Why arent any images of people or animals allowed in mosques?

The mosque contains no images of people, animals or spiritual figures as Muslims in prayer are supposed to be focusing on God alone. Outside the mosque, many Muslims accept the representation of people and animals, particularly for educational purposes. The vast majority of Muslims would never consider representing any prophet in any context. In Islam, prophets are highly revered but must not be worshipped in any way: representing them visually may ultimately lead to their worship.