7 Principles of Islamic architcture

1. Architecture as Tawhid: Unity & Uniquity of Allah

An Islamic building should focus on strengthening the bond between muslims within conformity of God's will

2. Architecture of Ihtiram: Respect  

An Islamic building should represent Muslims respect and obedience to Allah 

3. Architecture with Ikhlas: Sincerity   

A Muslim architect should show sincerity and purity in their design motivation, and built within conformity to God’s will 

4. Architecture as Pursuit of Ilm: Knowledge 

An Islamic building celebrates knowledge through calligraphy of religious Inscriptions and uses light as an expression of knowledge. 

5. Architecture for Iqtisad: Balance 

An Islamic building should have harmony between functional and spiritual elements 

6. Architecture of Haya’: Modesty 

An Islamic building should be discreet and preserve the dignity of its owner or users. 

7. Architecture as Dikr: Remembrance 

An Islamic building should be an aid to remembrance of Allah.