Can Muslim women go to the mosque?
Women are definitely allowed in mosques. However they should be dressed appropriately as laid out in the Qur'an. Their heads should be covered and they should wear modest clothing. Also women will pray in a separate room to men
Is it a sin for a Christian to pray in a Mosque?
Answer - Well, that depends. Who are you praying to? What are you doing in a Mosgue? If you are praying to GOD (Jesus Christ you know) than that's fine. The second question I just wanted to know. Answer - no it is still considered a house of GOD
No, Prayer can be done anywhere anytime. It is never a sin to pray to God.
What is the main purpose of a masjid?
The purpose of the Mosque is to provide religious services, educational, social, cultural and similar activities, to the Muslim community and serve as a resource for information, and cultural cooperation.
The purpose of a mosque is to create community and have a central area in which Islam is taught and promulgated.
Should the mosque be built near Ground Zero?
It is not a mosque and it is not located at Ground Zero, so the term "Ground Zero mosque" is entirely inaccurate. The Park51 project (so named because of its address, 41-51 Park Place, which is two blocks away from Ground Zero) is a Muslim community center. Not a mosque. It will have a prayer space -- again, not a mosque -- which welcome those of all faiths.
The Park51 project has not been cancelled. Groundbreaking is scheduled to begin in late 2011. See the Related Link below for the Wikipedia entry.
Is there a country without a mosque?
There are a few countries without mosques such as Vatican City, Vanuatu, Nauru, etc. but these are very remote and/or small countries. Most countries have enough of a Muslim population to have at least one mosque.
How many people visit jama masjid every year?
Millions of Muslims visit Faisal Mosque each year. It is a regular place of worship and a place of learning as well. Exact number of visitors can't be recorded.
If a catholic woman marries Muslim man in a mosque must she convert at the ceremony?
Yes,That is possible in Islam
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Yes, a Catholic woman can marry a Muslim man. it is not required for a Catholic woman to convert to Islam to marry a Muslim man. Per Islam teachings and rules, it is allowed for a Muslim man to marry a Christian (Catholic, Orthodox, or Protestant, Jewish, or Muslim woman. This comes from the fact that per Islam and Quran teachings, Christians and Jews worship same God worshiped by Muslims and; accordingly; they are not called unbelievers but are called holders of the book as they are holders of the Bible and the Torah that Muslims believe they are God holy books as the Quran is.
However, as the husband, per Islam teachings, is responsible of the family financial responsibilities and expenses (even if the wife works, she is allowed not to spend on family cost of living) and the children bear the father name, children are raised up as Muslims until they become mature enough to chose their religion per their free will.
The Christian or Jewish woman after marriage is allowed to practice her ritual worship at home as well as in the church.
There are generally prayer mats, qurans and Muslim version of rosary beads. There are two sections a Mens side and a Women's side, if you go during prayer times you will find people praying together. However in Islam people pray as an individual because prayer is the link between Muslims and God.
Except for Kabba, in Makkah, all masjids are open to all non-Mulsims thru out the world at all times for any kind of questions and help regrading Islamic issues. Feel free to go in any time! Its your birth right to go and search your True Creator.
Which is the world largest mosque?
AlMasjid Alharam (or the Grand mosque) in Mecca (or Makkah) in Saudi Arabia. It can hold 4 million Muslims during praying.
Is Umayyad Mosque where Muhammad is buried?
Muhammad's tomb is in Medina of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Muslims make pilgrimage to Muhammad's tomb.
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Muslims do not make pilgrimage to the tomb of prophet Muhammad (PBUH). They make pilgrimage to Kaaba in Makkah (or Mecca). It is a matter of preference (not obligatory) to visit the prophet tomb in Medina and to pray in the prophet Mosque their.
How is muslim wedding ceremony held at the masjid?
Of importance to the answer of this question is to note that before the proceedings in the mosque are conducted, the aspiring husband will ask the aspiring wife in the presence of two male mature witnesses(appointed by the wife and ideally not related to the husband) if she accepts his proposal. Should she accept, the witnesses together with teh husband will then proceed to the mosque where the Imam who is conducting the nikah(marriage) will ask the witnesses if the wife has accepted. Once confirmed, The Imam will then request the Mehr(Dowry) as agreed between teh wife and Husband and hand this to the witnesses to give to the wife. The husband will then be prompted by the Imam to read the applicable dua for Nikah and proceed to sign the relevant marriage certificate.
Why was the Umayyad mosque built?
Muhammad built a mosque to set up a place for prayer. He used the mosque as the seat of government and as an army training centre. He used the mosque as a community centre and as a school. He also resided inside the mosque of Madinah.
What do you call people who attend mosque?
They are called Namari in Urdu. In other languages different names are given to them.
Is the mosque just a place of worship?
Not really. It is a place of worship and so is sacred but a mosque is quite different from other places of worshi, say church, temple, or synagogue. A mosque has no furniture except for a pulpit for the Imam. It has no pictures or idols and the hall is carpeted. The Muslims kneel on the floor and there are no seats of benches. There is also no choir.
However, the mosques are usually very elegantly decorated by use of colourful ceilings, pillars, and wallpapers.
What is the tower next to a mosque called?
The tall tower is called minaret. Minarets ( in Arabic means lighthouse) are distinctive architectural features of mosques. Though they are often seen in mosques , they are not mandatory.
Minarets serve few purpose at times like
1) Providing a visual cue to a surrounding area/location.
2) loud speakers are usually situated at top of the tower to make sure the call for prayer is heard to specific direction
3) sometimes it is illuminated by torches acting more like light house
4) practical sense, these are also used for natural air conditioning through air ventilation at the top
The Muslims may offer prayer at any neat and clean place, yet the mosques are the special buildings meant for offering prayers, reading/reciting the holy Qur'an and carrying on learning/teaching process of Religion. Thus mosques are very special places which are kept neat, clean and pure all the while.
Which country has maximum number of mosque in the world?
Mecca (or Makkah) in Saudi Arabia has the most important and the biggest mosque (or Masjid) in the world. Cairo in Egypt is the city with the largest number of mosques in the world.
How long it took to build the blue mosque in turkey?
It depends on how big the mosque is and where it is.