Architectural Conservation in Islam: Case Study of the Prophet's Mosque

In this book the author looks at the development of Masjid an-Nabawi, the Prophet's Mosque in Medina, over a period of one thousand years. By examining the enlargement and renovation activities over the years, he highlights the Qur'an and Shari'ah based principles which he believes guided the architects. Based on these, he advocates a system of Islamic architectural conservation. 166 pages with a glossary, list of references and an index.