معرفت

The mosque serves as a place of worship in Islam, and religious leaders place a significant emphasis on its construction and development. There are eloquent religious teachings in expanding the functions of the mosque, including the sayings, actions, and taqrir (the tactic approval or silent endorsement) of the infallible Imams. Some of the functions expressed in Islam are as follows: political, military, economic, social, cultural, and scientific affairs. There are some functions that are bold today. Some of the strategies introduced by leaders of Islam for religious commands are related to mosques. Examining this kind of religious emphasis more closely, along with the practices of other religions and nations regarding their national and religious symbols, we can conclude that the Prophet of Islam (PBUH) and religious leaders have a strategic view in their recommendation for the construction of mosques. Using Islamic sources and based on library sources, this research concludes that not only the mosque in Islam is a place for worship and finding insight, as well as political, cultural, social and economic issues, it is also considered a sign and symbol of Islamic civilization throughout history.