The Prophet (ﷺ) said “Whoever purifies himself in his house, then comes to the
Others do the opposite, and attend prayers at mosques for all five daily prayers, leaving nothing to perform at home. There is no doubt that offering the obligatory prayers with the congregation in the mosque is much better and brings the worshipper much higher reward.
Both the mosque and the home are important places of worship and prayer for Muslims. Wherever they pray, Muslims observe qiblah , which means facing in the direction of the Ka'ba in Makkah (Mecca).
A. It is perfectly appropriate for anyone to offer Taraweeh prayer, which is the name used for night worship in Ramadan, at home, individually or in a group. In fact, it is better to offer voluntary prayers at home, leaving the mosque for obligatory prayers.
Yes, it helps to have group prayer. The belief of one faithful mind and heart is multiplied with increased energy, when that one mind and heart is joined by others who are focusing upon the same prayer.
Summary. Jesus taught, “When you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men … but when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is unseen.”
Is it OK to pray for yourself? Yes, absolutely yes! In fact, not only is it OK, the Bible commands it. I do not mean that we are to ask for anything and everything we want with the expectation that God will deliver on cue.
When Do Muslims Go To Mosque? Muslims pray five times a day facing Mecca. The mosque is available for any and all of these prayer times, but communal praying at the mosque is always encouraged, particularly for the midday prayer, and especially for midday prayers on Friday.
Not only does attending our prayers at the masjid increase our deeds and strengthen our faith but it builds our community and broadens our network with like-minded individuals. So together we should aim to make it a habit to pray in congregation in the house of Allah.
In a Muslim wedding, the Nikah ceremony will be held in the mosque or in the couple's homes. Some couples will place the bride and groom in separate rooms and the groom will only get to see the bride once the Nikah ceremony has been completed.
According to the above discussion and arguments, in our opinion that it is permissible to talk in a mosque as long as it doesn't disturb others who are worshipping in the mosque. Concurrently, he should be mindful of the manners in a mosque.
Mosques commonly serve as locations for prayer, Ramadan vigils, funeral services, marriage and business agreements, alms collection and distribution, as well as homeless shelters. Historically, mosques have served as a community center, a court of law, and a religious school.
Instead, he prayed in a nearby area, where a mosque was built with the name Omar Mosque. Yet, Omar did not say that Muslims cannot enter churches. Al-Manea stressed that Muslims “may enter churches to learn about them, and Christians are allowed to enter mosques — except the Grand Mosque in Makkah — and pray in them.”
There are various approaches in Sunni sects about whether women can enter the mosque while they are menstruating. According to some jurists, a menstruating woman should not be able to enter the mosque, while according to some scholars it is permissible to enter the mosque.
God hears your prayers no matter when or where you're praying. Just look at the Bible. People pray in houses, in closets, on mountaintops, in deserts, late at night, early in the morning, before meals, and after battles. So maybe it doesn't really matter where your body is during prayer and at what time you pray.
Worship in a Mosque
When salat (Arabic) or namaz (Persian/Urdu), one of the five daily prayer is in progress, non-Muslim visitors are welcomed but simply to observe rather than to join in. If arriving at such a time, find a place near the rear wall and sit quietly observing the prayer.
Muslims from all over the world go to this mosque to pray and perform Hajj. The mosque surrounds the Black Stone of Kaaba, which is looked forward to by Muslims all over the world. This signifies unity among everybody.
What Does The Quran Say About Building a Masjid? “The Masjids of Allah are only to be maintained by those who believe in Allah and the Last Day and establish prayer and give Zakah and do not fear except Allah, for it is expected that those will be of the [rightly] guided.” (At-Tawbah [9] : 18).
Mecca's Al-Masjid al-Haram (including the Kaaba), Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina, and Al-Masjid al-Aqsa, or the Temple Mount, in Jerusalem are all revered by Muslims as sites of great importance.
Don't eat inside a mosque. Make as little noise as possible, and preferably switch off your mobile phones. Even outside prayer times, don't disturb worshippers who may be praying. Don't stand close to them or walk in front of them.
It is most appropriate to wear modest, loose-fitting clothes. For men, it is better to wear long pants, and for women to wear pants or full-length skirts or dresses, with long sleeves. Muslim women typically wear a headscarf as well. Non-Muslim women are encouraged to wear a headscarf in the prayer hall.
Indeed, it is permissible, and it is recommended in certain cases. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, has encouraged us to do the Sunnah of I'tikaf, which means staying in the Mosque for an extended period, which may last for several days, particularly in the last ten days of Ramadan.
Is it possible that God would get angry with us because we pray too much about a particular problem? I worry about bothering Him too much with my problems. ANSWER: Absolutely not! The Bible tells us to persist in prayer and to pray about everything.
God, our loving Heavenly Father, wants us to communicate with Him through prayer. He always listens to us when we pray. Daily prayer can bless you, your family, and those you pray for. It can also invite more peace into your life, help you learn more about God's plan for you, and more.
The good news here is that you can pray without believing God; that you can have a rich and fulfilling spiritual practice without adhering to a set of creeds or dogmas.