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| The Mosque |
The mosque, also called Masjid is a place of worship for the Muslims. The Muslims gather here to say their prayers five times a day. All the Mosques are nearly alike.
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They have minarets and pulpits. The mosques are generally airy and spacious and have wast halls and courtyards. The call of Prayer is called “ Azaan ” which is called out five times a day to call the Muslims for prayers to the mosque.
The “Khateeb” delivers his address from the pulpit on Fridays. The Imam Leads the prayers since a Mosque is the house of ALLAH, there is peace and calm in it. In Mosque, we forget the worries of the world.
We are under ALLAH’S protection.
In the early days of Islam, the Mosque was the center of the communal life where matters of common interest were discussed. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) used to lead the prayers. He (PBUH) also discussed matters of common interest with his companions in the Masjid-e-Nabavi. The Mosque, therefore, was also a center of the religious activities of the Muslims.
Today the world has changed. The Muslims have grown in number. They are strong in belief. Most of the Mosque are used as Dini Madrisas. Religious and general education is given to children in these Madrisas.
The Mosque will always remain a symbol of the unity of the Muslims. The Muslims are a source of strength and courage to one another. Caste, creed, colour, and nationality are of no importance in Islam because the Muslims believe in the oneness of ALLAH and finality of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him).
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