The myth and reality of historic Nusantara Masjid architecture: Nusantara Islamic Architecture

• Main Authors: Mohd Nawawi, Norwina, Abdul Rahim, Zaiton, Denan, Zuraini, Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita, Abdullah, Fadzidah
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: GN Anthropology; NA190 History; NA4100 Special classes of buildings; NA4590 Religious buildings
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/68276/1/Inherit18-47.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/68276/16/68276%20The%20Myth%20and%20Reality%20of%20Historic%20Nusantara%20Masjid%20Architecture.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/68276/
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

As a masjid typology, historic Nusantara Masjid or vernacular masjid of South East Asia, its origin has been debated and basked in myth and mystery. The world history on Islamic architecture tapers at Mogul India with Masjid architecture recognised by its typical form of Arab-Indian or Saracenic do...