Redefining Islamic garden: comparative analysis of approaches, ideas and design framework

• Main Authors: Asif, Nayeem, Utaberta, Nangkula, Othuman Mydin, M. A., Mohd Yunos, Mohd Yazid
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 2015
• Subjects: NA2000 Study and teaching. Research
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/74050/7/74050%20REDEFINING%20ISLAMIC%20GARDEN.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/74050/; https://journals.utm.my/index.php/jurnalteknologi/article/view/5238/3578
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

The term Islamic garden has been defined in various ways considering different aspects and val- ues. These definitions draws a broader perspective to Islamic garden, a key feature of Islamic civilization throughout the history. This paper aims to analyze these views and compare them in order to reach toward a holistic definition for Islamic garden- its origin, evolution, principles and essence. Also searching for a way to revitalize the original essence and application of Islamic gardens in the con temporal)' societies are discussed in a brief way.