نوع مقاله : پژوهشی
چکیده تصویری
عنوان مقاله English
نویسندگان English
Architecture and construction, as manifestations of human civilization, have long occupied a significant place in human societies. The Holy Qurʾan, as the final divine revelation, contains numerous references to concepts related to construction, development, and the building of human settlements, reflecting the importance of these themes within Islamic culture and civilization. Each of these references establishes a fundamental principle for construction based on Islamic and divine values throughout the processes of architectural design and implementation. By emphasizing the cultivation and development of the earth as one of humanity’s divinely ordained responsibilities, the Qurʾan presents human beings as God’s vicegerents entrusted with the mission of developing and reforming the earth. It also refers to historical structures—such as the palaces of the people of ʿĀd, Pharaoh’s tower, and the barrier of Dhū al-Qarnayn—to illustrate the role of architectural works in the history of civilizations while emphasizing the importance of drawing lessons from the fate of earlier nations. Furthermore, the Qurʾan introduces principles such as sincerity of intention for God, avoidance of extravagance, observance of justice, and preservation of environmental balance as essential criteria governing construction activities. This study employs a thematic-conceptual analysis of Qurʾanic verses. It first identifies the fundamental concepts by extracting key terms related to architecture, construction, and development from the Qurʾanic text. It then examines selected verses through exegetical analysis and compares them with the historical examples mentioned in the Qurʾan in order to establish a relationship between divine teachings and the principles of Islamic architecture. Drawing upon authoritative Qurʾanic commentaries and studies on civilization, the article further analyzes the theoretical foundations of construction in the Qurʾan and explores their applications in sustainable architectural design and Islamic urban development.
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