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Mosque
A mosque is the building where Muslims worship. There are very strict building requirements for a place of worship to be called a mosque.
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Do mosques have a bible or scroll?
All mosques have several copies of the Holy Koran and other Islamic books and literature
Where are the four famous Islamic mosques?
The 3 most Important Mosques in Islam are Al Haram in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, the prophets Mosque in Medinah, Saudi Arabia, and Al Aqsa in Jerusalem (Palestine)
Why do Muslims decorate their mosques without figurative images?
Mohammad warned that image makers would face punishment at Judgment
When is a mosque used during the week?
They are used for prayers in congregation (5 times a day), some are used to teach kids, converts at other times of the day. Religious sermons are delivered too. In the 10 days of Ramadan men sit in the Mosque & devote their time to prayer.
The Mehrab is the location of which that the Imam (leader of prayer) prays in and the rest of Ma'momeen (worshipers) are behind him.
Usually its a curved shape as the main purpose of it -else than to designate the area of the Imam to pray in- is to allow the voice of the imam to reach all the way back to the end of the mosque -no Microphones back then- the same concept of the dome, curve the sounds and allow them to reach long distances.
The Islamic architecture is one of the most "calculated" and complex designs.
A dome is the big upsidedown bowl on the top and it is used to amplify sound in the main prayer hall.
Yes, there are far more mosques in North Korea. And soon, the whole country will convert into Islam. If you are interested in Islam, please study with open mind. Islam is the right way for the entire human beings.
What is the significance green lighting in minarets?
There is no revealed religious significance to the color green. In the Arabian desert, where the modern Islamic movement began, there is little green vegetation, except in widely scattered areas surrounding springs and wells. Islam promises Muslims an afterlife in a heaven consisting of gardens underneath which rivers flow. Some Muslims use the color green as a symbol of these beautiul gardens for which they strive all their lives to attain. As a result, many Islamic organizations use the color green to remind Muslims of their eventual reward.
You got your periods 10 minutes before adhan do you have to fast another day for this day?
unfortunately you have
20 years
Are Muslims allowed to draw a mosque or is it haram?
It is halaal, there is nothing wrong with drawing a mosque or building.
Why are minarets banned in Switzerland?
The Swiss people who voted for banning mosque minarets feel that these minarets are like military rockets and are symbols of terrorism. It is an act of media propaganda and racism campaign against Islam otherwise how could you explain why this feeling against Islamic symbols arise nowadays and never happened before.
What is meant by wordly talks which are prohibited in mosques?
Mosques are built for worship of Allah Almighty. We offer prayer, remember Allah Karim in different manners, preach Islam, hold preaching meetings etc. But it is prohibited to indulge in any activity that disturbs the process of worship. We must not make a noise or discuss worldly matters in the mosque. It is neither a market nor a trade centre. We should show extremely reference and respect to the house of our beloved Allah Karim. Worldly task means any activity that is other than worship.
What i know from my travels to the middle east and sound engineering is that mosques have horrible speakers to play the call to prayer. Call to prayer is is piped out of the mosques via a speaker array that is usually outdated, outdoor type speakers and sounds like someone talking over a megaphone.
How does a mosque reflects Muslim beliefs?
1. The mosque is a place for congregational prayer. Islam teaches that congregational prayer reaps greater rewards than solitary prayer.
2. The mosque is free of idols (pictures or statues of "gods" or created beings.) Muslims worship God alone, and may not place in a room where ther are idols.
3. The mosque is free of impuritiees. Muslims must worship in a place that is clean.
1. The mosque is a place for congregational prayer. Islam teaches that congregational prayer reaps greater rewards than solitary prayer.
2. The mosque is free of idols (pictures or statues of "gods" or created beings.) Muslims worship God alone, and may not place in a room where ther are idols.
3. The mosque is free of impurities. Muslims must worship in a place that is clean.
Y u even look at dis >_>
What is the prayer leader in a mosque?
In English you call him: leader of the mosque. But in Arabic you call him: Imam ul-masjid. However, most people just call him : Imam.
What church do muslims pray in?
Muslims use mosques for the majority of their religious practices, including prayer.
What year was the second mosque built?
The first mosque was built in Quba, near Medina, in the year of Emigration/Hijra. The second one was the Mosque of the Prophet in Medina, which was buit in the same year, in fact at a few days distance.
How many years after partition was the violent destruction of the Ayodhya Mosque?
The violent destruction of the Ayodhya Mosque, known as the Babri Masjid demolition, occurred in 1992, almost 45 years after the partition of British India into India and Pakistan in 1947.
What you would find inside a mosque?
You would find muslims praying to Allah to respect there Islamic religion
Was it wrong for Pope John Paul II to pray in a mosque?
Having the Bible as reference, answer to your question is yes. He should pray inside a closet. Matthew 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. Peter, and therefore his successor, John Paul II, had been given the Keys to the Kingdom by Our Lord. As the Vicar of Christ on Earth, I can't see where it could have been wrong in praying anywhere.
