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Religious Values and Restoration in Historic Cairo

By Aliasger Najam Madraswala

Religious Values and Restoration in Historic Cairo Books

Religious Values and Restoration in Historic Cairo

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This book offers the first in-depth study of the 1980 restoration of al-J¿mi¿ al-Anwar—also known as the Mosque of al-¿¿kim bi Amr All¿h—by the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community. Long portrayed by experts as having breached international conservation norms, the restoration project is reexamined here through primary sources, interviews, and archival research, and viewed through the lens of the community’s religious values. The book introduces i¿y¿¿—"bringing to life"—as a distinct Islamic philosophy of conservation, showing how sacred architecture is maintained not only as heritage but as living religious space. Challenging dominant narratives in heritage discourse, this book highlights the intersection of faith, identity, and conservation, offering valuable insights for scholars and practitioners working with religious communities and sacred sites.
Product details
Number of Pages:
164
Release Date:
2025-11-14
Publication Date:
2025-11-14
Publisher:
Springer
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
3032071461
ISBN13:
9783032071460
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
331 g
Height:
153 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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