Document Type : Original Article
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Urban Design, Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran, Iran
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PhD in Architecture, Faculty of Architecture, Khalkhal Branch, Islamic Azad University, Khalkhal, Iran
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Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture, Ahar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahar, Iran
Abstract
Discussing Islam without mentioning the personality of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) is challenging. Urban crises, resulting from the Westernization of society, have become a significant issue. Experts believe that the Islamic approach, due to its strong emphasis on harmony, is the best approach. Numerous concepts explicitly found in the foundational sources of this school—such as Hadith, the Quran, and Sunnah—demonstrate how much Islamic teachings have focused on natural and urban growth. This study evaluates the concept of the Islamic city from the perspective of Ayatollah Khamenei. According to Sharia, the ancient law of Islam, the built environment must be designed and managed in a way that promotes moral advancement and societal growth. Urban zoning and land-use regulations should prioritize social cohesion and support the rights and needs of the people, as urban planning decisions significantly impact social life in the built environment. When planning an Islamic metropolis, fundamental Islamic ideals such as human welfare and dignity, justice and equality, central attention, unity and compassion, economic development, security and safety, and environmental protection must be considered. In Islamic culture, the best individuals are those who are most beneficial to others. Religious democracy, unlike hypocritical and populist democracies, is a system of sincere and selfless service, performed as a duty with purity and integrity. Ayatollah Khamenei consistently emphasizes that the fate of the country and the prosperity of the nation depend on the presence and choices of the people. He views Islamic councils of cities and villages as platforms for serving the nation and the country, as well as a testing ground for elected representatives who are under divine scrutiny and face the rightful expectations of the people, who are the true owners of the country and await the services of this legal and popular institution.
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