7 Principles of Islamic architcture

1.Architecture as Tawhid: Unity & Uniquity of Allah

An Islamic building should focus on strengthening the bond between Muslims within conformity to

God’s will.

Kabatullah, Mecca 

2. Architecture of Ihtiram: Respect
An Islamic building should represent Muslims respect and obedience to Allah

 3. Architecture with Ikhlas: Sincerity
 A Muslim architect should show sincerity and purity in their design motivation, and built within conformity to God’s will

4. Architecture as Pursuit of Ilm: Knowledge

An Islamic building celebrates knowledge through calligraphy of religious Inscriptions and uses light as an expression of knowledge. 

5. Architecture for Iqtisad: Balance

An Islamic building should have harmony between functional and spiritual elements

6. Architecture of Haya’: Modesty

An Islamic building should be discreet and preserve the dignity of its owner or users.

7. Architecture as Dikr: Remembrance

An Islamic building should be an aid to remembrance of Allah.