إدريس عبدالله
_4 _February _2016هـ الموافق 4-02-2016م, 12:24 AM
Building a mosque is a prophetic and Islamic tradition of Muslim Communities. One of the first things that the Prophet Mohammed "Peace be upon him" did when he entered Medina, is to build a mosque, the mosque of Quba. Subsequently wherever the Muslim's have gone, they have built a Mosque for their needs in that community.
Since Islam is a complete and comprehensive way of life, the Masjid, has to be at the heart of all life’s positive and constructive activities. Allah says in the Quran: ﭽ ﰂ ﰃ ﰄ ﰅ ﰆ ﰇ ﰈ ﰉ ﰊ ﰋ ﰌ ﰍ ﰎ ﰏ ﰐ ﭼ
Meaning: “In houses which God has permitted to be built that His name might be praised in them, in them they praise Him, morning and evening, men whom neither business nor trade distracts from praising God and performing the prayers and the giving of alms.” (Q24:V36).
The Mosque as an educational institution: The mosque played a major part in the spread of education in the Muslim World, and the association of the mosque with education remained one of its main characteristics throughout history. It is a historical fact that illiteracy and ignorance were the most dominating evils among the Arabs before the advent of Islam. The Glorious Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) laid the greatest emphasis on the dissemination of knowledge and learning.
Education was made obligatory on all Muslims, men and women, along with the importance of writing or pen. In the Prophet’s Mosque in Madina, the Prophet himself started a school, where, he along with his companions gave lessons on the Qur’an and general ethical knowledge. The basic format in which education took place in the mosque was the study circle, better known in the Muslim World as "Halaqat al-'Ilm", or Halaqa for short. A Halaqa is literally defined as ‘a gathering of people seated in a circle' or ‘a gathering of students around a teacher.
The Mosque was the headquarters of the Islamic State’s supreme leadership.
It was a centre where the State’s affairs were run. The Messenger of Allah used to meet the envoys, sign agreements, judge between disputing parties and so on. The Khaleefah, i.e. the head of the Islamic State, would outline his policies and methods, address and debate with his subjects directly without any fear in the Mosque. Khaleefah Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) delivered his speech in the Mosque of the Messenger of Allah after he had been given the bay’ah, and all books of history reported it.
The Masjid is section of the Department of Information and Culture
The Masjid is regarded as an important Islamic information center, since it is the scene of the political, social, cultural and ritual life. All the important news related to vital issues are announced in the Masjid and it also ensures a direct contact between the carrier and the receptor of relevant info. It is considered to be one of the most effective and successful means of da’wah and information. The Adhaan, for instance, is information about the time of prayer Salah and at the same time it is a means of campaigning for Islam and its spread. The pulpit is also a place for information about the campaign and on it the principles of the campaign are explained and its rules are declared. Prayer Salah is also another tangible method of information especially Salat ul jama'ah (the group prayer), study circles of Qur’an, fiqh, meetings and conferences are considered to be successful methods of distributing information about Islam.
The Masjid is a place where the pleasure of Allah and good reputation are sought
Imam Bukhari, Imam Muslim and Imam Ahmad reported that the Messenger of Allah said, "He who frequently goes to the Masjid, Allah would prepare a quarter for him in Heaven each time he came and went." Imam Bukhari, Imam Muslim reported that the Messenger of Allah said, "Seven categories of people will be in the shade of Allah on the day where there will be no shade except His: (One of them) A man his heart attached to the Masjid." Imam Muslim reported that the Messenger of Allah said, "He who purified himself at home then walked to one of Allah’s Houses to perform one of Allah’s commands, each one of his steps would wipe out a sin and the other would increase his rewards."
Since Islam is a complete and comprehensive way of life, the Masjid, has to be at the heart of all life’s positive and constructive activities. Allah says in the Quran: ﭽ ﰂ ﰃ ﰄ ﰅ ﰆ ﰇ ﰈ ﰉ ﰊ ﰋ ﰌ ﰍ ﰎ ﰏ ﰐ ﭼ
Meaning: “In houses which God has permitted to be built that His name might be praised in them, in them they praise Him, morning and evening, men whom neither business nor trade distracts from praising God and performing the prayers and the giving of alms.” (Q24:V36).
The Mosque as an educational institution: The mosque played a major part in the spread of education in the Muslim World, and the association of the mosque with education remained one of its main characteristics throughout history. It is a historical fact that illiteracy and ignorance were the most dominating evils among the Arabs before the advent of Islam. The Glorious Qur’an and Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) laid the greatest emphasis on the dissemination of knowledge and learning.
Education was made obligatory on all Muslims, men and women, along with the importance of writing or pen. In the Prophet’s Mosque in Madina, the Prophet himself started a school, where, he along with his companions gave lessons on the Qur’an and general ethical knowledge. The basic format in which education took place in the mosque was the study circle, better known in the Muslim World as "Halaqat al-'Ilm", or Halaqa for short. A Halaqa is literally defined as ‘a gathering of people seated in a circle' or ‘a gathering of students around a teacher.
The Mosque was the headquarters of the Islamic State’s supreme leadership.
It was a centre where the State’s affairs were run. The Messenger of Allah used to meet the envoys, sign agreements, judge between disputing parties and so on. The Khaleefah, i.e. the head of the Islamic State, would outline his policies and methods, address and debate with his subjects directly without any fear in the Mosque. Khaleefah Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) delivered his speech in the Mosque of the Messenger of Allah after he had been given the bay’ah, and all books of history reported it.
The Masjid is section of the Department of Information and Culture
The Masjid is regarded as an important Islamic information center, since it is the scene of the political, social, cultural and ritual life. All the important news related to vital issues are announced in the Masjid and it also ensures a direct contact between the carrier and the receptor of relevant info. It is considered to be one of the most effective and successful means of da’wah and information. The Adhaan, for instance, is information about the time of prayer Salah and at the same time it is a means of campaigning for Islam and its spread. The pulpit is also a place for information about the campaign and on it the principles of the campaign are explained and its rules are declared. Prayer Salah is also another tangible method of information especially Salat ul jama'ah (the group prayer), study circles of Qur’an, fiqh, meetings and conferences are considered to be successful methods of distributing information about Islam.
The Masjid is a place where the pleasure of Allah and good reputation are sought
Imam Bukhari, Imam Muslim and Imam Ahmad reported that the Messenger of Allah said, "He who frequently goes to the Masjid, Allah would prepare a quarter for him in Heaven each time he came and went." Imam Bukhari, Imam Muslim reported that the Messenger of Allah said, "Seven categories of people will be in the shade of Allah on the day where there will be no shade except His: (One of them) A man his heart attached to the Masjid." Imam Muslim reported that the Messenger of Allah said, "He who purified himself at home then walked to one of Allah’s Houses to perform one of Allah’s commands, each one of his steps would wipe out a sin and the other would increase his rewards."