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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre
Ethnic Groups Research Database |
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Subject |
Muslim, mosque, the central region |
Author |
Saowanee Jitmuat |
Title |
Social functions of mosques on Muslim societies in the Central region |
Document Type |
Thesis |
Original Language of Text |
Thai |
Ethnic Identity |
Malayu, Ore Nayu, Malayu Muslim, Muslim Malayu,
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Language and Linguistic Affiliations |
Austronesian |
Location of
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Sirindhorn Anthropology Center Library |
Total Pages |
198 |
Year |
1984 |
Source |
Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Chulalongkorn University |
Abstract |
In a Muslim society, it can be said that the religious institution is the most important in a Muslim life because it is impossible to separate a Muslim from his/her religious path. Because Islam does not have priests or monks, the mosque becomes a pivotal aspect of Islam. The structure of a mosque is different from the structure of buildings in other religions in that it is not a residence of one particular group. It has social functions in a Muslim community, different only in forms and contents. As a community center, the mosque has had unique aspects and functions since the time of Prophet Mohammad. Its functions include religious, educational, socio-economic, and political. An Imam is elected to lead in religious ceremonies.
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