Mosque decoration between acceptance and rejection

This paper discusses the subject of mosque decoration and some of the criteria which determine its acceptability or otherwise. Some aspects of the matter are somewhat sensitive and double-edged. Thus, the paper presents an objective, balanced and scientific account of the theme, steering clear of th...

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Main Author:	Spahic, Omer
Format:	Article
Language:	English English
Published:	The Islamic Cultural Centre and London Central Mosque, London 2015
Subjects:	BP160 General works on Islam NA4590 Religious buildings
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spelling	iium-509352016-07-13T01:19:01Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/50935/ Mosque decoration between acceptance and rejection Spahic, Omer BP160 General works on Islam NA4590 Religious buildings This paper discusses the subject of mosque decoration and some of the criteria which determine its acceptability or otherwise. Some aspects of the matter are somewhat sensitive and double-edged. Thus, the paper presents an objective, balanced and scientific account of the theme, steering clear of the sentimental aspects of the evidences often put forth by both the proponents and opponents of mosque decoration. The main thrusts of the paper are the issues pertaining to the legitimacy of decoration in general, the subject of the function of mosques vis-à-vis their decoration, as well as the broad guidelines that regulate mosque decoration emphasizing the decoration of the mihrab (praying niche) area and the qiblah wall. The paper concludes that in principle mosque decoration is permissible so long as it conforms to the requirements of the Islamic spirituality and the quintessence of genuine Islamic art and architecture. The Islamic Cultural Centre and London Central Mosque, London 2015-12 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/50935/1/50935.pdf application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/50935/2/50935_Mosque_decoration_between_acceptance_and_rejection_SCOPUS.pdf Spahic, Omer (2015) Mosque decoration between acceptance and rejection. The Islamic Quarterly, 59 (4). pp. 401-422. ISSN 0021-1842 http://www.iccuk.org/page.php?section=media&page=iq
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description	This paper discusses the subject of mosque decoration and some of the criteria which determine its acceptability or otherwise. Some aspects of the matter are somewhat sensitive and double-edged. Thus, the paper presents an objective, balanced and scientific account of the theme, steering clear of the sentimental aspects of the evidences often put forth by both the proponents and opponents of mosque decoration. The main thrusts of the paper are the issues pertaining to the legitimacy of decoration in general, the subject of the function of mosques vis-à-vis their decoration, as well as the broad guidelines that regulate mosque decoration emphasizing the decoration of the mihrab (praying niche) area and the qiblah wall. The paper concludes that in principle mosque decoration is permissible so long as it conforms to the requirements of the Islamic spirituality and the quintessence of genuine Islamic art and architecture.
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title	Mosque decoration between acceptance and rejection
title_short	Mosque decoration between acceptance and rejection
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title_full_unstemmed	Mosque decoration between acceptance and rejection
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publisher	The Islamic Cultural Centre and London Central Mosque, London
publishDate	2015
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