Mosque decoration between acceptance and rejection

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Mosque decoration between acceptance and rejection

This paper discusses the subject of mosque decoration and some of the criteria which determine its acceptability or otherwise. Some aspects of the matter are somewhat sensitive and double-edged. Thus, the paper presents an objective, balanced and scientific account of the theme, steering clear of th...

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Main Author:	Spahic, Omer
Format:	Article
Language:	English English
Published:	The Islamic Cultural Centre and London Central Mosque, London 2015
Subjects:	BP160 General works on Islam NA4590 Religious buildings
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/50935/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/50935/1/50935.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/50935/2/50935_Mosque_decoration_between_acceptance_and_rejection_SCOPUS.pdf

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