A mosque (/ mɒsk / MOSK), also called a masjid (/ ˈmæsdʒɪd, ˈmʌs -/ 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 …

Dec 8, 2025 · Mosque, any house or open area of prayer in Islam, from the Arabic word masjid meaning ‘a place of prostration.’ The building is largely an open space that typically includes certain features …

Jan 25, 2019 · Every mosque — or masjid — has a mihrab, a carving in the wall that indicates the direction of Mecca, the direction in which Muslims pray.

Apr 24, 2025 · Explore the meaning, significance, and history of a Masjid in Islam. Learn about its architecture, roles in Muslim society, and famous mosques worldwide.

MASJID The term masjid refers to the customary place for performing the obligatory ritual prayer (salat) in the Muslim tradition. The Arabic verbal root s - j - d from which the noun derives, denotes the …

Eid Mubarak from Masjid DarusSalam! InshaAllah, Eid will be Sunday, March 30th based on the declaration made by the Chicago Hilal Committee. May Allah SWT accept all of our fasts and 'ibadah …

What is a Masjid? The Mosque is considered to be the community center for Muslims. Better known in Arabic as a Masjid, the mosque represents the nucleus of the Muslim family and community. Daily …

This is a listing of notable mosques in the United States (Arabic: Masjid, Spanish: Mezquita), including Islamic places of worship that do not qualify as traditional mosques, sorted in alphabetical order by …

MOSQUE: HISTORY AND TRADITION The mosque is a built facility with certain unique characteristics for Muslim prayer, as well as an institution dedicated to maintaining community life. As a building its …

Prophet’s Mosque, courtyard of the Prophet Muhammad in Medina, which was the model for later Islamic architecture. In 706 Caliph al-Walid I destroyed the original brick buildings and created a new …