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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 the name of first mosque of Islam?

It is called Masjid (Mosque in English).

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The MOSQUE is the place of worship in Islam. Many Muslims gather here to pray- Usually divided by gender.

Why was the al aqsa mosque built?

As any mosque, it was built for God (Allah in Arabic) worship. It was built on zero ground land where prophet Muhammad prayed there during his miraculous journey from Makkah (Mecca) to Al-Quds (Jerusalem).

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Al Aqsa is a mosque caliph Omar built in Jerusalem after conquering it in 638. Before that, there was not any mosque in Jerusalem- as there was not a single Muslim there. Omar needed some "legal ground" for declaring Jerusalem and Palestine, traditionally Jewish and Christian land, "the land of Islam", and in that time, when the people were extremely religious, the best proof was "the Divine Reason". So, Omar took a Kuranic sura( it was The Night Journey, extremely vague and unclear story about how muhammad, in his night dream, travelled from the "Sacred Mosque" to some "furthest mosque" on the back of some mysterious creature, half mule and half dragon, called AlBurak - and used it as a legal claim.

Glory be to He

Who carried His servant by night,

from the Holy Mosque

to the Furthest Mosque,

the precincts of which

We have blessed.

so that We might show him

some of Our signs.

Surely He is the All-Hearing,

the All-Seeing.

------------------Sura al-Isra'

------------------Qur'an 17:1

Find me a single word in this nonsense of the Night Journey that this "furthest mosque" was in Jerusalem. And of course anyone who would move such a " legal ground" as a night dream of someone flying on the back of a dragon as the legal claim on some territory would be just laughed over. However, there were over 30,000 horsemen behind Omar´s story, which made laughing over it somewhat risky. But Omar wanted to look not a savage and barbarian but a just and fair- although strict- ruler, and in order to look this he strived to make this insane story about flying dragons minimally credible. In that time people could believe whatever - but they could not believe the story about the mosque standing in Jerusalem if they saw with their own eyes that there was not any mosque . Omar was known for being a resolute man who took the decisions fast. There was not a single mosque in Jerusalem to support Omar´s claim? So, it must be built. And Omar in record time erected in Jerusalem, on the remnants of the Solomon Temple, a primitive wooden structure and said it was that same Al Aqsa - the Furthest mosque- of the Koran. Would you dare to call a liar someone by whose only word 30,000 horsemen would raise to the saddle?

In 685AD the Umayyad Khalif, 'Abdul Malik ibn Marwan, reconstructed AlAqsa. Now it was of stone, not of wood. Where was the stone taken from ? From the Christian Church of Our Lady. So, the muslim mosque was built of the stone of the Chrstian Church and built on the place of the Jewish Temple.

A wonderful proof to the frequently repeated by Muslims statement that "islam treats with respect all religions ".

How do you fix the minaret on Game Show Island?

First put the top block to the 3rd podium ,then put the second block to the 4th podium ,then put the top to the fourth podium ,then put the third block to the 3rd podium . Next you want to put the top block to the 2nd podium , then put second block to the 3rd podium, then put the top block to the 3rd podium. Next put the last block to the 4th podium ,then put the top to the 4th podium ,then put the second block to the 2nd podium ,next you want to put the top to the 2nd podium and then the third block to the 4th podium then the second block to the 4th podium then the top goes in the 4th podium . If you don't understand you should draw it out and follow the steps in order.

Do Muslims decorate their mosques without figurative images?

Mohammad warned that image makers would face punishment at Judgment

Who preaches at Mosques?

Muslims preach at the mosque lead by the religious leader called Imam or Sheikh

How many mosques are there in Holland?

The exact number of Muslims is difficult to establish in however, as census figures are often questioned and many countries choose not to compile such information anyway. But the census says that 944000 Muslims currently live in Netherlands, which is 5.8% of the population.

Total population: 16.3 million

Muslim population: 945,000 or 5.8%

Background: The integration of Muslims remains a concern for the Dutch government, particularly after a film-maker critical of Islam was murdered in 2004 by a radical Islamist. Further tensions surround the view held by some that there is a high level of crime among Muslim youths and a problem with unemployment. In the 1950s Muslims arrived from the former colonies of Suriname and Indonesia. One of the most important groups is the substantial Somali minority. Others are from Turkey and Morocco. The Netherlands favours multiculturalism, essentially the accommodation of different groups on equal terms.

Sources: Total population - Statistics Netherlands, 2005 figures; Muslim population - Statistics Netherlands, 2004 figures.

What is the mosque at Mecca?

It is the greatest mosque in the world. It is called Al-Masjid Al-Haram or the Grand Mosque. It surrounds Kaaba.

Where are the mosques in Saudi Arabia?

mosques can be seen every five to ten mile in Saudi Arabia. since it is a Muslim rule to pray five times a day regulary. mosques are eaxy to find.

How big is the great mosque in Mecca?

It is so big that it can accommodate 4 million praying Muslims. Refer to link below for more information.

What is the niche called in a mosque that show the direction to mecca?

This is called 'Keblah' in Arabic. All Muslims ,when praying, are required to face the direction to Mecca (or Makkah), or more precisely the direction to Kaba, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Are there any mosques in Ireland?

There are many mosques in Northern Ireland.

There are many mosques in Northern Ireland.

There are many mosques in Northern Ireland.

There are many mosques in Northern Ireland.

There are many mosques in Northern Ireland.

There are many mosques in Northern Ireland.

There are many mosques in Northern Ireland.

There are many mosques in Northern Ireland.

There are many mosques in Northern Ireland.

There are many mosques in Northern Ireland.

There are many mosques in Northern Ireland.

What is the most famous mosque in Jerusalem?

Probably the Al Aksa mosque on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem.

Is the Taj Mahal a mosque?

No, it is a tomb that Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built in the memory of his third wife when she died. The name of his third wife was Mumtaz Mahal. It is though, considered a jewel of Muslim art.

How many mosques are there in Japan?

There are more than 60 mosques in Japan. I personally know; and already visited; one mosque in Tokyo. Refer to links below.

Who built mecca masjid ul haram?

the location of Ka'aba (and of course the whole masjid) was known since Adam's era

but, the first one to build the Ka'aba (which is the main of the masjid itself) was Ebraheem (Abraham) and his son Esmael (Ishmael)

How many mosques are there in New York?

According to Columbia University (Professor Cristello) report published in 2006-2007 numbers of Muslim in NYC 800,000 but according to NYC Mayor's office the number is over one million.

The slender towers of mosque are known as?

The tower is called a minaret, and the building is called a mosque or a masjid. The minaret is used by the muezzin, who climbs to the top and announces the beginning of a prayer.

How many mosques are there in India?

mosques are morre in INDIA then any other islam countrry.

What do the four minarets of the Taj Mahal stand for?

It stands for the love shahjahan had for his wife and noone else can build such a monument so fingers of workers have been cut it's a monument made for beloved describing love is blind and need sacrifices

What are the similarities between a church and a mosque?

It depends on the religion that worships in the church or temple. Both churches and temple are buildings where religious worship is held. In some religions, a church and a temple are the same thing. (for example, there are Christian churches with names such as "Bible Temple") In some religions, a both temples and churches are used, but they are different. (for example, in Mormonism, a church is where regular Sunday services and activities are held, but a temple is used for special ceremonies). In other religions, worship takes place in either a church or a temple (for example, in most Christian denominations, the place of worship is called a church, but most Jews call their place of worship a synogogue or temple rather than a church.)

How many mosques in new zealand?

There are at least 13 mosques in New Zealand, according to the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ). The are located at:

Whangarei

Ranui (West Auckland)

Ponsonby

Auckland University

Mount Roskill

Otahuhu

Auckland Airport (Mangere)

Manukau

Tauranga

Hamilton

Kilbirnie (Wellington)

Christchurch

Dunedin

The Dunedin mosque is reputably the world's most southern mosque.