people! Truly, this life of the world is nothing but a (quick passing) enjoyment, and verily, the hereafter that is the home that will remain forever.” [Ghafir : 39]
Salam
Minarets are offensive.
If I was incharge, I will demolish these horrific things everywhere.
Who on Earth came up with the stupid idea?
Omrow
so why/how? are they offensive? :S
"How many people find fault in what they're reading and the fault is in their own understanding" Al Mutanabbi
I doubt it... the churches also seem to have a thing with blocking out light, while Muslim architecture seems to try to do the opposite. But it could just be geographical - it can be cold in the uk, while it can be warm in the middle east, so the architecture of here will be to keep heat in, while the architecture of there will want to get rid of it as quickly as possible.
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
is gothic not always associated with darkness? that is where I see the line - the muslim architecture generally lets in the light, so not gothic.
Unless my understanding of "gothic" is wrong.
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
What do you mean by gothic.
(and "I am inveencible \o/")
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
Just wikipedia-ing, I came across this and this.
I have not read either article, but I saw the top pictuer on each page, and to me muslim architectures seem to fit more into the latter category.
If on the other hand you mean it being.. erm... imposing... well, big buildings can be.
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
Oops - sorry. I just thought it was worth exploring...
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"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.
Like this?
"For too long, we have been a passively tolerant society, saying to our citizens 'as long as you obey the law, we will leave you alone'" - David Cameron, UK Prime Minister. 13 May 2015.