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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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What is a shoe hall in a mosque used for?
It's for the muslims to take their shoes off as it is respect to be in a mosque without shoes.
Who made the Kaaba and Al-Harem Mosque in Saudi Arabia?
The Kaaba and the mosque are and have been a great source of revenue for the country way before there was oil to be had. The small meteorite that is in the center of what is called Kaaba was actually one of the idols that was worshipped before Islam blessed the region with its presence. It later became the symbol for Islam and its worshippers.
What 's the total surface area of the great mosque of kairouan in Tunisia?
the total surface area of the great mosque of kairouan in Tunisia is over than 9700m2
the dimensions of the great mosque of kairouan is about 127m * 77m
in wikipedia article there is an error the article indicate a total surface area of 900m2 !!!
it 's false !!!
the real total surface area of great mosque of kairouan is about 9779m
then the correct answer is the total surface area of great mosque of kairouan is sup than
9700m2
What did Prophet Muhammad discouraged to eat before going to the mosque?
Any vegetable that have smell likr onion.
What are the Names of mosques in Jamaica?
Islamic Council of Jamaica is the organizing body. There is the Central Masjid in Kingston.
What is the place of worship for Muslims called for Buddhists?
The Muslims offer their prayer in a Mosque. The Bhuhists have separate temples.
Where do Jews and Muslims go to worship?
Muslims go for worship (praying) to mosque or any clean place. Jews go to synagogue.
Has Mr Uwais Raza Qadri committed shirk in masjid nabvi?
Maybe due to ignorance some people do things which are not sunnah or even contrary to sunnah. However we should try to be united and in an appropriate kind manner, bring them towards the true teachings of quran and sunnah. We should only do what our beloved master ,Muhammad (saw) did, and what he taught us to do, and what his amazing sahaba did. Whatever he did not do, and whatever he did not command his followers to do should, should definitely be abstained from. Because our beloved prophet Muhammad (saw) said. (Whoever innovates in our religion that which is not from it, then that is rejected.) So we as Muslims should always try to bring in our lives the way of our prophet. We should, in every aspect follow his beutifull sunnah. May Allah give us the tawfeeq to walk the way he walked and talk the way he talked and interact with people in that kind, and dignified manner, which he taught. And that is in reality true love for Muhammad (saw). May Allah unite the muslimeen on kalimatul-haqq. May he guide those who have deviated, and may He give us all the tawfeeq and ability to spread this message of peace.
What are some facts about mosques?
The most important thing you need to know is that no Masjid (the real name for a mosque) in the West operates as the Masajid (plural for masjid/mosque) in Muslim countries. In Muslim countries, the Masjid is just a place for prayers and little more. In the West Masajid are not just religious buildings, but educational buildings, sports buildings and community centers.
What you'll find as a given in every Masjid, is the area called "Musallah". The Musallah is an area of the building that is segregated exclusively for the prayers. Nothing else should happen at the Musallah. And it is the existence of this area that distinguishes a "Masjid" from an "Islamic center". If, for whichever reason, the building or location do not have a "Musallah", then it is not a Masjid; it is just an Islamic center.
The Musallah is an empty space, without any type of furniture. More often than not, it will have very padded carpets and a very noticeable area at the front of the congregation, called the "mimbar". The mimbar may be identified by a special rug different from the rest of the carpet; by a rug hanging from the wall; by some Arabic writting on that segment of the wall; or by a wooden structure with few steps and a platform that is used, during the worshipping service on Fridays, by the person called the "Khatib". The Khatib is in charge of giving the "Khutbah" or sermon at the first part of the service. By the way, the service should not last more than 20 or 30 minutes.
A center for education and information.
Have beautiful prayer mats.
Have elaborate domes and minarets and prayer halls.
before they go in they go in they nedd to wash your hands
Mosque is a place of worship in Islam. The design and architecture of mosques are influenced by the regional and historical architectural styles. Qubah Mosque in Medina is considered the oldest mosque in the world. Masjid al-Haram in Mecca is the largest mosque in the world.
Mosque The mosque is the Islamic place of worship
When you enter the mosque you have to take of your Shoes and Make sure you do Wudu, before you pray. Wudu is the washing ritual.
Why is a mosque important to Muslims in a non Muslim country?
Mosques are important to Muslims in any country non-Muslim or not. Muslims go to the Mosque to pray which is why it is imporatant. Muslims can pray anywhere aslong as its clean and they are facing Mecca. Muslims don't just pray at the Mosque either, they teach children, fundraise, talk about religion and so on. I have also heard a Mosque called a Masjid.
How do 4 minarets represent 5 pillars of Islam?
No relation between minarets (and/or their numbers) and the five pillars of Islam. The minarets are physical structures that are characterizing mosques while the five pillars of Islam are the representing basic principles of Islam religion per Quran revelation to prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Refer to question below.
Where is the great mosque of samarra?
The Great Mosque of Samarra is located in Samarra, Iraq. Our class was studying this unit of cultural sites this year. How cool is that?!
Where is the oldest mosque made of mud located in West Africa?
It is located in Djenne, Mali. It is amazing how the Mali people have keeps it standing for hundreds of years.
If you want more, http://sacredsites.com/africa/mali/djenne.html
Who took the Hagia Sophia from Justinian and made it a mosque?
The Hagia Sophis was turned into a mosque in 1453 by Ottoman Turks, led by Sultan Mehmed II, when they took Constantinople. This was almost 900 years after the current building was finished under orders of Justinian.
There is a link below to an article on the Hagia Sophia.
Is there a specific name for a small mosque?
Yes, a small mosque is often referred to as a "masjid." In some contexts, particularly in English-speaking countries, the term "prayer house" or "community mosque" may also be used to describe smaller, local mosques that serve specific neighborhoods or communities.
What happens if you pray in a mosque?
When you pray in a mosque, you engage in a communal act of worship that fosters a sense of community among believers. The mosque serves as a sacred space for performing obligatory prayers, particularly the five daily prayers, and is often a place for spiritual reflection and learning. Additionally, praying in a mosque can enhance the experience of worship through the shared atmosphere of devotion and the collective rhythm of congregational prayers.
People reading their prayer in the prayer hall, maybe an imaam giving a sermon on the minbar, people making ablution in the wudhu facilities, classrooms where children are reading the Holy Quran and learning about Islam.
Imam Ibn Hajar says about this hadith in Fath al-Bari: His saying (40 years)
Ibn al-Jawzi said: It raises a problem since Abraham built the Ka`bah and Solomon built Bayt al-Maqdis [another name of al-Masjid al-Aqsa cf. Hebrew Bet ha-Miqdash] and there are 1,000 years between them. His evidence for saying that it is Solomon - peace be upon him - who built the Farthest Mosque is the narration of al-NASA'i from the hadith of `Abd Allah Ibn `Amr Ibn al-`As attributed to the Prophet with an authentic isnad that "When Solomon built Bayt al-Maqdis he asked God the Most High for three things etc." and in al-Tabarani from the hadith of Rafi` Ibn `Umayrah that "David - peace be upon him - started building Bayt al-Maqdis but God inspired him: I shall accomplish its building with Solomon" and the hadith has a story. He [Ibn al-Jawzi] said: "The answer to that is that the mention concerns the first construction and the foundation of the mosque and it is not Abraham who built the Ka`bah for the first time nor is it Solomon who built Bayt al-Maqdis for the first time. Indeed, we have narrated that the first one who built the Ka`bah is Adam. Then his progeny spread out on earth. Therefore, it is possible that one of them built Bayt al-Maqdis. Later, Abraham (re)built the Ka`bah according to the Qur'an." Likewise, al-Qurtubi said: The hadith does not indicate that Abraham and Solomon were the first ones to build the two mosques. It was only a renovation of what had been founded by others. After quoting other opinions, Ibn Hajar insists : But the possibility mentioned by Ibn al-Jawzi is more pertinent. And I found evidence supporting those who say that it is Adam who founded both mosques. For instance, Ibn Hisham mentioned in "Kitab al-Tijan" that when Adam built the Ka`bah, God ordered him to walk to Bayt al-Maqdis and build it and so he did and offered worship in it. And the construction of the House [Arabic: al-Bayt, i.e., the Ka`bah] is famous and we have mentioned earlier the hadith of `Abd Allah Ibn `Amr that the House was elevated in the time of the flood until God showed Abraham its location. Ibn Abi Hatim narrated from the way of Ma`mar from Qatadah: God founded the House with Adam when he descended. But Adam missed the voices of the Angels and their prayers. Therefore, God told him: I sent down a House around which [people] will revolve like it is revolved around my Throne, so set out to it. Adam set out to Makkah - He had descended in India, and his steps were enlarged until he reached the House and revolved around it. It was also said that when he had prayed at the Ka`bah, he was ordered to set out to Jerusalem where he built a masjid [mosque] and prayed therein so that it became a qiblah to a part of his progeny.
Why is the ablution area in the mosque important?
The ablution area in a mosque is important because it serves as a space for worshippers to perform wudu, the ritual washing required before prayer. This practice of purification symbolizes spiritual cleanliness and readiness to engage in worship. Additionally, the ablution area promotes a sense of community and shared purpose among congregants, reinforcing the values of cleanliness and preparation in Islamic practice.
