Introduction The modernization process that started at the beginning of the twentieth century has raised the problem of reconcilability of Islamic geometry and architecture with those used by non-Muslims (Mortada 127). The bifurcation of scholarly opinions on the place of modernity in traditional Islamic building design is a testament to the complexity of the issue. Taking into consideration the need to recognize a sacred role of geometry in Islamic philosophy, the influence of modernity on Muslim built environments should be closely investigated (Meehan 112). This part of the thesis proposal outlines arguments pertaining to the research topic. Research objectives and questions will also be discussed in detail. Overview of the Topic Despite the fact that Islamic geometry and architecture are two interconnected and diverse entities that cannot be easily generalized, it is not possible to disregard the homogeneity of conflicting arguments on these two fundamental cultural components. The discourse of Islamic identity inevitably enters the analysis of architectural expression of structural needs, forms, and functions that are often treated as eternal truths that can be discovered through contemplation. According to Al-Meheid, the “metaphysical reality of Allah’s existence” is recognizable in Islamic geometry and architecture (qtd. in Meehan 112). It means that the interpretation of the influence of modernity on geometrical and architectural expressions of Islamic culture should not be analyzed separately from its philosophical and religious underpinnings. It has been well established in a variety of publications that two opposite viewpoints on the issue under discussion are expressed with equal intensity of scientific rigor. Some scholars defend the proposition that modern approaches to Muslim built environments should be shunned at all costs (Frampton et al. 46). Others maintain that Islamic architecture and geometry have immensely benefited from the process of modernization (Gonzalez 72). The emergence of these two views marks the turning point in the analysis of Islamic spatial organizations and layouts. The need of a new analytical discourse is emphasized by the ever-growing pace of economic development of the Middle East. In the age of global capitalism and almost palpable sense of temporariness, it is essential to recognize the two perspectives in order to better understand the transformation of the key artifacts of the Islamic culture under the influence of modernity. Research Objectives Preservation of historical elements of Muslim spatial layouts and organizations is a collective endeavor. This endeavor cannot be approached without a clear understanding of modernity with respect to socio-cultural needs of Muslim communities whose built environments undergo the process of change. Therefore, in order to properly address the issue of the preservation of cultural patrimony in the Middle East, it is necessary to create a comprehensive framework for the assessment of the modernizing process’ impact on the architectural and geometric vocabulary of Islam. The creation of such framework is the first objective of this study. According to Gharipour, the influence of modernity on the architectural fabric of Muslim soci