中国清真寺社会功能的历史演变

清真寺是伊斯兰教最重要的建筑物，其社会功能随着历史的发展而不断演变。唐宋时期，清真寺除了作为宗教活动场所外，还是增强穆斯林情感和社会联系的场所，也是处理穆斯林事务的办公场地；至宋代，清宾寺还有司法和外交功能；到元代，清真寺增加了祝延圣寿的功能，司法权也有所扩大；明清时期，清真寺的经济和教育功能脱颖而出，祝廷圣寿的功能得到强化，而其行政与司法功能弱化。这些变化都是政治和社会影响的综合产物。

Historical Evolution of the Social Function of Mosques in China

Mosque, the most important building for Muslims, has seen the evolution of its social function in different times. During Tang and Song dynasties, mosque is the place to enhance the emotional bends and social contact between Muslims as well as the office for handling Muslim affairs in addition to the religious ceremonies. In Song Dynasty, mosque is also the place for judicial and foreign affair activities. In Yuan Dynasty, mosque is also the place for birthday parties while the judicial power is expanded. By Ming and Qing dynasties, mosque plays a distinct role in economic and educational programs while the function of birthday parties has been strengthened but the administrative and judicial functions have been weakened. All these changes are the result of political and social impact.