Historically, religious centers served as the identity-forming heartbeat of Iranian-Islamic cities. However, recent object-oriented interventions have triggered "islandification" and spatial rupture from the surrounding fabric. Adopting a holistic, quasi-experimental methodology, this research maps the sustainability of the Shah Abdol-Azim Hasani Shrine precinct to redefine development models for these sensitive areas. The study’s innovation lies in a comprehensive four-dimensional framework _ incorporating "quality of life," "social justice," "economic inclusiveness," and "pilgrimage etiquette" _ evaluated through spatial statistical analysis and surveys of authorities, pilgrims, and neighbors.

Findings reveal a sharp sustainability contrast: while "acquisition and demolition" in the southern zone (Nafarabad) led to social collapse and indigenous displacement, the western zone (Sartakht) maintained dynamism through "spontaneous renovation" and local identity preservation. The analysis demonstrates that a dominant commercial approach prioritizing short-term pilgrim needs has degraded the quality of life for neighbors, worsened traffic, and fueled spatial-economic inequality.

This paper proposes an exit strategy through three fundamental paths: managing stakeholder conflicts of interest; strengthening spatial-functional continuity between the shrine and the city; and a vital shift from "spatial commercialization" toward "reinforcing residential functions" to restore sustainable life. This approach offers a novel framework for integrated governance in religious urban fabrics, ensuring a balance between sacred duties and urban vitality.