Mosque
Mosque
A Mosque (pronunciation: /mɒsk/; etymology: from Arabic: مَسْجِد, romanized: masjid) is a place of worship for followers of Islam.
Description
The term Mosque comes from the Arabic word masjid, which means a place of prostration. It is a place where Muslims gather for prayer (Salat), study, and community. Mosques are also used for ceremonies, including a variant of the Islamic funeral rites.
Features
Typically, a Mosque includes a dome, a minaret, and a prayer hall. The prayer hall, or Musalla, is a large space without furniture; worshippers sit and kneel on the floor. The Minaret is a tall, slender tower attached to the Mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced. The dome is a common architectural feature and is often placed directly above the main prayer hall.
Related Terms
- Minbar: A pulpit in the mosque where the imam (prayer leader) stands to deliver sermons.
- Mihrab: A niche in the wall of a mosque that indicates the direction of the Kaaba in Mecca and hence the direction that Muslims should face when praying.
- Qibla: The direction that should be faced when a Muslim prays.
- Wudu: The Islamic procedure for washing parts of the body using water, typically in preparation for formal prayers.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Mosque
- Wikipedia's article - Mosque
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