The Most Prominent Functions of the Mosque in Islam
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Question:
This questioner asks about the role of the mosque in Islam; what are its most prominent functions, Honorable Shaykh?
Answer:
Do you mean the function of the mosque in Islam? Its most prominent function is establishing the congregational prayer in it, the Friday prayer and the congregational prayer. It also includes i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) in it for the sake of obeying Allah and waiting for the prayer. It also includes seeking knowledge in it, attending lessons, attending good lectures, and attending beneficial lessons. So, mosques are houses of worship in all its types. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
This questioner asks about the role of the mosque in Islam; what are its most prominent functions, Honorable Shaykh?
Answer:
Do you mean the function of the mosque in Islam? Its most prominent function is establishing the congregational prayer in it, the Friday prayer and the congregational prayer. It also includes i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) in it for the sake of obeying Allah and waiting for the prayer. It also includes seeking knowledge in it, attending lessons, attending good lectures, and attending beneficial lessons. So, mosques are houses of worship in all its types. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good,
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/267 — archive.org (4:02)
The Arabic text is a machine transcription of the audio recording.