Dynamics of Contested Sanctity in Mosques: A Historical Perspective
Mosques are symbols of peace and pluralism. However, some mosques are built over pre-Islamic places of worship or are considered sacred by non-Muslims. This has the potential to trigger interfaith tensions and conflicts. This article argues that mosques should be spaces and symbols of peace, religio...
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| description | Mosques are symbols of peace and pluralism. However, some mosques are built over pre-Islamic places of worship or are considered sacred by non-Muslims. This has the potential to trigger interfaith tensions and conflicts. This article argues that mosques should be spaces and symbols of peace, religious tolerance, and multiculturalism. The study uses direct observation and compares textual and material evidence related to several large mosques in different countries. It concludes that mosque construction should consider historical and interfaith sensitivities, uphold the sanctity of places of worship, and avoid all forms of heresy. Mosque architecture and buildings can be a mirror of harmony and pluralism. Mosques are aesthetically adaptive and accommodate local
wisdom, culture, and religious traditions. Historically controversial mosques cannot be justified and imitated as Islamic mosques in general. Mosque construction must prioritise peaceful views and rational spiritual understanding to maintain harmony and pluralism. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ca95888df5a6459ebd21523fc5a62c3e2024-01-02T06:20:59ZengAfricajournalsPharos Journal of Theology2414-33242024-01-011045https://doi.org/10.46222/pharosjot.104.519Dynamics of Contested Sanctity in Mosques: A Historical PerspectiveImam Ghazali Said0Ahmad Nabilul Maram1Mohammad Fuyudun Niam Imam2UIN Sunan Ampel, Surabaya, IndonesiaUIN Sunan Ampel, Surabaya, IndonesiaUIN Sunan Ampel, Surabaya, IndonesiaMosques are symbols of peace and pluralism. However, some mosques are built over pre-Islamic places of worship or are considered sacred by non-Muslims. This has the potential to trigger interfaith tensions and conflicts. This article argues that mosques should be spaces and symbols of peace, religious tolerance, and multiculturalism. The study uses direct observation and compares textual and material evidence related to several large mosques in different countries. It concludes that mosque construction should consider historical and interfaith sensitivities, uphold the sanctity of places of worship, and avoid all forms of heresy. Mosque architecture and buildings can be a mirror of harmony and pluralism. Mosques are aesthetically adaptive and accommodate local wisdom, culture, and religious traditions. Historically controversial mosques cannot be justified and imitated as Islamic mosques in general. Mosque construction must prioritise peaceful views and rational spiritual understanding to maintain harmony and pluralism.https://www.pharosjot.com/uploads/7/1/6/3/7163688/article_19_vol_104_5__indonesia.pdfmosqueplace of worshipislamic culturemulticulturalisminterreligious relation |
| spellingShingle | Imam Ghazali Said Ahmad Nabilul Maram Mohammad Fuyudun Niam Imam Dynamics of Contested Sanctity in Mosques: A Historical Perspective Pharos Journal of Theology mosque place of worship islamic culture multiculturalism interreligious relation |
| title | Dynamics of Contested Sanctity in Mosques: A Historical Perspective |
| title_full | Dynamics of Contested Sanctity in Mosques: A Historical Perspective |
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| title_short | Dynamics of Contested Sanctity in Mosques: A Historical Perspective |
| title_sort | dynamics of contested sanctity in mosques a historical perspective |
| topic | mosque place of worship islamic culture multiculturalism interreligious relation |
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