The architectural language of the historical buildings was heavily inspired by the rich heritage of Iraqi Islamic design.

The Al Khillani Islamic Centre enjoys a preeminent location adjacent to the Al Khillani Historic Mosque, on the eastern side of the city of Baghdad. Conservation of the existing Mosque and library buildings were vital components of the design, influencing the concept for the centre. The architectural language of the historical buildings was heavily inspired by the rich heritage of Iraqi Islamic design.

The project is composed of the Mosque, the religious school, a research centre, public library, a guesthouse for VIP visitors, multipurpose hall, VIP visitorsí hall, halls for religious events, secondary halls for presentations and similar activities and commercial offices. The external courtyard of the complex occupies the maximum area possible in order to accommodate the large number of worshippers by orienting it towards the Qibla.