21 November, 2024

19 Jamadi al-Awwal, 1446 H

"Silence saves you from regret"

- Imam Ali (as) -

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Mosques in Islam

Question: What is the primary purpose of a Masjid?

Answer:  Prayer 


Question: Can Mosques be used for functions other than prayer?

Answer: Yes, they can be used for conducting marriages, funerals and for educational programs. 


Question: Can Mosques also be used as graveyards?

Answer: Yes, many Mosques have graves in them, including the Kaba itself. 


Question: Is the Kaba and its surrounding building a Mosque?

Answer: Yes


Question: What is the first and oldest Mosque in the world?

Answer: The Kaba which was built by the Prophet Abraham (as) 


Question: Is a Masjid and a Mosque the same thing?

Answer: Yes, Mosque is the English equivalent of Masjid, which means “place of prostration.”