The Functions and Usages of Waqf in the Architectural Structure of Yazd (from Ilkhanate to Qajar)

One of the most important characteristics of Waqf in Yazd city, which has been less noticed so far, is its role in the formation of architecture and urban planning. Therefore, in the following article, while examining the history of Waqf in Yazd from the Muzaffarids to Qajar period, its impact on th...

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Main Authors: Seyyed Saeid Hosseini, Habib Shahbazi Shiran, Behrouz Afkhami
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Published: “George Enescu” National University of Arts of Iași 2024-05-01
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description One of the most important characteristics of Waqf in Yazd city, which has been less noticed so far, is its role in the formation of architecture and urban planning. Therefore, in the following article, while examining the history of Waqf in Yazd from the Muzaffarids to Qajar period, its impact on the physical-spatial structure of Yazd, as well as the role of Waqfs deeds and stone inscriptions in the field of Islamic art and architecture of Yazd, are discussed. In the following, referring to the background of the research in this field, the questions raised include the role of Waqf in the development of architecture and urban development of Yazd, the characteristics of Waqf deeds and stone inscriptions, answers are given to how the usages and functions of the Waqf are. The result is that encouraging and supporting People to immigrate and paying attention to estates and tenements in cities, bequeathing Waqfs to male children, family support in the protection of properties and estates to prevent the risk of usurpation of property, the public utility activities of the nobles, affluent, local influential People and their spouses to commemorate Ahl al-Bayt and Imams has been effective in the field of Waqf and the development and expansion of the architecture of Islamic buildings. The importance of Waqf sources, such as books, Waqf deeds and inscriptions, can also be helpful in retelling the social, artistic, religious, economic, geographical problems raised about Waqf elements.
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spelling doaj-art-a0840da084144455b5b0a48c0b022eef2025-08-20T02:54:43Zdeu“George Enescu” National University of Arts of IașiAnastasis: Research in Medieval Culture and Art2392-862X2392-94722024-05-0111121122910.35218/armca.2024.1.10The Functions and Usages of Waqf in the Architectural Structure of Yazd (from Ilkhanate to Qajar)Seyyed Saeid Hosseini0Habib Shahbazi Shiran1Behrouz Afkhami2Ph.D. student of archaeology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran, seyyedsaeidhosseini6@gmail.comCorresponding author, Associate Professor, Department of Archaeology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran, habibshahbazi35@gmail.comAssociate Professor, Department of Archaeology, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran, bafkhami@uma.ac.irOne of the most important characteristics of Waqf in Yazd city, which has been less noticed so far, is its role in the formation of architecture and urban planning. Therefore, in the following article, while examining the history of Waqf in Yazd from the Muzaffarids to Qajar period, its impact on the physical-spatial structure of Yazd, as well as the role of Waqfs deeds and stone inscriptions in the field of Islamic art and architecture of Yazd, are discussed. In the following, referring to the background of the research in this field, the questions raised include the role of Waqf in the development of architecture and urban development of Yazd, the characteristics of Waqf deeds and stone inscriptions, answers are given to how the usages and functions of the Waqf are. The result is that encouraging and supporting People to immigrate and paying attention to estates and tenements in cities, bequeathing Waqfs to male children, family support in the protection of properties and estates to prevent the risk of usurpation of property, the public utility activities of the nobles, affluent, local influential People and their spouses to commemorate Ahl al-Bayt and Imams has been effective in the field of Waqf and the development and expansion of the architecture of Islamic buildings. The importance of Waqf sources, such as books, Waqf deeds and inscriptions, can also be helpful in retelling the social, artistic, religious, economic, geographical problems raised about Waqf elements.https://anastasis-review.ro/wp-content/uploads/ARMCA-2024-XI-1-10_Seyyed-Hosseini.pdfwaqfarchitectureyazdilkhanate to qajarusages and functionswaqfs
spellingShingle Seyyed Saeid Hosseini
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title The Functions and Usages of Waqf in the Architectural Structure of Yazd (from Ilkhanate to Qajar)
title_full The Functions and Usages of Waqf in the Architectural Structure of Yazd (from Ilkhanate to Qajar)
title_fullStr The Functions and Usages of Waqf in the Architectural Structure of Yazd (from Ilkhanate to Qajar)
title_full_unstemmed The Functions and Usages of Waqf in the Architectural Structure of Yazd (from Ilkhanate to Qajar)
title_short The Functions and Usages of Waqf in the Architectural Structure of Yazd (from Ilkhanate to Qajar)
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