Have Our Buildings Lost Their Souls?: A Practical Guide to the Principles of Construction in Light of...

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Ihab Qaradaya

Have Our Buildings Lost Their Souls?

Name: Have Our Buildings Lost Their Souls?
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A Practical Guide to the Principles of Construction in Light of the Qur'an and Sunnah

Ihab Qaradaya

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English

Dr. Ihab Qaradaya
08 November 2025

Architecture: professional practice; Islam; Civil engineering, surveying & building

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After more than thirty years in construction, Dr. Ihab Qaradaya noticed a disturbing gap: We build with engineering skill, but we often import ""building cultures"" that do not suit our communities. But where is the reference that combines the precision of engineering with the principles of the Qur'an and Sunnah?

This book is the answer. As a summary of a 4-year PhD thesis, this is not just theory-it is a ""practical guide"" to fill this gap in both Islamic and engineering libraries.

This guide walks you step-by-step through the actual construction process:

Chapter 1 (The ""Why""): Understand the core concepts that must govern our work, from the true meaning of ""building"" in the Qur'an to the five ultimate goals of Islamic engineering and the ethical charter of the ""Strong and Trustworthy"" engineer.

Chapter 2 (The """"How""-Design): Learn how to translate values like ""Sakina"" (tranquility), ""Sitr"" (privacy), and ""No Harm"" (the 1st law of engineering) into real blueprints, from the interior floor plan to the external facade.

Chapter 3 (The ""Execution""): How to manage the construction site with integrity. This covers contracts (like FIDIC) in the light of Sharia, the ethics of selecting materials, and the critical importance of worker and public safety (HSE).

Chapter 4 (The ""Lifecycle""): Your responsibility doesn't end at handover. This chapter covers legal warranties (like the 10-year warranty), the owner's duty of maintenance, neighbor's rights, and the original ""Islamic Green Building"" code based on sustainability, water conservation, and recycling.

This book is an essential guide for every engineer who wants to add ""soul"" to their designs, and every owner who wants to build a true ""home,"" not just a structure.

By: Ihab Qaradaya
Imprint: Dr. Ihab Qaradaya
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 4mm
Weight: 100g
ISBN: 9798232365455
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 08 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active