The Impact of Islamic and Customary Laws on Urban form Development in Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Saleh, Mohammed Abdullah Eben

doi:10.1016/s0197-3975(98)00015-0

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“…As per Islamic teachings, damage can happen when others can participate, whether in observation or interference in the intimate happenings happening at someone's home. Islam carries the recognition that each person has the right to be free from any unwanted invasion, especially regarding personal privacy (Saleh, 1998). Saleh (1998) added that the combined theme founded on Islamic beliefs underlines a specific type of social interaction that honours confidentiality and the rights of spaces.…”

Section: Concept Of Privacy In Islammentioning

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“…Islam carries the recognition that each person has the right to be free from any unwanted invasion, especially regarding personal privacy (Saleh, 1998). Saleh (1998) added that the combined theme founded on Islamic beliefs underlines a specific type of social interaction that honours confidentiality and the rights of spaces.…”

Section: Concept Of Privacy In Islammentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For example, the mosque-centered model dominates most traditional Islamic cities (Othman et al, 2014). On the other hand, Saleh (1998) claimed that the residential neighbourhood of conventional Islamic cities consists of narrow and winding alleyways from the dominant roads. The unexpected turns and blind curves were given in these passageways, discouraging strangers and intruders.…”

Section: Table 1 Privacy Levels In Residential Design In Islamic Comm...mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Mashrabiya, in its traditional sense, is composed of sheesh, which are wooden lattice slats to deter any visual intrusions from the outdoors but still provide the users, especially the women, visual access to the outside world. Correspondingly, due to the requirement for privacy, it was necessary to board up balconies, close off windows and provide enclosed roof terraces that affect the spatial design of Muslim buildings (Abdullah and Saleh, 1998).…”

Section: Architectural Design Elements Influencing Privacymentioning

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Principle of Privacy in Islamic Architectural Design Context: A Systematic Literature Review

Dini,

Salih,

Ismail

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Privacy has a significant role in formulating the elements of traditional Islamic architecture due to its critical importance in Islamic law. However, the birth of modern and contemporary architecture brought by modern trends and rapid urbanization created a diminishing sense of privacy and comfort to the building users. Besides, there is a lack of understanding and body of knowledge about privacy from an architectural perspective. Therefore, the present study aims to investigate the traditional design elements that promote privacy and provide a conceptual definition of privacy from an Islamic architectural perspective. The methodology used is a systematic literature review of English language literature published in two electronic databases (Scopus and ScienceDirect), using MeSH terms, keywords, and inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results of this study confirm that the principle of privacy plays a critical role in architectural design consideration, especially in residential areas. The conceptual definitions classify privacy as either a sociophysical aspect (physical, social, and psychological) or a sensory aspect (visual, acoustic and olfactory). Importantly, the key design elements for promoting privacy are the central courtyard, exterior facade, Mashrabiya, floor plans and spatial arrangement, subtle design approaches, transitional design elements, and neighbourhood urban configuration. The findings contribute to a guideline for urban planners and architects to understand better the privacy concept and its design elements to enhance the functional architecture in an Islamic context that respects the user's privacy and comfort.

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Section: Concept Of Privacy In Islammentioning

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Section: Concept Of Privacy In Islammentioning

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Section: Table 1 Privacy Levels In Residential Design In Islamic Comm...mentioning

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“…Alleyways were a widely used pedestrian system built to ensure the safety and privacy of dwellers and increase accessibility; they served as centers of social life and economic activity (Bianca 2000; Kiet 2011). These alleys’ functionality depended on their width and height (Curran 1983; Saleh 1998a): typically, narrow alleys served residential clusters and were centers of social activity, while wider ones were used for commerce and led to communal areas.…”

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Reclaiming Alleyways to Improve Network Connectivity: Lessons from Dubai’s Neighborhoods

Alawadi

Alameri

Scoppa

2020

Journal of Planning Education and Research

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This study highlights the necessity of studying both streets and alleyways when assessing network connectivity efficiency. Taking Dubai as a case, the research evaluates eleven neighborhoods with different streets and alleyways systems designed during different growth periods. The focus is placed on the efficiency of different street layouts and explores the contribution of alleys to that efficiency. A Pedestrian Route Directness (PRD) test is used to assess the efficiency of neighborhoods streets and alleys system. Findings show that alleys improved connectivity once added to the network showing an improvement in average PRD values, network densities, and plots passing the test.

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Tax evasion and religiosity in the Muslim world: the significance of Shariah regulation

Nurunnabi

2017

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The Impact of Islamic and Customary Laws on Urban form Development in Southwestern Saudi Arabia

Cited by 19 publications

References 4 publications

Principle of Privacy in Islamic Architectural Design Context: A Systematic Literature Review

Principle of Privacy in Islamic Architectural Design Context: A Systematic Literature Review

Reclaiming Alleyways to Improve Network Connectivity: Lessons from Dubai’s Neighborhoods

Tax evasion and religiosity in the Muslim world: the significance of Shariah regulation

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