History and Architecture of the Prophet's Mosque

This book discusses the subjects of the history and architecture of the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, representing the story of the evolution of the Mosque from the time of Prophet Muhammad SAW to the modern era of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Written from an interdisciplinary perspective, the book intends to create a new perspective for the topic of the history and architecture of the Prophet's Mosque by thinking and researching across traditional boundaries that define established academic disciplines. It also serves as a substantial contribution to the crystallisation of the subject of theory of genuine Muslim architecture, by placing them within the context of the Muslim cultural and civilisational history, producing building principles and analyses in the process. The contents cover various periods and contributions, including the form and function of the Mosque during the Prophet's time, expansions by different Caliphs, developments by the Abbasids, Mamluks, Ottomans, and modern Saudi expansions, along with interpretations of architectural decorations and reconciling historical views.