The masjid or mosque is the place of Muslim worship.

... A Place of Muslim Worship Introduction The masjid or mosque is the place of Muslim worship. It is the central point of a Muslim community, therefore being the most important. The word 'Mosque' literally means a place of prostration. The word 'Masjid' originates from the word 'sajd' which means the place where one prostrates oneself. Men assemble in the mosque five times a day to pray in Jam'aah (congregation). The mosque is also a place for the community to gather, a place of learning and a place where food and shelter can be provided for travellers and the needy. This was also part of the mosque's role at the time of the Last Prophet. In this coursework we will look at: i) The features of a mosque, ii) The role and function of the Imám (leader) in a Sunni mosque, iii) The role and function of the mosque itself in the Muslim community. i)

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