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A mosque (/ m ɒ s k / MOSK), also called a masjid (/ ˈ m æ s dʒ ɪ d, ˈ m ʌ s-/ MASS-jid, MUSS-), [note 1] is a place of worship for Muslims. [1] The term usually refers to a covered building, but can be any place where Islamic prayers are performed, such as an outdoor courtyard. [2] [3]
30 sty 2017 · A mosque is a house of prayer, and a place of prostration. It is a building designed and built specifically for the worship of Allah. It is where Muslims stand shoulder to shoulder, united in their love for God and their desire to please Him.
20 maj 2012 · A mosque is a house of prayer, and a place of prostration. It is a building designed and built specifically for the worship of Allah. It is where Muslims stand shoulder to shoulder, united in their love for God and their desire to please Him.
Two main types of mosques can be distinguished: the masjid jāmiʿ, or “collective mosque,” a large state-controlled mosque that is the centre of community worship and the site of Friday prayer services; and smaller mosques operated privately by various groups within society.
25 sty 2019 · "Mosque" is the English name for a place of Muslim worship, equivalent to a church, synagogue or temple in other faiths. The Arabic term for this house of Muslim worship is "masjid," which literally means "place of prostration" (in prayer). Mosques are also known as Islamic centers, Islamic community centers or Muslim community centers.
23 paź 2023 · Mosques are not mere structures; they are the vibrant soul of any Muslim community. Beyond offering spaces for worship, they provide invaluable services that enrich individual lives and fortify community bonds. Their roles in delivering spiritual guidance, education, welfare, and social support are pivotal.
A mosque is a place where Muslims worship. [1] The word mosque comes from the Arabic word masjid. [2] A larger, 'collective', mosque is called a masjid jāmi. [3] Larger mosques offer more services to their community. For many Muslim people, a mosque is more than a place of worship.
