Space and Muslim Urban Life: At the Limits of the Labyrinth of Fez By SIMON O'MEARA

Simon O'Meara's study reveals how the walls of premodern Fez (1400–1800) shaped its urban space and influenced social norms within Muslim society, offering a comprehensive contextualization of early Islamic medina history. By analyzing architectural boundaries and their interplay with behavioral norms, the research advances beyond prior scholarship, including works by Ali Djrebi and Abdelwahab Bouhdiba, to explore the enduring impact of walls on urban life and legal discourse in Arab-Muslim cities. The study also examines 'the Book of Walls,' a regulatory framework governing wall construction, providing timely insights as Fez celebrates its 1200th anniversary.

Honerkamp, K. (2012). Space and Muslim Urban Life: At the Limits of the Labyrinth of Fez By SIMON O’MEARA. Journal of Islamic Studies, 24(1), 98–101. https://doi.org/10.1093/jis/ets095