Published 2009
“…This book discusses several vital, yet often misunderstood, themes pertaining to the history and character of the Islamic
built environment. The themes discussed are:
- An introduction to the character of early Islamic architecture (from 11H/632CE to 97H/715CE)
- A reading of the philosophy of rich decoration in Islamic architecture
- City planning in Ibn Khaldun's thought
- Housing planning policies of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
- The significance of the Rock (Sakhrah) inside the al-Aqsa Mosque
- Socio-political conditions surrounding the creation of the Dome of the Rock
- The Holy Qur'an on the
built environment.…”
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