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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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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.
Where is the quran kept in a mosque?
Well it differs from every mosque but most of them keep it in the bookcase without anything above it but another Quran(anything else would be disrespectful) and others keep it on a Quran stand (something looking like an X where the upper is the place where the book is placed and down parts are the legs) as i said at first it differs from every mosque.
What does a Muslim take off once inside the mosque?
Mosques "better to say Masjid(s)" are houses of Allah the almighty. They should be respected and taken care of by cleaning ... etc. Decoration is not even encouraged in mosques. They only must be clean, nicely furnished and respected while in the Masjid by speaking with law voice.
Masjids should be freed of any daily activities like selling, purchasing, using the mics to announce anything. Masjids are only built to worship Allah the almighty and to give lectures to eduate Muslims about their religion.
When going to the Masjid, a Muslim must be clean, tidy, perfumed and wearing the best cloths he has. Imagine if you are meeting a king or a president! Allah "God" is much higher, all praise be to him. A Muslims meets his God 5 times a day when stands before him doing his daily prayers. So he must be in his best status.
A Muslim can wear any cloths to the masjid as long as they are pure of any dirt. Even shoes he pray while he has them on, so long they are pure, but since modern Masjid's are nicely furnished with carpets, it is recommended not wear shoes during the prayers and to leave them outside.
Muslims remove their shoes when entering a mosque.
How many people can you fit in a average siz e mosque?
2-95,000 can fit in the mosque in the prayer room.
It depends on the size but having said that, if the mosque is filled, Muslims will put their prayer mats on the ground outside the mosque ( facing Makkah) then pray, and if the ground outside the mosque is filled, they will put their prayer mats on the streets to pray.
What do the number of minarets at a mosque signify?
i minaret represents a mosque built by a private benefactor
2 minarets show a mosque built by a community
4 minarets adorn a mosque built by the sultan (pre-1923 in Turkey)
6 minarets means you are looking at the Blue Mosque in Istanbul
7 minarets means you are in front of the mosque at Mecca
What is the maximum number of people that can fit in sheikh zayed gra nd mosque?
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi has a maximum capacity of approximately 41,000 worshippers. This capacity includes both the main prayer hall and the surrounding courtyards. The mosque is known for its stunning architecture and is one of the largest mosques in the world. Its design allows for a significant number of visitors and worshippers at any given time.
Who built the Blue Mosque and why?
it was built by Ahmed i and was built because to surpass the Ayasofya in its glory.
Sultan Ahmad Mosque (also known as the Blue Mosque) was built by Sultan Ahmad-I during 1609-1616. It is situated in Istanbul, Turkey. It was completed in the reign of Sultan Ahmad's successor Mustafa-I.
Which is Canada's biggest mosque?
The Baitun Nur Mosque in Calgary, Alberta is the biggest mosque in Canada and in North America.
What is the layout in a mosque?
Answer 1
a mosque is always built to face the direction of mekka, it isn't built in a specific way all mosques are completely different. :)
Answer 2
Mosques typically have a very simple layout. There is an entrance where people wash their hands, feet and faces. They also take off their shoes before entering. There is then one large room where the communal prayer takes place. Women typically pray in the back or along the side walls, while men pray front and center. All worshipers face towards the Imam who stands inside a mihrab (a carved archway). The position of the mihrab is determined by the direction to Mecca.
There are certainly more complex mosques with rooms for Imams and other individuals involved in maintaining the buildings, some have balconies, some have domed roofs while others are flat-roofed, and some have internal and external gardens while others do not.
What functions does a mosque have?
Mosques serve for the following:
- Ritual worship,
- religious social activities,
- occasionally, educational and medical services,
- religious teachings,
- learning of Quran reciting and memorizing, and
- receiving and offering charities and support for the poor and the needy people
Where is the minbar in a mosque?
The minbar is an Arabic word that the Islam leader (or Imam) in the mosque steps up and stands to give sermon to Muslims in the mosque.
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The mosque in Reno is located at 2475 Kings Row, Reno, NV. 89503.
the masjid u qiblatain is located in madina al munawara
Why dont mosques get decorated?
I believe Mosques do get "decorated," but I'm not sure what you mean by that. Inside the Mosque, you won't find pictures of saints and prophets like you would in a Christian church, for example, because Muslims to not believe in creating or displaying images of religious figures. Instead, Mosques are decorated with intricate, often woven, patterns, and scripture from the Quran. The scripture is displayed beautifully in calligraphy that might only contains words and phrases from the Quran. I also believe that it is a meditation technique in Islam to create these woven patterns, usually metal, by hand, or spend time copying out sections of the Quran in calligraphy.
What is a place of worship for European Muslims?
European Muslims, like every other Muslim, pray at mosques.
Where do Turkish Muslims go to worship?
Turkish Muslims, as all Muslims, go to worship in mosques or any other clean place.
Why does a mosque have a zakah box?
The reason is clear from the box name. Zakah box is for collecting charities and Alms giving that Muslims offer for the mosque to distribute on the poor and needy people as one of the social activities that mosque practices.
What is the person called that leads the prayers in the mosque?
the man who leads prayers is called 'Imam'
that person can be randomly picked out of a crowd who knows the prayers word
