Mizwalah Rehal

Syed Kamarulzaman Kabeer

Entered into the 2025 Design Awards

The Mizwalah Rehal is a contemporary Islamic sundial designed for the An Najihin Mosque in Melaka, Malaysia. The sundial integrates astronomical function, Islamic symbolism, and sculptural form to commemorate knowledge and learning. By combining the symbolic elements of the qalam (pen) and the rehal (Qur'an stand), the Mizwalah Rehal serves both as a functional timekeeping instrument and as an educational artefact rooted in Islamic intellectual heritage.

There is a detailed PDF explaining the design and function of the dial, containing more pictures and a fascinating explanation of the many features of the dial.