The 3S - Simple, Sufficient and Sustainable: The Basic Tenets of Islamic Architecture

An over-reliance on natural resources leads to their depletion. Everyone in the community must realize that participation is crucial for long-term growth. Experts claim that the Islamic approach is the most promising one in light of the urgent requirement for harmonization. This study highlights the significance of Islamic traditional places on natural and urban expansion in the Quran, Sunnah, and Hadith while examining Islamic ethics and principles for simple, sufficient, and sustainable development. This paper provides valuable insights into how Islamic teachings can inform modern practices of resource conservation, low-energy architecture, and sustainable building construction. Islamic architecture offered a wide range of experiences, from the private sphere of the individual to the communal goals of the community. By making the fundamental ideas of Islamic architecture more understandable, the research aims to raise professional and public awareness of its significance. The paper concludes that Islamic architecture, with its multifaceted representation of Islam, is both simple and sufficient. Indeed, sustainability has always been one of the key characteristics that set Islamic architecture apart. Islam seeks to protect man's well-being, including wealth, mental endurance, and faith. It offers a thorough understanding of philosophy, ethics, and worldviews. This examination looks at the pragmatic issue in Islamic architecture practice in the modern world, stressing essential themes in the process.