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THE ARCHITECTURE OF IBADI MOSQUES IN M’ZAB, DJERBA, AND OMAN Benkari, Naima
Journal of Islamic Architecture Vol 5, No 4 (2019): Journal of Islamic Architecture
Publisher : Department of Architecture, Faculty of Science and Technology, UIN Maliki Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (1275.736 KB) | DOI: 10.18860/jia.v5i4.5813

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The Ibadis are a Muslim religious minority with a long history and a rich philosophical and theological literature. This research claims that the Ibadis adherence to strict and puritan Islamic principles has not only affected their individual and social behavior, but also marked their approach to architecture, and the construction of cities. This article investigates the architecture of mosques developed in the four significant regions where this network of communities has settled since the ninth century: Oman, the M'zab valley in Algeria, Djerba in Tunisia, and Jebel Nafusa in Libya. Many features distinguish the architectural style of these from the typical mosque style. Although it may appear plural in its spatial arrangement, volumes, material and construction methods, the architecture of Ibadi mosques displays an “air de Famille” that relates them to their Arab-Berber origins and Ibadi religious principles. The present research is a comparative analysis of representative samples of this architecture in all the regions inhabited by the Ibadis. The second layer of scrutiny consisted of exploring the origins of its distinctive features in the meanings of the Ibadi Fiqh that concerned the act of building. It is a pioneering investigation of the relationship between the Ibadi religious principles and the architecture of their mosques. This research has established that the Ibadi Fiqh has addressed some aspects of the design of mosques and therefore have impacted, if not produced, some of the distinctive features of this architecture.
Integrating Vernacular Architectural Elements Into Contemporary Omani Residential Design: A Comparative Analysis of Traditional and Modern Façades Shahbazzadeh, Afsaneh; Sameh, Reza; Benkari, Naima
Journal of Islamic Architecture Vol 8, No 3 (2025): Journal of Islamic Architecture
Publisher : Department of Architecture, Faculty of Science and Technology, UIN Maliki Malang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.18860/jia.v8i3.26361

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This research explores the ways of integrating traditional Omani vernacular architectural elements into contemporary façade designs. It examines how these patterns are reinterpreted to create a consistent architectural language that imbibes local heritage patterns while meeting modern needs. The study investigates the structural, cultural, and formal characteristics of Omani façades through a qualitative analysis of the façades’ components in residential buildings. To identify common patterns and design rules in contemporary Omani architecture, a comparative approach was employed to analyze 24 residential buildings in Mirbat and Mutrah. The results show that vernacular elements are continuously reinterpreted in modern design, revealing that these patterns not only maintain cultural identity but also enhance the practicality of contemporary architecture. Finally, the investigation proposes a guideline for incorporating heritage elements within current design agendas, catalyzing further dialogue on architectural identity in the Islamic world.
Co-Authors Sameh, Reza Shahbazzadeh, Afsaneh