Abstract

Archeological and historical records show that human being , according to his belief , from his appearance on the earth has built a place for worshipping a sacred and exalted object which can meet his needs. Therefore, numerous, temples such as fire temples, churches, synagogues, idol-temples mosques, and so on were built. Quran introduces Kabba for worshipping the unique God , and Islam as the last Divine Religion considers mosques for these purposes .Since they have been fulfilled numerous functions in different era of Islamic history .They have been paid attention.

Highlights

  • The history of human civilization shows that human being wherever has found a suitable opportunity whispers his Creator in a private place

  • It should be mentioned that God commanded Adam (PBUH) to construct Kabba, Abraham(PBUH), reconstructed it as a center for worshipping and a sacred place for real monotheists

  • Afterwards Soleiman (PBUH) constructed Qods in Palestine as a place for worshipping, which was considered a scared place for Judaism, Christian and Islam (Ibn khaldoon, 1963)

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Summary

Introduction

The history of human civilization shows that human being wherever has found a suitable opportunity whispers his Creator in a private place. The Holy Quran considers Kaba, Mecca, the first construction for worshipping on the earth. The first house of (worship) that God assigned men was in Bakka (another name of Makka) It is a blessed one and a guide for all people. The first Sanctuary appointed for mankind was that at Mecca, a blessed place, guidance to the peoples. It should be mentioned that God commanded Adam (PBUH) to construct Kabba, Abraham(PBUH), reconstructed it as a center for worshipping and a sacred place for real monotheists. Afterwards Soleiman (PBUH) constructed Qods in Palestine as a place for worshipping, which was considered a scared place for Judaism, Christian and Islam (Ibn khaldoon, 1963). Each of Divine Religions in order to guiding and leading people and making solidarity and unity among all groups constructed a place for gathering their followers and performing Divine services

Methodology
Literature Review
Ritual Activities
Educational Activities
Masjid al-Haram in Mecca
Central Mosque of Kufa
Central Mosque of Basra
Political Activities
Social Activities
Juridical Affairs
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