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Dr. Gholam Hossein Memarian, Seyed Majid Hashemi Toghr Oljerdi, Ali Mohammad Ranjbar-Kermani,
Volume 21, Issue 2 (12-2011)
Abstract
According to Islamic teachings, human being moves towards perfection if conditions conducive to His/her calmness are realized
at home. According to this view, 'house' represents 'family' and a Muslim's home is regarded as Sacred and private. There is an
inherent tendency in human being towards privacy, the most important of which is realized at home. Therefore, if privacy is
trespassed at home, it may no longer serve as a home. As traditional houses have assumed a more architectural manifestation
due to religious principles (Shariah), identifying these principles and converting them into housing rules and regulations are
among the major concerns of urban planners. This study introduces, analyzes, and compares privacy and hospitality pattern in
the nomads' tents and permanent dwellings through a combined method. In this paper, some of the behavioral patterns related to
the privacy, as mentioned in Holy Quran’s verses, are introduced. The evidence also comes from religious texts showing that
nomads’, Muslims’ and Zoroastrians’ tents in Kerman have been influenced by religious beliefs. The findings of this study stress
the need for privacy and shows that there is a direct relationship between the concept of family in a culture and the scale of
privacy and territory .
Gholam Hossein Memarian, Seyed Majid Hashemi Toghr-Oljerdi, Hesam Kamalipour,
Volume 22, Issue 2 (12-2012)
Abstract
Considering the acceptance of culture as the principle predictorof understanding housing elements, including religious and
behavioral patterns, is becoming increasingly important. This understanding can be clearly visualized in a city such as Kerman.
Kerman is located in South-East of Iran andhas a diverse culture witha residential district in which Muslims, Zoroastrians, and
Jews liveside by side in harmony. In this paper, the impact of religious and behavioral patterns on the interactive structure of
houses, which belong to the followers of the above mentioned religions, will be explained.The results of this study could be used
as a practical guideline and framework by the planners who are organizing approachesfor designing and renovating buildings in
these districts. The paper implements a combinationalresearch method using documentation, field study, interviews, observation
and logical reasoning in order to discuss the matter of privacy and hospitality and its impacts on formation of the houses.
Furthermore, apart from the study of ethnography, the paper demonstratesthe fact that there are at least two impressive layers
affecting the traditional architectural housing in Kerman. The first layer is derived from the dominant cultural patterns of
privacy respecting the rights of neighbors and hospitality that are acceptable by all religions.Adhering to these two principles is
practical even today. Moreover, the second layer affecting the architectural housing of the Jews and Zoroastrians is derived from
their traditions and religious beliefs.
H. Nasrollah Hoseini, A. Nourtaghani, M. Pazhouhanfar,
Volume 29, Issue 2 (12-2019)
Abstract
The present study is an attempt to find out processual and functional aspects of privacy regulation in a dialectical investigation. For this purpose, 180 samples are selected from among mothers of families in Mashhad, Iran using random sampling. In this study, "meaning structure" method has been applied. Samples participated in Laddering Interview. Analyses are set in Content-Goal Table. Based on this table, the initial questionnaire is designed and implemented after being finalized. 8 factors are obtained by factor analysis. Considering the compression variance, in the intended houses, these factors account for 87 percent of the hidden regulation of meaning structure in the privacy achievement and function processes. In general, we can conclude that these means have proper validity and reliability, and they can be properly used for studying "privacy" in the intended social housing. It is suggested to analyze the relationships among the privacy factors in order to present the regulation model of privacy aspects
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.
