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Washing is symbolic of washing the world away and presenting yourself clean before the Lord.
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∙ 13y agoYes, you have to preform a special ritual, called wuzu. It takes place by washing the feet, arms, hands and face a certain number of times.
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∙ 11y agoBecause when praying Muslim's put their face and hands on there praying mat so they have to take of shoes and wash their face, hand's and feet.
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At an Islamic mosque what do you have to do before entering?
take off your shoes and wash
Do Jews have to take their shoes off to enter the synagogue?
They don't. The only requirement in Judaism to wash the feet before worship, is for the Kohanim in the Holy Temple (which is no longer standing). See Exodus ch.30. It is Muslims who wash their feet before entering a mosque.
Why is there a wash room in a mosque?
Every mosque has a place where worshippers may ritually cleanse themselves before entering to pray. they have to be clean before facing Allah.
Why do we wash our legs before entering to temple?
to clean ourselves
Why do you have to wash in a mosque?
You don't have to. While you can go to a mosque for different reasons, Muslims usually go to offer prayers. Wudoo' (ablution) is a prerequisite for offering a prayer, that;s why they do so.
What is a washarea in a mosque?
The washing area in a mosque is called the Wudu
Does every mosque have a ablution area?
Yes. This is what Muslims go into to wash their bodys before they pray.
What is a wash room in Islam?
A mosque wash room is where Muslims go and do ablution (Wudu) if needed. This means that are allowed to pray (do Salat) in front of their god, Allah. They go into the wash room; if needed; before they enter the main part of the mosque and pray.
Why do Muslims wash before they enter mecca?
Yes they do. They have to do Wuzu before entering the Holy place of Mecca.
Do people wash their feet before entering a 'mandir'?
Although it is good practice to wash feet before entering mandir, many do not abide by it, including myself. However, it is imperative that people leave their footwear outside before entering the mandir. They are given the option to wash hands and feet if they choose, but as said many don't. Also, many usually bathe before they go to a mandir, so they might feel they are clean.
What do you do before entering a place of worship?
they take off there shoes and wash your hands and face.
Where was the 1st mosque built?
The first mosque was built in Quba. This is a place near Madina and Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon him) where prophet made a brief halt before entering the city of Madina during Migration (Hijrah). Later, a mosque was constructed and was called as Masjid Quba.
