WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following a Muslim house of worship?
A
Cathedral
B
Mosque
C
Temple
D
Synagogue
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The English word “mosque” denotes a Muslim house of worship. The word evolved from the Arabic term masjid, which means “place of prostration.” During prayer, Muslims briefly kneel and touch their foreheads to the ground as a sign of submission (literally, Islam) to the will of God.

Detailed explanation-2: -A mosque (Arabic: , romanized: masjid), literally meaning “place of prostration", is a place of worship for followers of Islam.

Detailed explanation-3: -The mosque is a place to gather for prayers, to study and to celebrate festivals such as Ramadan. It can also be used to house schools and community centres. The Arabic word for mosque, “masjid”, means “place of prostration”.

Detailed explanation-4: -Masjid Al-Haram, Mecca Probably the most famous religious monument in the world, Masjid Al-Haram is also known as The Grand Mosque, The Holy Mosque or The Sacred Mosque. It is located in the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia and is the largest mosque in the world.

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