A mosque is the place of worship for Muslims. It is also known as Masjid in Arabic.
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What is Al Masjid Al Haram?
What is Al Masjid Al Haram? I remember it being mentioned several times in the Quran (I don't remember which Surah).
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Why do mosques use geometric tessellations as decoration?
An argument for this; is that they cannot rely on representational art, as is done in Hindu & Christian tradition. It would be disobeying the Quranic command against idols.
In, a positive sense, ...
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Why are most mosques men only?
Is this something culturally conditioned and left open by the Quran; or is it definitely sanctioned by it?
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Allowing haraam things in mosque
Is it a sin to keep haraam things in a mosque like gambling stuff, pork, idols?
I'm asking this because I had heard of a mosque which had allowed people to keep idols in only because it was ...
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Can non-Muslims enter a Mosque or prayer room?
Are non-Muslims allowed to enter a prayer room and pray? I am asking this because I have seen non-Muslims come into a Muslim prayer room before.
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Removing personal belongings in a mosque
I have seen many times that people while praying in a mosque remove their belongings like wallet, watch, spectacles etc and keep it on the ground in front of them and pray salat. Is this the right ...
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What should a Muslim do if his parents are muslims but they don't pray?
If a Muslim's parents are Muslims but they don't pray, and they don't want him to pray at mosque, and they want him to pray at home although the mosque is near home .
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Whats the difference between a Sunni and Shiite Mosque?
I am considering converting to Islam at a mosque in my area. I have never been to a mosque before so this will be my first time. I'm not sure what type of mosque this mosque is - I am not sure if it ...
