Influence of Islamic Architecture on Residential Structures in the Hausa Community

Aisha Abdulkarim  Aliyu; Alice Sabrina  Ismail

doi:10.32350/jitc.132.04

Aisha Abdulkarim Aliyu University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8068-2803
Alice Sabrina Ismail University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5487-6954

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32350/jitc.132.04

Keywords: Hausa community, housing architecture, Islamic values, Islamic ideas

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The architectural traditions of Islamic cultures have been influenced by Islamic teachings historically. These teachings include values, such as discretion, modesty, and hospitality. These values work as guiding principles and impact the construction of Muslim houses, arrangement of spaces, and interaction of people with one another. However, the current political and social shifts, together with the ideas departing from Islamic cultural values are rather upsetting for Muslims. Resultantly, some of the architectural styles have emerged that go against the ideals and principles, upheld by Islamic beliefs. The current study, in connection with the influence of Islamic cultural values, attempted to examine the shape, traits, and components of housing, thoroughly. Moreover, it also focused on the interactions between these elements in different Islamic towns with different environmental conditions as well. Two case studies were conducted in the Kano metropolitan region by employing a qualitative methodology. This methodology comprised document analysis and direct observation presented within the context of interpretivist research paradigm. The findings showed that religious beliefs form the basis of regional design, with Islamic civilizations' architectural works deriving their inspiration directly from the Islamic principles. The academics underlined the significance to understand Islamic beliefs and values while taking into account the evolving conditions surrounding the contemporary designs in light of the research findings. This knowledge is essential to properly articulate the local Islamic identity in a way that responds to the demands of contemporary society.

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Author Biography

Alice Sabrina Ismail, University Technology Malaysia, Malaysia

Director of Architecture School in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. An Associate Professor, lecturer, researcher, writer and designer. Currently teaching Bachelor Science of Architecture (LAM Part 1) and Master of Architecture program (LAM Part 2) by taught course. Actively involve in journal writing, book publications and research supervision at post graduate level (PhD, Masters and Post Doc) in architecture history, theory and culture and the constructing of national identity in the Malaysian context. Actively conducting research in the search of Malaysian national architecture identity, 21st century teaching & learning in architecture education and sustainable community living. Published many journals and books in the area of Islamic and Malaysian architecture. Won numerous award for journal and book publication at the national level. A registered Graduate Architect with LAM (Malaysian Board of Architects) and a Graduate PAM (Malaysian Architect Association) member. As well as involved in many B40 community projects to encourage sustainable living environment among society. https://people.utm.my/alice/

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