Manifestations of the Emergence of the Principle of Unity in Diversity in Islamic Architecture (Comparative Comparison of the Dome of the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) and the Dome of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque in Isfahan)

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 shahid rajaee tehran

2 Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University, Tehran

3 University of Science and Technology

10.22061/orj.2025.11977.891

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Understanding Islamic architecture requires recognizing the behavioral pattern of the believer in a place in order to gain grace. Calling to the congregation and preaching the good news of attracting divine mercy and blessing shows the importance of building mosques and paying attention to revelational symbols.how the most important cognitive principle of "unity in plurality" is manifested in the dome of Imam Hussein and the Sheikh Lotfollah is the issue of this article. The findings show that the entirety of the space and its components have been adjusted and adapted for its purpose. In addition to the circular geometry system, the presence of spiritual inscriptions and abstract motifs, spatial hierarchy, depth, and centrality in the most important part of the sacred space are the unifying elements of architecture. The direction of the Qibla has polarized the space and created a linear-value axis, which is seen in the holy shrine of Imam Hussein in the manifestation and repetition of the mention of the glory of "Allah" in the center and middle of the inscriptions and along this axis. In the behavioral pattern of the pilgrim to gain knowledge, the place is the place of reciting the Ashura pilgrimage so that the intercession of Hussein and the position of "the step of truth" along with Imam Hussein and his companions in the divine court are provided with sustenance. the feeling of becoming one with the group and transforming the static space into a memorable and dynamic space has been well done.

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Journal of Ontological Researches
Volume 14, Issue 28
March 2026
Pages 103-143

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