i wana know that the word mosque is suitabe to use

· 3 Muharram 1424 AH1 min readFatwa 8008English
Masjid & Waqf

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i wana know that the word mosque is suitabe to use

Answer

According to the Oxford Dictionary, the word ?Mosque? in the English language refers to a place of worship for Muslims.

It is correct to use the word, ?Mosque?. However, it is more appropriate to use the Arabic word, ?Masjid?, which means a place where Sajdah is made.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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