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Omer, Spahic (2024) Quba’ mosque in the works of early Muslim visitors and scholars. Journal of Islam in Asia, 21 (1). pp. 109-138. ISSN 1823-0970 E-ISSN 2289-8077

Spahic, Omer (2023) Three mosques associated with the battle of Uhud: their importance, history and architecture. Al-Itqan, 8 (2). pp. 25-57. E-ISSN 2600-8432

Spahic, Omer (2023) Quba‟ mosque through the eyes of non-Muslim travellers and explorers. Al-Itqan, 7 (1). pp. 61-86. E-ISSN 2600-8432

Mohd Isa, Ammalina Dalillah and Omer, Spahic and Fathil, Fauziah (2023) Factors contributing to the achievement of the Ottoman conquest of the Balkan in the 14th century. International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), 11 (1). pp. 1023-1029. ISSN 2320-5407

Spahic, Omer (2022) Mashāʿir in the early Islamic sources: the role of al-azraqi’s “akhbār makkah”. Itqan KIRKHS Journal, 6 (2). pp. 117-131. E-ISSN 2600-8432

Mohd Isa, Ammalina Dalillah and Omer, Spahic and Fathil, Fauziah (2022) The Sultanate of Murad II (1421-1451) of the Ottoman Empire. International Journal of Advanced Research (IJAR), 10 (08). pp. 792-798. ISSN 2320-5407

Spahic, Omer (2022) Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje on Makkah as a centre of pan-Islamism and anticolonialism. IIUM Journal of Religion and Civilisational Studies, 5 (1). pp. 66-97. E-ISSN 2637-112X

Omer, Spahic (2022) The first non-muslim in Makkah and Madinah. Journal of Islam in Asia, 19 (1). pp. 196-217. E-ISSN 2289-8077

Spahic, Omer (2021) Is Islamic architecture synonymous with mosque architecture? al-Itqan, 5 - Special Issue (3). pp. 135-163. E-ISSN 2600-8432

Spahic, Omer (2021) Makkah Al-Mukarramah in the Pan-Islamic Thought of Jamaluddin Al-Afghani. Hamdard Islamicus, 44 (4). pp. 11-42. ISSN 0250-7196 E-ISSN 2789-8490

Spahic, Omer (2021) Vincent le Blanc as the second non-muslim in Makkah and Madinah. Islamic Thought and Civilization (JITC), 11 (2). pp. 270-289. ISSN 2075-0943 E-ISSN 2520-0313

Omer, Spahic (2021) Examining the concept of Pan-Islamism. AL-ITQAN - JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC SCIENCES AND COMPARATIVE STUDIES, 5 (2). pp. 21-51. E-ISSN 2600-8432

Omer, Spahic (2021) Misconceptions about Islamic architecture: the role of Richard Francis Burton. Journal of the Pakistan Historical Society (Historicus), 69 (1). pp. 7-35. ISSN 0030-9796

Omer, Spahic (2021) Historic Jeddah as a Unique Islamic City. IIUM Journal of Religion and Civilizational Studies, 4 (1). pp. 60-81. E-ISSN 2637-112X

Spahic, Omer (2021) Lessons in decoration from the Qurʾanic Sūrah al-Zukhruf (Gold Adornments). Al-Burhan: Journal of Qurʾān and Sunnah Studies, 5 (1). pp. 1-16. E-ISSN 2600-8386

Omer, Spahic (2021) Lessons in decoration from the Qur’ānic Sūrah al-Zukhruf (Gold Adornments). al-Burhān: Journal of Qurʾān and Sunnah Studies, 5 (1). pp. 1-18. E-ISSN 2600-8386

Spahic, Omer (2020) The profundity and dynamism of Islamic architecture. Al-Itqan: Journal of Islamic Sciences And Comparative Studies, 4 (1). pp. 51-77. E-ISSN 2600-8432

Omer, Spahic (2019) Reconciling the views of ‘Umar b. ‘Abd al-‘Aziz (d. 101 AH/720 CE) on mosque decoration. Hamdard Islamicus, XLII (1 & 2). pp. 57-81. ISSN 0250-7196

Omer, Spahic (2019) The Qur’ān and Sunnah as a conceptual foundation of Islamic architecture. The Islamic Quarterly, 63 (1). pp. 85-114. ISSN 0021-1842

Omer, Spahic (2019) 14 lessons from the story of Qabil and Habil. IIUMToday.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Beauty versus ugliness. IIUMToday.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Be a soldier of truth. IIUMToday.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Abdullah b. Rawahah - as an embodiment of heavenly justice. AboutIslam.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Has modern architecture failed? IIUM Today.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Publish and cherish. IIUMToday.

Omer, Spahic (2019) The Srebrenica genocide: lest we forget. Islamicity.

Omer, Spahic (2019) The modernity that Islam wants. AboutIslam.net. pp. 1-17.

Spahic, Omer (2019) Two sides of modernity and its architecture = Dua sisi kemodenan dan senibina. Journal of Islam in Asia, 16 (2). pp. 273-299. ISSN 1823-0970 E-ISSN 2289-8077

Omer, Spahic (2019) Let’s examine our relationship with the Qur'an. islamicity.org.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Are we achieving or missing the objectives of fasting? islamicity.org.

Omer, Spahic (2019) All Islam ever wanted was freedom. IIUMToday.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Why can’t we see Allah? IIUMToday.

Omer, Spahic (2019) An anatomy of murder. IslamiCity.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Need for sustainable architecture. IIUMToday.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Rationalizing Islam’s prohibition of drawing images and erecting statues of humans. IIUMToday.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Sustainability and piety. IIUMToday.

Omer, Spahic (2019) While the dust is settling in New Zealand. AboutIslam.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Confrontations between good and evil are here to stay. AboutIslam.

Omer, Spahic (2019) While the dust is settling in New Zealand. IslamiCity.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Preserving traditional mosques in Madinah. islamicity.org.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Masjid al-Haram expansion: acceptance or criticism? islamiCity.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Communicating with Allah. islamicity.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Integration of knowledge as a way forward. IIUMToday.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Man is created to love. IslamiCity.

Omer, Spahic (2019) The beauty of Allah's creation. IslamiCity.

Omer, Spahic (2019) The mosque of the Two Qiblahs in Madinah. IslamiCity.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Can man ever be rich? IslamiCity.

Omer, Spahic (2019) Lessons in art and architecture from the Qur’anic surah al-Shu’ara’ (the Poets). KEMANUSIAAN The Asian Journal of Humanities, 26 (1). pp. 113-141. ISSN 1394-9330 E-ISSN 2180-4257

Omer, Spahic (2018) The contributions of the Mamluks to the architecture of the Prophet’s Mosque = Sumbangan dinasti Mamluk kepada senibina Masjid Nabawi. Journal of Islam in Asia, 15 (2). pp. 329-362. E-ISSN 2289-8077

Omer, Spahic (2018) Why all Muslims should know the Islamic worldview. islamicity.org.

Spahic, Omer (2018) The Islamic worldview, knowledge and civilization: implementing the vision and mission of IIUM. islamicity.org.

Omer, Spahic (2018) Old versus new in the Sa'udi expansions of the mosque of the Prophet (S.A.W). Hamdard Islamicus, XLI (1&2). pp. 227-266. ISSN 0250-7196

Omer, Spahic (2018) Need for sustainable architecture. IslamiCity.

Spahic, Omer (2018) Live and die with dignity. islamicity.org.

Abd Manaf, Azhani and Abdul Rahim, Zaiton and Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita and Omer, Spahic (2018) Towards an Islamic application of visual privacy principles on Malaysian terrace housing: a conceptual framework. Planning Malaysia: Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, 16 (2). pp. 1-11. ISSN 1675-6215 E-ISSN 0128-0945

Omer, Spahic (2017) Islamic housing between yesterday and today = Perumahan Islam antara semalam dan hari ini. Islam in Asia, 14 (1). pp. 200-247. ISSN 2289-8077

Omer, Spahic (2017) The expansion of the Prophet’s mosque in Madinah by Caliph al-Walīd (d. 97 AH/ 715 CE) as an epitome of the evolution of Muslim architecture. The Islamic Quarterly, 61 (2). pp. 209-235. ISSN 0021-1842

Omer, Spahic (2017) An analysis of the expansion of the mosque of the prophet by caliph 'Umar B. Al-KhattāB (d. 24 A.H./744 C.E.). Hamdard Islamicus, 40 (1). pp. 31-50. ISSN 0250-7196

Spahic, Omer (2016) The Abbasids and the Architectural Development of the Prophet’s Mosque: the Consequences of a Political Disintegration. Ilahiyat Studies: A Journal on Islamic and Religious Studies, 7 (2). pp. 207-231. ISSN 1309-1786 E-ISSN 1309-1719

Omer, Spahic (2016) Rationalizing the phenomenon of converting Hindu temples into mosques. Islam in Asia, 13 (2). pp. 169-207. ISSN 1823-0970 E-ISSN 2289-8077

Omer, Spahic (2016) Rationalizing the permissibility of mosque decoration. JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC ARCHITECTURE, 4 (1). pp. 14-26. ISSN 2086-2636 E-ISSN 2356-4644

Spahic, Omer (2016) Towards an islamization of housing = Menuju ke arah Islamisasi Perumahan. Journal of Islam in Asia, 13 (1). pp. 160-193. ISSN 1823-0970 E-ISSN 2289-8077

Spahic, Omer (2016) Sustainability in Islamic architecture. Islamic Quarterly, 60 (1). pp. 79-107. ISSN 0021-1842

Omer, Spahic (2016) An analysis of the expansion of the prophet’s mosque by Caliph ‘Uthman b. ‘Affan (d. 36 AH/656 CE). al-Shajarah, 21 (2). pp. 135-156. ISSN 1394-6870

Spahic, Omer (2015) Issues in contemporary Islamic housing. Journal of Islam in Asia, 12 (2). pp. 172-218. ISSN 1823-0970

Spahic, Omer (2015) Mosque decoration between acceptance and rejection. The Islamic Quarterly, 59 (4). pp. 401-422. ISSN 0021-1842

Spahic, Omer (2015) al-Wasatiyyah and some of its implications for Islamic built environment. Pertanika Journal of Social Science & Humanities, 23 (4). pp. 995-1014. ISSN 0128-7702

Spahic, Omer (2015) The social significance of Mr. Nazeer Khan’s architecture. Journal of Islamic Architecture, 3 (4). pp. 154-170. ISSN 2086-2636 E-ISSN 2356-4644

Omer, Spahic (2015) God as the only creator: some implications for conceptualising Islamic architecture. KEMANUSIAAN The Asian Journal of Humanities, 22 (1). pp. 101-126. ISSN 2180-4257 (O), 1394-9330(P)

Omer, Spahic (2015) Some observations on the origins of the Dome of the Rock. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 5 (1). pp. 13-21. ISSN 2231-9514

Omer, Spahic (2015) A conceptual Framework for sustainability in Islamic architecture: the significance of the concepts of man and the environment. Journal of Islamic Thought and Civilization, 5 (2). pp. 1-14. ISSN 2075-0943

Omer, Spahic (2015) The dome of the rock: an analysis of its origins. Journal of Islam in Asia, 12 (1). pp. 200-214. ISSN 1823-0970

Spahic, Omer (2014) From mosques to khanqahs: the origins and rise of Sufi institutions. KEMANUSIAAN The Asian Journal of Humanities, 21 (1). pp. 1-19. ISSN 2180-4257

Spahic, Omer (2014) Observations on housing planning and development in Madinah during the Prophet’s time. The Islamic Quarterly, 58 (3). pp. 239-257. ISSN 0021-1842

Spahic, Omer (2013) The ahl al-sunnah wa al-jama’ah factor and the rise of sufi institutions. Journal of Islam in Asia, 10 (1). pp. 151-175. ISSN 1823-0970

Spahic, Omer (2012) Tawhid and its implications for Islamic architecture. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 1 (2). pp. 21-35. ISSN 2231-9514

Spahic, Omer (2011) Appreciating beauty in Islam. Al-Shajarah , 16 (1). pp. 47-84. ISSN 1394-6870

Omer, Spahic (2011) Islamic architecture and the prospect of its revival today. Journal of Architecture, Planning and Construction Management, 1 (1). pp. 1-17. ISSN 2231-9514

Spahic, Omer (2011) Prophet Muhammad’s observations and guidance on the construction of buildings. Insights. (In Press)

Spahic, Omer (2010) Conceptualizing Islamic architecture. Al-Shajarah , 15 (2). pp. 199-228. ISSN 1394-6870

Sanusi, Ahmad Hassan and Mazloomi, Mehrdad and Spahic, Omer (2010) Sectional analysis of pendentive dome mosques during Ottoman era= Analyse sectionalle des mosquees a dome pendentif pendant l'epoque Ottomane. Journal of Canadian Social Science, 6 (5). pp. 124-136. ISSN 1923-6697 (O), 1712-8056 (P)

Omer, Spahic (2010) Some lessons from Prophet Muhammad(SAW) in architecture: the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah. Intellectual Discourse, 18 (1). pp. 115-140. ISSN 0128-4878

Omer, Spahic (2010) A conceptual framework for sustainability in Islamic architecture: the significance of the concepts of man and the environment. TAFHIM: IKIM Journal of Islam and the Contemporary World, 3. pp. 49-74.

Omer, Spahic (2009) Some lessons from the holy Qur'an on housing. Al-Shajarah , 14 (1). pp. 59-93. ISSN 1394-6870

Omer, Spahic (2009) The evolution of the identity of Islamic architecture after prophet Muhammad(PBUH):some observations. Al-Shajarah , 14 (2). pp. 207-241. ISSN 1394-6870

Book

Spahic, Omer (2024) For the love of Palestine. Dar al-Wahi Publication, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 9789670729596

Omer, Spahic (2024) The Hijaz at the beginning of the 20th century through the lens of a European traveller (Eldon Rutter’s Hajj in 1925). IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 9789674913687

Omer, Spahic (2024) Makkah and Pan-Islamism. USIM Press, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. ISBN 978-629-7636-16-0

Omer, Spahic (2024) Makkah and Pan-Islamism. USIM Press, Bandar Baru Nilai, Nilai, Negeri Sembilan. ISBN 9786297636160

Spahic, Omer (2024) Non-Muslims in Makkah and Madinah (1503-1853). IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 9789674913380

Spahic, Omer (2023) Arthur John Byng Wavell: a self-proclaimed modern pilgrim in Makkah and Madinah. Dar al-Wahi Publication, KL. ISBN 9789670729534

Omer, Spahic (2023) History of Masha’ir (‘Arafah, Muzdalifah and Mina). Dar al-Wahi Publication, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 9789670729497

Omer, Spahic (2023) Islam on civilization, humanism & knowledge. Dar al-Wahi Publication, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 9789670729572

Omer, Spahic (2023) Orientalism, modernization & Islamic architecture. UNISSA Press, Brunei. ISBN 978-99984-51-21-6

Omer, Spahic (2023) Serbian Islamophobia: St. Sava, Njegoš & Srđa Trifković. Dar al-Wahi Publication, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-0729-54-1

Omer, Spahic (2023) The spirituality of hajj. UNISSA Press, Brunei. ISBN 978-99917-87-63-3

Omer, Spahic (2023) A tribute to Gaza. Dar al-Wahi Publication, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-0729-56-5

Spahic, Omer (2022) Tradition vs. modernity in Islamic architecture : the case of Jeddah. Dar Al Wahi Publication, Kuala Kumpur, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-0729-47-3

Spahic, Omer (2022) Islamophobia and Islamic moderation. Dar Al Wahi Publication, Kuala Kumpur, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-0729-46-6

Spahic, Omer (2022) The Qur'an on art, architecture & built environment. IIUM Press, IIUM; UNISSA Press, UNISSA, IIUM. ISBN 978-967-491-137-9

Omer, Spahic (2021) Appreciating the architecture of Madinah. Dar Al Wahi Publication, Kuala Kumpur, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-0729-37-4

Omer, Spahic (2021) Islam, Ethics and Civilization. Dar Al Wahi Publication, Kuala Kumpur, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-0729-43-5

Omer, Spahic (2021) Islamic Spirituality and Modern Challenges. Dar Al Wahi Publication, Kuala Kumpur, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-0729-41-1

Spahic, Omer (2020) Decoration in Islamic architecture. International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (In Press)

Spahic, Omer (2020) Islamic domestic courtyards. International Islamic Publishing House (IIPH), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (In Press)

Omer, Spahic (2019) Islamic spirituality and civilization. Dar al-Wahi, KL, Malaysia. ISBN 978-967-0729-35-0

Omer, Spahic (2019) Appreciating the architecture of Shamiyyah. Dar Al Wahi Publication, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 978-967-2008-94-1

Spahic, Omer (2019) History and theory of Islamic architecture. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 978-967-491-003-7

Spahic, Omer (2018) The history and architecture of Al-Masjid Al-Haram. Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia (ITBM), Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 978-967-460-785-2

Spahic, Omer (2018) History and architecture of the Prophet’s Mosque. Dar Al Wahi Publication, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 9789830729251

Omer, Spahic (2017) A conceptual framework for Islamic architecture. Alhassanain (p) Network for Islamic Heritage and Thought, USA. ISBN 1546718184

Spahic, Omer (2016) The origins of the concepts of Shi'ism and Sunnism. Amana Publications, Beltsville, United States of America. ISBN 9781590080832

Spahic, Omer (2015) From mosques to Khanqahs: the origins and rise of sufism and sufi institutions. IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 9789674184148

Spahic, Omer (2015) Architecture and society: some lessons on Muslim architecture from India. IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 9789674184025

Omer, Spahic (2014) The Mosque as a Community Center: A Concept and Evolution. AS Noordeen, KL, Malaysia. ISBN 9789830653587

Omer, Spahic (2013) Studies in the Islamic built environment. IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. ISBN 9789674182564

Omer, Spahic (2013) The prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and urbanization of Madinah. IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 978-983-295-727-3

Omer, Spahic (2010) Islam & housing. A.S. Noordeen, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 9789830653051

Omer, Spahic (2009) Islam, architecture & urban planning. Arah Pendidikan Sdn Bhd., Shah Alam, Selangor. ISBN 978-967-323-109-6

Omer, Spahic (2009) Islamic architecture : its philosophy, spiritual significance & some early developments. A.S. Noordeen, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 978-983-065-286-3

Omer, Spahic (2009) The history and character of the Islamic built environment. Arah Pendidikan Sdn Bhd., Shah Alam, Selangor. ISBN 9789673231522

Omer, Spahic (2009) The philosophy of decoration in Islamic architecture. Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, IIUM, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 9789675272158

Omer, Spahic (2009) The prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and development of Madinah. Arah Pendidikan Sdn Bhd., Shah Alam, Selangor. ISBN 9789673231539

Omer, Spahic (2008) Death, graveyards and funerary architecture in Islam. A.S.Nordeen, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 9789830652757

Spahic, Omer (2008) Death, graveyards and funerary architecture in Islamic civilization. AS Noordeen, KL, Malaysia. ISBN 9789830652757

Spahic, Omer (2008) The origins and functions of Islamic domestic courtyards. IIUM, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 983-3855-20-9

Spahic, Omer (2005) Issues in the history and character of the Islamic built environment. IIUM, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 983-2957-49-4

Book Chapter

Omer, Spahic (2017) Relationship between man and the environment in Islam. In: Ethics & fiqh for everyday life. The International Institute of Islamic Thought (East and South East Asia) & International Islamic University Malaysia, Batu Caves, Selangor, pp. 282-301. ISBN 978-967-14480-9-0

Omer, Spahic (2011) Islamic domestic courtyards as an avenue to peaceful coexistence with the environment. In: Readings In Contemporary Construction Technology and Management. IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 125-134. ISBN 9789674180515

Omer, Spahic (2011) Tawhid and its implications for Islamic architecture. In: Islam and built environment. IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 1-10. ISBN 9789674180584

Omer, Spahic (2011) The concepts of God, man and the environment in Islam: implications for Islamic architecture. In: Contemporary studies and methodology in urban and regional planning in Malaysia. IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 1-22. ISBN 9789670225678

Omer, Spahic (2011) The concepts of man and the environment in Islam: implications for sustainability in Islamic architecture. In: Readings In Contemporary Construction Technology and Management. IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 110-123. ISBN 9789674180515

Omer, Spahic (2011) The lessons of Prophet Muhammad in urban planning and development. In: Contemporary studies and methodology in urban and regional planning in Malaysia. IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 23-42. ISBN 9789670225678

Omer, Spahic (2011) The role of spirituality in Islamic housing: some observations. In: Readings In Contemporary Construction Technology and Management. IIUM Press, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 135-147. ISBN 9789674180515

Omer, Spahic (2009) Integrating Islamic values in an ecological outlook of the built environment: a perspective. In: An Anthology of Essays on Integrating Islamic Values in the Theory and Practice of Architecture and the Built Environment. Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, IIUM, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 19-35. ISBN 9833855575

Proceeding Paper

Abd Manaf, Azhani and Abdul Rahim, Zaiton and Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita and Spahic, Omer (2017) Revolutionizing Malaysian terrace housing design by adopting Islamic visual privacy principles: a pilot study on Malay occupants. In: Dakam's International Architecture Studies Meeting March 2017, 3rd-4th March 2017, Istanbul, Turkey.

Mokhtar, Salbiah and Ibrahim, Mansor and Omer, Spahic (2008) Issues, problems and strategies of waqf land development in Malaysia literature review. In: 7th Annual Conference Management in Construction Researchers’ Associations MICRA 2008, 18 - 19 June 2008, Kuala Lumpur.

Monograph

Omer, Spahic (2012) The mosque institution in history: Lessons for today. Research Report. s.n, Kuala Lumpur. (Unpublished)

Omer, Spahic (2012) Islam, Muslims and the mosque institution: ideology institutional harmony in Islamic society. Research Report. s.n, Kuala Lumpur. (Unpublished)