Islamic architecture represents common features that are shared among Muslim societies and respond to the requirements, recommendations and restrictions emanating from Islamic religion. It does not exist as a physical model, style or type but rather a set of principles that shape social conduct and individual's behaviour of Muslim societies.
On the other hand,
Muslim architecture:Practice of Islam by Muslims (as individuals and communities) reflecting the difference of types and styles over geography and history.
Physical heritage in the Islamic world such as famous mosques, courtyard houses and various architectural styles are Muslim architecture. They have come out as an interaction between the Islamic principles, the place and the people who adopted Islam as a religion and way of life. But they don't necessarily reflect Islam.
Muslim Architecturereflects the product of Muslims both as a society and individuals at a certain time and in a given place. It could be revived as it could be outdated for nowadays needs.
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