Muslim Students Association at the University of Alabama, Huntsville, offers paintings of 14 mosques by the expert Chinese artist, Sean Wang.

Presents famous mosques with a brief description as well as photographs.

Children's religious education guide outlines the traditional design and usage of the Islamic mosque, accompanied by a worksheet.

Furnishes a definition and history of the mosque or masjid and its importance to peoples of the Islamic faith.

Describes the purpose, function and cultural importance of mosques to Islamic worship and culture. Defines the meaning of the minaret.

Offers a description and pictures of the Islamic temples. Notes the evolution of their architectural styles.

Read about the historical origins, architectural forms and religious importance of this main place of worship for Muslims.

Defines the importance of mosques in the Islamic faith and the meaning of the word masjid.

View the impressive dome of a 14th Century mosque in Yazd, Iran. Save the image as wallpaper, too.

Javed Ahmad Ghamidi analyzes the influence and function of mosques in Islamic society