In this essay I will discuss the role and function, as well as the main characteristics of the mosque in the Muslim community. The word mosque is defined as a 'Muslim place of worship'. It is very important in Islam because it is the place where Muslims humbly face their lord, prostrate to him and ask him. Muslims gather in mosques to pray their 5 daily prayers in congregation. This is a symbolism of Muslim unity and brotherhood. It also symbolizes equality as every person is equal, no one is superior to another. In the times of the Prophet, the Masjid was the most visited place by the Prophet and his companions. The Prophet (SAW) said: "I have been granted five things which were not granted to anyone before me: and for me the earth has been made a mosque and a means of purification therefore, if the prayer reaches anyone from my community , he should say his prayers (wherever he is).."This Hadith states that wherever we are, when the time of Salah approaches, we should pray. In another Hadith, the Prophet (SAW) said: "Of all the places on earth, Mosques are the dearest to Allah." This Hadith symbolizes the importance of the Masjid, as it is the house of Allah, it is where we are rewarded the most for prayer. The mosque has some main features that allow Muslims to recognize a Masjid. Most mosques have a minaret, a dome and a prayer hall. The mosque is usually decorated with inscriptions from the Quran and geometric designs. The importance of the Masjid is indicated because Masjid al Haram was the first mosque established on land. This is proof of how important the Mosque is in the Muslim community.1ai) Describe the main characteristics of a specific mosque. The Masjid I will talk about… half of the paper… Masjid for the sake of Allah, Allah will build him a dwelling place in heaven.” This Hadith highlights the fact that even building a Mosque carries a huge reward. The most important thing is that even when we are not in the Mosque, our heart should always be attached to the Mosque, because the Prophet (SAW) said: “Actions are according to intentions”. If our intentions are sincere, we will be rewarded for the our actions. If we go to the Mosque to show people how pious we are, our Namaz will not be accepted and instead of receiving the reward we should, our actions will be recorded as bad because of our intentions. Works Cited Figure 1: http: //www .rabetah.com/apps/photos/photo/next?photoid=54015002. http://islam1.org/iar/imam/archives/1999/10/08/the_role_of_the_masjid.phpAll Hadiths are taken from – ' prayer according to the Sunnah', Prof. Zulfiqar Muhammad.