Old versus new in the Sa'udi expansions of the mosque of the Prophet (S.A.W)

This paper discusses the relationship between tradition and modernity in the Saudi expansions of the Prophet’s Mosque. Two major expansions by King ‘Abd al-‘Aziz and King Fahd have been targeted. The first expansion by the first Saudi King, during the Kingdom’s formative years, is regarded as a prec...

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Main Author: Omer, Spahic
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hamdard Foundation 2018
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Online Access:http://irep.iium.edu.my/71022/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/71022/
http://irep.iium.edu.my/71022/1/71022_Old%20versus%20new%20in%20the%20Saudi%20expansions.pdf