Mosque & Jumu'ah
What is the Umayyad Mosque in Damascus?
The Umayyad Mosque is the Great Mosque of Damascus, built by Caliph al-Walid I around 705-715 CE, famed for its mosaics and John the Baptist's shrine.
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Mosque & Jumu'ah
Visiting a mosque, Friday prayer, mosque etiquette and finding a place to pray. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.
Mosque & Jumu'ah
Can women teach in the mosque?
Yes, women can teach in the mosque. Muslim women like Aisha and Umm ad-Darda taught Islam, and many mosques today have female teachers.
Mosque & Jumu'ah
Is it okay to pray at a second Jumu'ah shift?
Yes, praying at a second Jumu'ah shift is accepted by most contemporary scholars due to need, as long as it has a khutbah and is in Dhuhr time.
Mosque & Jumu'ah
What is Masjid al-Qiblatayn?
Masjid al-Qiblatayn is the mosque of the two qiblas in Medina, where Muslims turned mid-prayer from Jerusalem to the Kaaba.
Mosque & Jumu'ah
Can a convert become an imam?
Yes, a convert can become an imam. Islam has no birth-based clergy; the one who knows the Quran best leads, whatever their background.
Mosque & Jumu'ah
Why is the prayer carpet at an angle in some mosques?
Mosque carpets are at an angle because the building doesn't face the qibla, but the prayer rows must. Why it happens and if small errors matter.
Mosque & Jumu'ah
Why do mosques have no pictures?
Mosques have no pictures of people or animals to keep worship for Allah alone and avoid distraction; calligraphy and geometry are used instead.
Mosque & Jumu'ah
Who runs a mosque?
A mosque is usually run by local trustees or a committee, with an imam who leads prayer. Here's who does what and how mosques are funded.
Mosque & Jumu'ah
Is decorating mosques haram?
No, decorating mosques isn't haram in itself, but most scholars dislike lavish decoration that distracts worshippers or wastes donations. Here's why.
Mosque & Jumu'ah
Can I go to the mosque if I still struggle with sins?
Yes, you can go to the mosque even if you still struggle with sins. The mosque is for sinners seeking Allah, and prayer helps wipe out bad deeds.
Mosque & Jumu'ah
Do I need wudu to enter a mosque?
No, you don't need wudu to enter a mosque. You need it to pray there, and most scholars say leave the prayer hall if you need a ghusl.
Mosque & Jumu'ah
Can I start a second congregation in the mosque?
Can I start a second congregation in the mosque? Usually yes after the main prayer ends, quietly and away from the imam's spot. Scholars differ.
