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Start everything with Allah’s name

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This book serves to explain Islamic Architecture , whose form and function is primarily inspired by Islam. It facilitates ,fosters and stimulates the Muslim’s Ibadah (worship) activities , which accounts for every moment of their earthly lives. Islamic Architecture is heavily dependent on 7 main principles : Tawheed (Oneness and Unity), Ihtiram (Respect), Ikhlas (Sincerity), Iqtisad (Moderation), Haya’ (Modesty), Ilm (Knowledge) and Dhikr (Remembrance).All these principles are incorporated in the buildings and Mosques featured in the following pages. Thus Islamic architecture represents the religion of Islam that has been translated into reality at the hands of the Muslims.

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“As far as Architecture is concerned, it is the haven where man’s spirit, soul and body find refuge and shelter.” -Ibn Abdun

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The use of the 7 principles of Islamic Architecture…

Masjid Negara

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Steel Mosque

The use of simple colours to acoid any distractions

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Tawheed-one direction towards Allah

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Use of Arabic calligraphy as a sign of respect,Ihtiram

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Arabic calligraphy inscribed under domes

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Minarat as a feature to call Muslims towards prayer

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Iqtisad-Moderation is essential

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Modesty,Haya’ is displayed through partitions

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Natural Ventilation

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The vents are also in sync with the wall,forming patterns

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Jali as a means of privacy,Haya’

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Elegant Arabic calligraphy as Ihtiram

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Dhikr-remembrance of Allah through nature and water

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Courtyards are elements of Dhikr

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Rhythm and Repetition

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Domes,are characteristic of Mosques

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Open spaces

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Radial star shapes are common geometric patterns

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Radial Patterns

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Courtyards can be used for meditation

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Water channels inspired by Dhikr

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Geometric designs

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Dhikr,nature’s essence

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Ilm,Mosques are places where Islamic guidance is given

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Ikhlas,is demonstrated through the majestic minarats

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Prayer Halls,ensure all muslims pray in one direction

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Use of nature,for a more calm ambience,Dhikr

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Islamic architecture has all its parts in harmony to compliment and support each other,nothing is superfluous and nothing lacking,and the result is a structure of absolute balance and solid composure,all made to please Him.