This concluding chapter suggests that the Dawoodi Bohra community’s restoration of al-Jāmiʿ al-Anwar, guided by the concept of iḥyāʾ (bringing back to life), represents a ‘performative approach to authenticity’ rooted in Islamic tradition. The study demonstrates that while the project challenged international conservation standards, it was consistent with over a millennium of Muslim conservation activity (ʿimārah). It shows that there are multiple valid frameworks for authenticity and that conservation should not be a binary choice between religious values and international standards. The study highlights the need for contemporary discourse to acknowledge and accommodate the diverse ways Muslim communities care for their sacred heritage

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Conclusions: Iḥyāʾ, Authenticity, and the Future of Islamic Values in Conservation

  • Aliasger Najam Madraswala

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This concluding chapter suggests that the Dawoodi Bohra community’s restoration of al-Jāmiʿ al-Anwar, guided by the concept of iḥyāʾ (bringing back to life), represents a ‘performative approach to authenticity’ rooted in Islamic tradition. The study demonstrates that while the project challenged international conservation standards, it was consistent with over a millennium of Muslim conservation activity (ʿimārah). It shows that there are multiple valid frameworks for authenticity and that conservation should not be a binary choice between religious values and international standards. The study highlights the need for contemporary discourse to acknowledge and accommodate the diverse ways Muslim communities care for their sacred heritage