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Baca
What is the role of the mosque in elevating Islamic civilisation, and may local cultures be incorporated into mosque institutions?
Short answer
The mosque serves not only as a place of worship but also as a centre of civilisation and of spiritual and worldly community activity, including social, economic, educational, cultural and civic affairs.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Ibanah
- Topic
- Governance & Administration
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The mosque serves not only as a place of worship but also as a centre of civilisation and of spiritual and worldly community activity, including social, economic, educational, cultural and civic affairs. Islam embraces cultural diversity, and cultures that do not conflict with Islamic principles or creed may be accepted and absorbed. Examples cited include the Abyssinians' performance at the mosque on festival day, Hassan bin Thabit's poetry recitation in the mosque, and mosque architecture that reflects local culture.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Budaya yang tidak bertentangan d engan prinsip Islam boleh diterima dan diserap untuk memperkayakan tamadun Islam.
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How to cite
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Penang State Mufti Department. “Baca”, date not stated. https://mufti.penang.gov.my/index.php/awam/fatwa-1/al-ibanah#peranan-masjid-dalam-memartabatkan-ketamadunan-islam-dan-budaya. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/role-of-mosque-islamic-civilisation-culture/