Rationalizing the permissibility of mosque decoration

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Rationalizing the permissibility of mosque decoration

This chapter 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 chapter presents an objective, balanced and scientific account of the theme, steering clear o...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Omer, Spahic
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	International Center for Islamic Architecture from the Sunnah (CIAS) 2016
Subjects:	Islamic art and architecture
Online Access:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/52282/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/52282/1/Malang%20Indonesia%20Mosque%20Beautification.pdf

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