The Philosophy of Islamic Architecture: Between Culture and Civilization

Abstract

This article examines Islamic architectural philosophy in the context of culture and civilization, highlighting how philosophical principles and cultural values shape the design and function of Islamic architecture. With an interdisciplinary approach, this research explores the relationship between aesthetic, symbolic and practical aspects in Islamic architecture, as well as their influence on the development of Islamic civilization. This article also analyzes the role of architecture as an expression of cultural and spiritual identity, and how Islamic architectural heritage can be adapted in a modern context. The findings of this research indicate that Islamic architecture is not only a physical manifestation of Islamic beliefs and values, but also reflects complex social and historical dynamics, providing deep insight into the interactions between cultures and civilizations in Islamic history. Philosophy and Spirituality of Islamic Architecture, is a concept born from Islamic teachings by combining the values of Islamic philosophy and teachings and architectural design as a result of human work and culture. The research methodology in this article uses a qualitative research method with a phenomenological approach to Islamic architecture which is based on high spirituality, through the practice of zuhud as a study of Sufism or Islamic mysticism. The results of this research are the first; Islamic architecture combined with Islamic philosophy, spirituality and mysticism. Both architectural works are epistemologically or scientifically integrated with Islamic teachings. Third, from an ontological (essence) perspective, architecture is a sunatullah which was given to humans as caliphs to prosper the earth, from an axiological perspective it gives meaning, that humans can design their lives on earth using techniques or methods that suit their needs, architecture can be combined with values. Philosophical and spiritual values originating from Islamic teachings gave birth to Islamic architecture. which is useful in the contemporary era and in the futuristic era as a cultural work and gave birth to Islamic civilization