The Influence of Sufi Cosmology on Spatial Design in Islamic Architecture

This paper explores how Sufi cosmology—rooted in Islamic metaphysical traditions—shapes the spatial, symbolic, and experiential dimensions of Islamic architecture. Drawing on historical examples and theoretical frameworks, it examines how architectural spaces associated with Sufism reflect mystical concepts such as Tawhid, Fana, Baqa, and the Insan al-Kamil. The study focuses on the ways in which sacred geometry, spatial progression, and symbolic ornamentation reflect the inner journey of the soul and facilitate spiritual transformation.