PENAFSIRAN IMAARAH AL-MASAJID DALAM SURAH AT- TAUBAH AYAT 18 MENURUT TAFSIR AL-MARAGHI

Abstract

Mosques occupy an important position in Muslim society because they function not only as places of worship but also as centers of education, da'wah, social development, and community empowerment. However, in modern times, the role of mosques in some areas has become increasingly limited, reducing their broader contribution to Muslim community development. This study aims to examine the interpretation of Imaarah al-Masajid in Surah At-Taubah verse 18 according to Tafsir Al-Maraghi, analyze the concept of mosque prosperity from the perspectives of fiqh interpretation and mosque management, and explain its relevance to contemporary mosque administration. This research employs a library research method with a descriptive-analytical approach and thematic interpretation method. Primary data are derived from the Qur'an and Tafsir Al-Maraghi, while secondary sources include classical and contemporary tafsir works, mosque management literature, and scholarly journal articles. The findings indicate that according to AlMaraghi, those who prosper mosques are believers who have faith in Allah and the Last Day, establish prayer, pay zakat, and fear none but Allah. The concept of Imaarah al-Masajid encompasses not only physical construction and maintenance but also religious, educational, social, and community empowerment activities. Al-Maraghi's interpretation remains highly relevant to contemporary mosque management, which requires a balance between physical development and functional prosperity in order to strengthen the mosque's role as a center of community development.