Interpreting the Islamic Concept of Piety into Architecture

In Islamic theology, taqwa is the highest standard for personal conduct in daily life in the sight of God (Quran, 49:13), and as such is an important foundation for morals and ethics. The term is usually translated into English as 'piety', but this concept does not transfer readily into th...

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Authors: Khatami, Seyed Mahdi (Author) ; Tawa, Michael (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Common Ground Publishing 2015
In: The international journal of religion and spirituality in society
Year: 2015, Volume: 5, Issue: 3, Pages: 43-51
Further subjects:B Architecture
B Islamic Virtue
B Piety
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