A Study On The Correlation Between Mosque Architecture And Mosque Function

Mosque is the carrier of Islamic culture, has a unique architectural characteristics, building culture it embodies is a cell of Islamic religious culture, but the glorious of mosque not only the building itself perceived, it is also a load-bearing such as Islamic - Arab world history, painting, calligraphy, sculpture, textiles, science and technology. Mosque as a physical carrier, plays an important role in the spread of the Muslims'material culture and the spirit culture. You can say it is a microcosm of Islamic culture. The mosque is a symbol of the spirit and strength in Arab nation, maintaining feelings and blood in the Arab - Islamic world.Mosque as the tangible carrier of Islamic culture, have a significant impact at the material and spiritual life of Muslims. From its birth, mosque carries a wide range of functions in the Muslim society: it is the site of the religious activities of Muslims, the socio-political activity center, a relatively independent economic entity, Muslims'culture events center, an important educational institution, and mosque also served a role as normative behavior and social control. Judging from the mosque building, it is the most prominent building in the Islamic world.In this paper, summing up the architectural characters of mosque building from the start and analyzing the correlation between the architectural characters and the social function exhibited, with a view to explore the concept of building a mosque, in order to reveal the unique complementary relationship between religion and common customs. On the one hand, the Islam plays a depth and intrinsic indelible impact on the forming of characters and the characters are the base on social function played; On the other hand, the mosque as a religious and cultural field exhibited multiple historical role and the social function achieving need appropriate adjustments on its own characteristics. Mosque as artistic creation during a certain historical period is a true reflection of social and political life, economic development, cultural activities, has become the Arab - Islamic Civilization cells. Its brilliant achievements have a very important position and great significance in the history of the development of architecture, religion and even the history of the human civilization, to study the mosque architectural characters and its social function is an important way to deepen understanding Islamic civilization. The profound cultural foundation and the connotation on mosque is worthy of in-depth study and discussion. Understanding the essence of Islamic civilization contribute to the promotion of harmonious development between different civilizations.