7.Architecture as Dikr: Remembrance

7.Architecture as Dikr: Remembrance

The 7 Principles of Islamic Architecture:

1. Architecture as Tawhid: Unity & Uniquity of Allah

2. Architecture of Ihtiram: Respect

3. Architecture with Ikhlas: Sincerity

4. Architecture as Pursuit of ‘Ilm: Knowledge

5. Architecture for Iqtisad: Balance

6. Architecture of Haya’: Modesty

7. Architecture as Dikr: Remembrance

7.Architecture as Dikr: Remembrance

Remembrance within architecture may be represented through the harmony of monotonous spaces repetition of various features that offer rhythmic precision this factor signifies a sense of 'chanting' like a continuous representation of God's innumerable attributes. This can be seen through the use of rows of arch's which is a technique that quite normally seen within Islamic architecture.

Architecture of monotony building pillar upon pillar, arcade upon arcade rhythmic precision mirrored in the contemplative chanting of God’s innumerable attributes / zikr

The Rhythmic precision mirrored in the contemplative chanting of God’s innumerable attributes and the Manifestation of contemplation maintains a sense of unity through rhythm seen as the eternal and infinite nature of God’s essence. "lt has a portico of surpassing beauty...like the soul of a believer, immersed in the

remembrance of God..."

The inscription remind the prayer about the importance of God.