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Barar M, Ranjbaran D, Razeghi A. (2026). A Comparative Study of Shi'a and Sunni Mosque Architecture Based on Jurisprudential Foundations (Quranic Verses and Hadiths) of Islamic Schools of Thought. JRIA. 14(1),
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1- Department of Theoretical science and Higher Art study, Iran University of Art, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Conservation and Restoration, Iran University of Art, Tehran, Iran.
2- Department of Conservation and Restoration, Iran University of Art, Tehran, Iran.
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Understanding the jurisprudential teachings of Islamic schools of thought is essential for appreciating Islamic art and architecture, as it reveals reveal broader dimensions of Islamic wisdom expressed through built forms. The mosque, as the most comprehensive architectural typology in Islamic culture, serves as a significant reflection of Islamic beliefs. To fully grasp mosque architecture, one must acknowledge the doctrinal principles of the two primary Islamic sects—Shi'ism and Sunnism. A comparative analysis of mosques associated with these sects not only highlights their architectural features but also illuminates the cultural and historical contexts across various regions of the Islamic world.
This research investigates how the jurisprudential principles of Shi'a and Sunni Islam shape mosque architecture, identifying both similarities and differences. The study examines Quranic verses and Hadiths from each tradition to extract key jurisprudential foundations and analyzes five Sunni and five Shi'a mosques from the Qajar period located in the provinces of Kurdistan and Kermanshah. Through comparative analysis, the research identifies points of convergence and divergence.
The findings reveal that the jurisprudential principles of both sects influence mosque architecture in both direct and indirect ways. Consequently, the physical components of the mosques are categorized into five distinct groups, evaluated according to their respective sectarian principles. The analyzed Shi'a mosques exhibit a stronger alignment with jurisprudential elements specific to Shi'a doctrine and demonstrate a more pronounced civilizational significance in their architectural expression.
This research investigates how the jurisprudential principles of Shi'a and Sunni Islam shape mosque architecture, identifying both similarities and differences. The study examines Quranic verses and Hadiths from each tradition to extract key jurisprudential foundations and analyzes five Sunni and five Shi'a mosques from the Qajar period located in the provinces of Kurdistan and Kermanshah. Through comparative analysis, the research identifies points of convergence and divergence.
The findings reveal that the jurisprudential principles of both sects influence mosque architecture in both direct and indirect ways. Consequently, the physical components of the mosques are categorized into five distinct groups, evaluated according to their respective sectarian principles. The analyzed Shi'a mosques exhibit a stronger alignment with jurisprudential elements specific to Shi'a doctrine and demonstrate a more pronounced civilizational significance in their architectural expression.
Keywords: Shi'a jurisprudential foundations, Sunni jurisprudential foundations, Qajar-era mosques, Kurdistan mosques, Kermanshah mosques.
Type of Study: Research |
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Islamic jurisprudence, low and ethics in architecture and urbanism.
Received: 2025/07/26 | Accepted: 2025/11/28 | Published: 2026/05/16
Received: 2025/07/26 | Accepted: 2025/11/28 | Published: 2026/05/16
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