Book Review ‘Mosque in Islam: History, Role and Position’

Authors: Uqbah Iqbal*

DOI: 10.23880/aeoaj-16000224

Volume 7, Issue 1

Abstract

Mosque plays an important role in the state of Kelantan. There are five mosques discussed in this book. The first is D’ Raja Long Yunus Mosque or Langgar Mosque. The second is the Sultan Muhammad I Mosque or the Jajahan Jeli Mosque. Third is Sultan Muhammad II Mosque or Telipot Mosque. The fourth is Sultan Muhammad III Mosque or Bandar Pasir Mas Mosque. The fifth is Sultan Mansor Mosque or Kampung Sireh Mosque. The five mosques located in the state of Kelantan are discussed from the perspective of the historical development, namely the date they were built, why they were built, the origin of the mosque name, the location of the mosque, the function of the mosque to the local community, the cost of building the mosque and the management of the mosque. The names of these mosques have their own significance, related to the relationship between Islam, the King and the People in the state of Kelantan.

Keywords: Mosque; Kelantan; Malay; Sultan; Society; Islam

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