Yogyakarta, July10^th, 2024- The second day of the Summer Course began with an engaging activity. The participants were given questions about famous buildings located around the world. They were shown various pictures of these buildings and were required to identify the country of origin for each building.

The participants were then divided into 5 groups, each accompanied by a liaison officer. Five country themes were given: Indonesia, Malaysia, Yemen, Thailand, and Arabia. Each group was assigned one theme, and they discussed cultural exchanges and the characteristics of buildings related to their given theme. After the group discussions, they presented the results of their discussions on the architectural characteristics of the buildings related to their theme.

After the presentation session proceeded actively, the participants were given a quiz related to the previous day's lecture material. Ten questions were provided on the Acculturation of Halal Products. This quiz marked the end of the first session on the second day of the Summer Course.

The second session continued with the topic "The Islamic Architecture Trend: Challenges and Opportunities", presented by Ar. Ir. Munichy B.Edrees, M.Arch, IAI, AA from the Indonesian Islamic University, and moderated by Hindun Khairotun Nadlifah, M.URP, a lecturer in architecture at Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University. Ar. Ir. Munichy B.Edrees, M.Arch, IAI, AA explained that architectural design is not only based on philosophical concepts, cultural concepts, and architectural concepts, but must also be based on the Qur'an and Hadith. According to him, there are 8 principles in Sharia Architecture: function, aesthetic, technique, safety, comfort, context, sustainability, and efficiency.

As Ir. Munichy B.Edrees, M.Arch, IAI, AA said :

“As architects, our designs must reflect the wisdom of the Qur’an and Hadith. By doing so, we create spaces that serve modern needs while resonating with the spiritual essence of Islamic faith.”

“This discussion has highlighted the dynamic landscape of architecture, where tradition and innovation converge. As Pak Munichy emphasized, the foundation for navigating this exciting yet challenging space lies in the rich wisdom of the Qur’an and Hadith. By drawing inspiration from these sacred texts, architects can create designs that not only meet modern needs but also resonate with the spiritual core of the Islamic faith. Let us continue to explore the potential of Islamic Center architecture, guided by the timeless principles of our faith and the creative spirit of the present”, summarized by Hindun Khairotun Nadlifah, M.URP.

The second day of the Summer Course was a success, paving the way for more insightful discussions and activities in the days to come.