The origin and importance of mosque in Islam

dc.contributor.authorAbbas, L. O.
dc.date.accessioned2018-10-19T09:09:53Z
dc.date.available2018-10-19T09:09:53Z
dc.date.issued2008-06
dc.description.abstractMuslims believe that the basis of human existence in life is worship of the Creator, Allah, and Mosque as the ordained place of worship is strategic in actualising that objective. While the Ka'bah is mentioned in Islamic scriptures as the first house ordained for worship, yet, the use made of mosque in contemporary Muslim society transcends the functions identified with it. Since the sanctification of the Ka’bah as a place of worship by Patriarch Ibrahim, the use made of mosque as a place of worship by Prophet Muhammad has transformed it to a place not only for ecumenical functions but also for social concern. While mosque has undergone stages of transformation in its usage and design, all mosques must be made to face the direction of the Ka’bah in Mecca.en_US
dc.identifier.issn0030-5596
dc.identifier.otherOrita: Ibadan Journal of Religious Studies 40(1), pp. 76-87
dc.identifier.otherui_art_abbas_origin_2008
dc.identifier.urihttp://ir.library.ui.edu.ng/handle/123456789/3216
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherDepartment Religious Studies, University of Ibadanen_US
dc.titleThe origin and importance of mosque in Islamen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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