Abstract
AbstractWudhu' (ablution) area is a space to perform ablution by clean certain body parts with water for Muslims before praying. There are several design guidelines for praying facilities in Malaysia, but they lack criteria and specification guidelines for ablution space; they are still inadequate and not user-friendly. This paper is to identify the level of ablution areas practicality based on the design and satisfaction criteria; space planning, ergonomic, the relationship between prayer hall, and users satisfaction. It focuses on commercial buildings interrogative shopping complexes that do not fully apply and are not Islamic compliant. An observation and on-site measurement manage by a selection of shopping complexes in the Klang Valley and Johor Bahru. It enhanced the standard guideline for prayer areas in shopping complexes based on the local authority’s essential for the respective parties: local authorities and architects, besides regulating the prominence of users’ comfort.KeywordsPrayer room designAblution areaDesign standardShopping complex
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