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What was the main reason for the innovation of the minaret in mosques during the era of the Holy Prophet Muhammad?
What was the main reason for the innovation of the minaret in mosques during the era of the Holy Prophet Muhammad?
- To indicate the presence of ancient arts in Islamic architecture
- To symbolize the fusion of different cultures and environments
- To raise the muezzin's voice above all other voices when calling for Prayer (correct)
- To provide a platform for architectural expression
How did the minaret become an explicit expression of the fusion of arts and cultures?
How did the minaret become an explicit expression of the fusion of arts and cultures?
- By integrating Arab architecture terms with ancient arts (correct)
- By emphasizing the functional significance in mosque building
- By incorporating loudspeakers for calling to Prayer
- Through the use of modern architectural techniques
What does the minaret symbolize in the context of mosque building in the Islamic world?
What does the minaret symbolize in the context of mosque building in the Islamic world?
- Fusion of different architectural styles
- Prominence of ancient arts in Islamic architecture
- Functional significance in modern times
- Faith and the presence of Islam (correct)
What has become the main element in mosque building in the Islamic world?
What has become the main element in mosque building in the Islamic world?
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What is the current status of the functional significance of minarets in mosque architecture?
What is the current status of the functional significance of minarets in mosque architecture?
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