THE 7 PRINCIPLES OF ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE

1. Start everything with Allah’s name
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2. 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
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(Remembrance).All these principles are

3. “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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4. Masjid Negara
The use of the 7 principles of Islamic Architecture…
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5. Steel Mosque
The use of simple colours to acoid any distractions
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6. Tawheed-one direction towards Allah
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7. Use of Arabic calligraphy as a sign of respect,Ihtiram
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8. Arabic calligraphy inscribed under domes
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9. Minarat as a feature to call Muslims towards prayer
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10. Iqtisad-Moderation is essential
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11. Modesty,Haya’ is displayed through partitions
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12. Natural Ventilation
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13. The vents are also in sync with the wall,forming patterns
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14. Jali as a means of privacy,Haya’
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15. Elegant Arabic calligraphy as Ihtiram
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16. Dhikr-remembrance of Allah through nature and water
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17. Courtyards are elements of Dhikr
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18. Rhythm and Repetition
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19. Domes,are characteristic of Mosques
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20. Open spaces
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21. Radial star shapes are common geometric patterns
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22. Radial Patterns
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23. Courtyards can be used for meditation
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24. Water channels inspired by Dhikr
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25. Geometric designs
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26. Dhikr,nature’s essence
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27. Ilm,Mosques are places where Islamic guidance is given
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28. Ikhlas,is demonstrated through the majestic minarats
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29. Prayer Halls,ensure all muslims pray in one direction
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30. Use of nature,for a more calm ambience,Dhikr
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31. 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 31