The role of mosques and religious centers in supporting entrepreneurship and developing neighborhood-based small businesses

Amir Hossein Tahoori¹ Hossein Sadeghi²

1) PhD student in Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran
2) Associate Professor, Business Department, Faculty of Entrepreneurship, University of Tehran

IOI Code : XKHB-AAABGH
Publication : Annual Conference on Hekmat-Based Architecture, Urban Development, Art, Industrial Design, Construction and Technology(icahu.com)
Abstract :
    Mosques and religious centers have always played an important role in society and, in addition to performing religious and spiritual duties, have been recognized as centers for social and cultural gatherings. These centers play a significant role in strengthening the local economy and supporting entrepreneurship and neighborhood-based small businesses. This article examines the role of mosques and religious centers in creating communication networks, providing financial and economic support to small businesses, developing vocational and skills training, and strengthening social solidarity. Successful examples of mosques in Iran that have developed entrepreneurship and supported small businesses are examined, and the positive effects of these centers on the local economy and society are depicted. This article shows that mosques and religious centers can act as powerful supporters for entrepreneurs and small businesses and provide new opportunities for the economic and social development of local communities.

Keywords : religious centers entrepreneurship small businesses neighborhood based economy networking economic development