S. Maroofi, A. A. Taghvaee, M. R. Pourjafar,
Volume 26, Issue 2 (12-2016)
Abstract
The purposeofthispaper is to examinethe impacts ofphysical contextson theefficacy oflocalmosques. The main question of thisresearchis: “What istherelationship betweenphysical context (including:number and space share per head of mosque in neighborhood, functional radius of mosque, the location of local mosque, local adjacent land uses and finally legibility and identity of local mosque in neighborhoods) and efficacy of local mosques? The research hypothesisis based on the assumption that there is a meaningful relation between physical context of mosques and their expected socio- cultural efficacyinurban neighborhoods. The method of the research has been analytical descriptive.In order to examine the hypothesis, variables “physical components of the mosquesandtheirefficacy" have been assigned. Applying“the Theory of Environmental Quality”, theindexes of each variable have been determined and applied in questionnaire to be evaluated in case studies. The data of the study wereanalyzed through SPSS software and the hypothesis was confirmed with 95% confidence level. Theresearch resultsrevealedthatphysicalcontext ofmosques can have a positive influence on their function of efficacy which consists of socialsolidarity, sense of belongingand sense of religiousaffiliationsofpeople through the five above mentioned factors.
J. Mahdi Nejad, H. Azemati, A. Sadeghi Habibabad,
Volume 29, Issue 1 (6-2019)
Abstract
In the history of Iranian architecture, mosques have always been the apex of Islamic art and architecture. The architecture of mosques seeks inspiration from the concepts of divine words to provide a space connecting the heavens and the material world and create a single spiritual environment. It is so important to identify the transcendental values of the past and choose the most essential values for considering the criteria adapted to the time and local conditions of today’s society. Seeking an applied purpose, this study has a qualitative and quantitative approach based on descriptive-survey research methodology. 16 valuable mosques of the traditional Iranian-Islamic architecture are initially investigated and their values and indicators are identified and confirmed by 8 experts to achieve architectural transcendence. The statistical population consists of architecture students of all technical faculties throughout Iran. 5 universities are selected through random cluster sampling and the sample size is 190 people; so that 175 questionnaires are approved by eliminating the incomplete questionnaires. The reliability of questionnaire is assessed in terms of content validity through a survey of experts and scholars and tests (calculation of the Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the whole questionnaire and factors). At the end of study, 50 questionnaires are distributed among faculty members of 4 state universities in Iran as the control sample and the results of both statistical populations are analyzed. The collected data is analyzed by SPSS software and the results of hypotheses and strategies are presented both descriptively and inferentially at the end of research. According to the studies, 4 indicators prioritized as spiritual aesthetics, environment, facilities and regularity are detected, with each having other sub-indicators in priority order.
Sahar Borhanifar, Mohammad Ebrahim Mazhari, Vida Taghvaei, Behzad Vasiq, Reza Ashrafzadeh,
Volume 32, Issue 3 (7-2022)
Abstract
‘Privacy’ in Islamic culture is considered one of the concepts related to the existential dimensions of human beings and one of the most important spiritual needs for self-improvement and a sincere connection with Allah. In this regard, mosques, as places for the Muslims’ collective worship ceremonies, are not only a place for social interaction but also a privacy-focused gathering, they are optimal places for thinking and enjoying some private moments with Allah. Two questions arise that what are the components of creating the privacy in the Architecture of mosques? How do these components result in the creation of this privacy in the mosques? The present study is basic and qualitative research in terms of purpose, which uses both comparative and meta-analysis methods. In this study, while analyzing documentary studies as well as in-depth and open interviews, mosques from Isfahan were selected as a case study. The NVivo software was used to analyze qualitative data. Based upon the conceptual model obtained from the research findings, three types of privacy have been proposed. The first mode is ‘having private moments with oneself’ which is made by the components such as ‘introspection and remembrance’. The second mode is ‘having private moments with Allah’ which is formed via components such as the companionship of light and darkness and the vacuity. Finally, the third mode is ‘the privacy in the public’ which is created due to components such as verbal and non-verbal communication.
