Revitalizing the Essence of Muamalah Practice into the Contemporary Mosque Typologies

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10.2991/978-2-38476-420-4_8How to use a DOI?

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Muslim Community; Mosque Typology; Religious Architecture; Architectural Programmatic; Muamalah Space

Abstract

This research explores the evolving roles of mosques beyond worship across various periods and their relevance to contemporary Muslim needs. Traditionally serving as spaces for devotion and community development, mosques have expanded into multifunctional centers, addressing educational, social, politic, and economic needs. Today, contemporary mosques increasingly serve as Islamic centers, emphasizing muamalah practices that focus on social interactions and community services. This transformation reflects society’s shifting demands, leading to the inclusion of facilities such as event spaces and medical services. Through a literature review, this study investigates three key areas: the implementation of muamalah practices throughout history, the social functions of contemporary mosques, and case studies of contemporary mosques to assess the potential integration of muamalah programs. The analysis is framed using cross, dis, and trans-programming theories to explore how these concepts can revitalize the five categories of muamalah—education, social services, economy, politics, and miscellaneous needs—within mosque designs. The findings suggest that contemporary mosques can effectively implement disprogramming and transprogramming design methods to reintroduce these faded muamalah functions, making them more relevant to the evolving needs of the Muslim community.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Rahmat Maulidani
AU  - Vanessa Raharja
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/06/26
TI  - Revitalizing the Essence of Muamalah Practice into the Contemporary Mosque Typologies
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Religious Architecture (ICRA 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 96
EP  - 115
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-420-4_8
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-420-4_8
ID  - Maulidani2025
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