The mosque is a fertile source of religious knowledge and instilling values in a friendly and fraternal atmosphere, unlike other means of communication. In the mosque, the Muslim feels the true spirit of equality.
Masjid or mosque is the most important institution in the Islamic community. In the long civic and social life of Muslim Ummah, the Masjid has played a central role in the spheres of educational, social, political and judicial; in addition to the place of worship (Ibadah). Historically, it has been proven that mosque has played a vital role in social development and civilization. On the social role of the mosque in the life of young people, the mosque is one of the educational institutions with a direct role in influencing the life and behavior of the individual. The mosque is a fertile source of religious knowledge and instilling values in a friendly and fraternal atmosphere, unlike other means of communication. In the mosque, the Muslim feels the true spirit of equality. All humans are equal before the Almighty Allah and they feel the value, strength and unity of the community. Psychologists and sociologists emphasize that adolescence is the period when religion for young people is the only outlet, which is safe from psychological pressures and emotional problems. Mosque played various roles in social change as it is evident from the role of Masjid-e-Nabawi (SAW) e.g. parliamentary, educational, preaching, political, reformative, and military and welfare role. In the present day scenario, mosque can play very significant role in the positive social change according to the teachings of Islam. Mosque develops sense of cleanliness and purity in the public. Almighty Allah is beautiful and likes beauty. It develops sense of discipline and allegiance to the authorities. During the congregational prayers, all participants are bound to follow the prayer leader in every aspect and no one is supposed to violate the authority of the prayer leader. Thus sense of allegiance is developed in the public and they accept the supremacy of authority. Similarly, they become good citizens through following the etiquettes of the Masjid. Mosque cultivates sense of punctuality, as well. A practicing Muslim regularly visits mosque for congregational prayer and for every prayer there is a fixed time so he is bound to reach the mosque before the congregation stands for the prayer. Surely, Salah is an obligation on the believers that is tied up with time.
“Masjid develops the sense of collective responsibility, self-reliance and management. Maximum mosques are built and run by the communities. They make contributions and affairs of Masjid are run with the help of these contributors, management and committees. This practice develops collective responsibility and self-reliance in addition to the positive traits in the public and they take part in social welfare works and help the need and poor segments of the society. Generally, mosques are contributing in many social activities in addition to the daily five time prayers, Quranic education, and community gatherings like marriage and Nikkah, Quran memorization, youth activities and volunteer community services etc.”
Hence, Muslims become punctual and they remain punctual in other spheres of life. Mosque inculcates sense of unity and brotherhood. In the Masjid, all the participants of the congregational prayer stand together behind the single prayer leader. Their each and every movement is a collective one behind the same leader. They feel united and harmonious, in this way, sense of brotherhood develops in them. Masjid grows sense of equality and simplicity. In the Masjid, all participants are supposed to stand in queues on the same floor, whether carpeted or not, without any discrimination of richness, post, tribe, language, nationality, color and caste. No discernment between the ruler and the ruled is observed. Thus equality and simplicity take roots in the society in general. Masjid breeds sense of austerity in those who attend Masjid regularly. All people who offer prayer must perform ablution prior to the prayer. Muslims have been directed in the narration of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to refrain from wasting water in doing an ablution even if they are at the bank of river. This habit improves the habit of austerity in public and gives lesson that the resources should be used cautiously and should not be wasted. Masjid develops the sense of collective responsibility, self-reliance and management. Maximum mosques are built and run by the communities. They make contributions and affairs of Masjid are run with the help of these contributors, management and committees. This practice develops collective responsibility and self-reliance in addition to the positive traits in the public and they take part in social welfare works and help the need and poor segments of the society. Generally, mosques are contributing in many social activities in addition to the daily five time prayers, Quranic education, and community gatherings like marriage and Nikkah, Quran memorization, youth activities and volunteer community services etc. [email protected]
