In the decades since the ending of colonial rule, new mosques have been built in significant numbers throughout the Islamic world, as well as to serve Muslim communities in other countries. This text features over 70 projects ranging from commissions by wealthy private individuals and local communities to imposing State Mosques. The international ...
The increasing number of followers of Islam since the 1950s has led to the construction of mosques that reflect contemporary architectural concerns. Despite certain physical changes, mosques have remained the spiritual centers of every Muslim community, as these discussions and photographs of more than 70 contemporary mosques from around the world ...
The purpose of this book is to draw attention to the sites of life, politics and culture where current and past generations of the Islamic world have made their mark. Unlike many previous volumes dealing with the city in the Islamic world, this one has been specially expanded not only to include snapshots of historical fabric but also to deal with ...
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