ISLAM DAN DAKWAH DALAM PERSPEKTIF ARSITEKTUR SEBAGAI STRATEGI DAKWAH KULTURAL: STUDI KASUS MASJID KONTEMPORER MASJID AL-IRSYAD DAN MASJID SALMAN ITB, BANDUNG

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between Islam, da'wah, and architecture by analyzing two contemporary mosques in Bandung, namely Al-Irsyad Mosque and Salman ITB Mosque. This study departs from the view that Islamic architecture not only represents aesthetic values and ritual functions, but can also serve as a medium for cultural da'wah that conveys Islamic messages through form, space, and user experience. Using a qualitative approach through literature study, observation, and interviews, this study attempts to reveal how da'wah strategies are articulated in the architectural elements of the two mosques. The results show that both Al-Irsyad Mosque and Salman ITB Mosque promote da'wah values through the principles of simplicity, openness, and contextuality to modern urban society. Al-Irsyad displays visual da'wah through the symbolism of cubes and the play of light that emphasizes tawhid, while Salman ITB highlights social da'wah through open spaces and the integration of socio-religious functions that encourage interaction between different groups. Both mosques affirm that da'wah in Islamic architecture is not only found in traditional ornaments or forms, but in the ability of spaces to build spiritual awareness, social ethics, and inclusivity among the community. This study contributes to the development of the concept of cultural da'wah in contemporary Islamic architecture studies by demonstrating that architectural design can be a means of communicating Islamic values that are adaptive to the times and the needs of modern society.