Malaysian mosques internal design considerations: a systematic literature review

Ahsani, Majid and Ismail, Sumarni and Mohd Yunos, Mohd Yazid and Ismail, Nor Atiah and Asif, Nayeem and Nayyeri Fallah, Siyamak (2025) Malaysian mosques internal design considerations: a systematic literature review. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 15 (1). pp. 1835-1853. ISSN 2222-6990 E-ISSN 2308-3816

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Abstract

Mosques should represent a connection between prayer and God, this symbolization should be reflected in the exterior and interior design. Malaysian mosques characterise a variety of styles, from small traditional structures to massive landmark complexes. While there are more than 5000 mosques in Malaysia, there is not enough literature on the mosque architecture in Malaysia. By utilizing systematic literature review method, this research investigates the related resources discussing the internal spaces of mosques in Malaysia and puts together the extracted information as a framework for planners and designers to gain a better understanding of the users’ needs before designing. The first objective is to explore the standards and design considerations for mosque design in general. Secondly, this paper is looking to discover design considerations for Malaysian mosques in particular. Later, by examining existing literature, considerations for physical, technical, and psychological aspects are extracted. Finally, suggestions on further investigation are made.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	9155/119137
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Islamic Architecture, Sustainable Mosque Design, Universal Mosque Design, Mosque Design Standards, Mosque Decoration
Subjects:	N Fine Arts > NA Architecture N Fine Arts > Islamic art and architecture
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Architecture
Depositing User:	Dr Nayeem Asif
Date Deposited:	05 Feb 2025 11:45
Last Modified:	05 Feb 2025 11:46
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/119137

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