Differentiating space and attributing it with special meaning is a universal feature of human cultures and societies.
Spaces of gathering and worship play an important role in the social, cultural, intellectual and spiritual life of the members of a community or tradition.
This is particularly true in the case of the role played by such spaces in Muslim history, religious life and identity.
The following essay explores the nature and features of spaces of gathering in the Muslim context.
It will highlight the evolution in form and function of these diverse institutional spaces as they emerged and developed in Muslim civilizations.
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