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

• Main Authors: Asif, Nayeem, Utaberta, Nangkula, Othuman Mydin, M. A., Mohd Yunus, Mohd. Yazid
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit UTM Press 2015
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/46100/1/Redefining%20Islamic%20garden%20comparative%20analysis%20of%20approaches%2C%20ideas%20and%20design%20framework.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/46100/; http://www.jurnalteknologi.utm.my
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

The term Islamic garden has been defined in various ways considering different aspects and values. These definitions draw 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 contemporary societies are discussed in a brief way.