The Developmental Stages of the Inner Courtyard of the Mosque: an Analytical Study of (Kairouan Mosque and Mosque of Sultan Hassan Shrine)

A key insight from this study is that the inner courtyard of Islamic mosques, including those at Kairouan and Sultan Hassan Shrine, has consistently served as a multifunctional space, evolving with aesthetic elements to enhance both functionality and beauty. The research reveals that engineering ratios played a pivotal role in shaping these courtyards' layouts, ensuring their significance across different eras and architectural styles. By analyzing historical developments, the study highlights the courtyard's enduring importance—its privacy and centrality to mosque design—while demonstrating how it adapted to serve diverse purposes during Islamic rule.

Thabit Al-Baldawi, M. (2023). The Developmental Stages of the Inner Courtyard of the Mosque: an Analytical Study of (Kairouan Mosque and Mosque of Sultan Hassan Shrine). Dirasat: Human and Social Sciences, 50(1), 32–55. https://doi.org/10.35516/hum.v50i1.4387