Mosque

A mosque (; from Arabic: مَـسْـجِـد‎, romanized: masjid, lit. place of ritual prostration) is a place of worship for Muslims.Any act of worship that follows the Islamic rules of prayer can be said to create a mosque, whether or not it takes place in a special building. Informal and open-air places of worship are called musalla, while mosques used for communal prayer on Fridays are known as jāmiʿ.

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Sunni . Mosque . Sunni-Shi'a

As the only Shia follower in my area, is it permissible for me to attend a Sunni mosque and pray according to their practices?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 3 weeks ago

Bismihi ta'ala

Of course you can attend a Sunni mosque, and pray there, but no, you cannot pray according to their method. You must pray according to the Shi'ah method, which means with your hands to your side, prostrating on something from the earth, etc.

If you are in fear of your life, then that is another situation.

And Allah knows best

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Mosque . Masjid . Homosexuality

Is it permissible to allow an LGBT individual to enter a mosque, or should we deny them access?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 4 months ago

If you do not allow an LGBT individual to enter a mosque, the next day they will go to a church.

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Shahada . Sunni . Mosque . Taharah (Purity)

What should I do if I took Shahada in a Sunni mosque without being in a state of purity, but now acknowledge Shia as the true path?

Bismihi ta'ala

There is nothing you need to do, as far as this. Congratulations on joining the Ark of Salvation, the Ark of Ahlul Bayt (a.s.).

And Allah knows best

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Mosque . Conversion to Islam . Sunni-Shi'a

I converted to Islam in 2021 but I have come to view Shia Islam as the correct. I have reached out to the nearest mosque and a couple other, but no one ever replies. Are Shi'ites leery of converts? Who can I talk to get me started on the correct path?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 8 months ago

First of all we congratulate you in knowing and discovering the real religion from Allah which is Islam. This is one the greatest bounties from Allah on us which we to always appreciate and thank Allah for it. Your faith in the real Islam of the Prophet (SAWS) and Ahlul Bayt (AS) does not need approval from anyone or any Masjid. No doubt Shia Islam welcomes any truth seeker and provides real answers to any question or inquiry. Please feel free to ask Shia scholars about any questions or issues you may have. There are many useful Shia websites including this website which contain many useful information.

Wassalaam

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Mosque . Judaism . Conversion to Islam . Egypt

I was born into an Egyptian Jewish household and I feel I have been called to Islam, specifically the Shia sect. Am I permitted to enter a mosque and ask to learn, and if so how would I go about doing that withount seeming disrespectful?

Bismihi ta'ala

Yes, by approaching the proper individuals in the mosque, and seeking to meet with the scholar, to have a discussion and ask your questions is the best starting point. Of course, once you explain who you are, and what you seek, I am sure they will accomodate and be helpful, in shaa Allah.

This website has abundant resources for that as well.

With prayers for your success

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Women . Mosque . Menstruation

Is it not allowed for women who have their menses to enter a mosque?

Bismihi ta'ala

That is correct, among the things a woman in her monthly cycle (haydh) is not allowed to do is enter into a masjid.

And Allah knows best.

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Mosque . Sadaqa (Charity)

It is highly recommended to give Sadaqa every day and it is better to give Sadaqa every morning and every evening. You can collect the amount and give it to the needy or to trusted persons who make it reach to the needy as soon as possible.

Wassalam.

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Mosque . Conversion to Islam . Makkah

As a convert to Islam, does my Islam need to be validated by a mosque so that I may enter Mecca?

Real Islamic rules do not need such validation document because your faith in Islam (THERE IS NO GOD BUT ALLAH, MUHAMMAD IS THE MESSENGER OF ALLAH) in enough to be a Muslim.

Some Muslim governments ask for a document of being a Muslim from those who were born as non Muslims. Such document can be issued by a mosque or Islamic organization for getting a visa for Hajj or Umrah. It is never compulsory to get such document to be a Muslim. Visa requirement to Macca is different from the conditions to be a Muslim.

Wassalam.

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Mosque . Sunni-Shi'a . Jumu'ah

I relocated to a region that whose mosque does not condone the practice of the Shia. I have also heard reports of violence occurring at this location. In light of this situation, is it permissible to observe Jumuah prayer remotely?

Jum'a Prayer has many conditions including that it should not be performed if another valid Jum'a Prayer is been performed in radius of 3 miles. If the Jum'a Prayer near your area is not valid according to Ahlul Bayt (AS), then you are allowed to perform a valid Jum'a Prayer with minimum of five participants including the leading person who must be having all the conditions including being 'Aadil ( pious) with perfect recitation of the Prayers.

Wassalam.

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Mosque . Imambargah

Can we give a mosque the additional status of an Imambargah? Or is it allowed to convert a mosque into an Imambargah?

Masjid remains Masjid till the Day of Judgement and no way to change it to any other use. We can not change a Masjid to imambargah or to an orphanage or to a school even a religious school. All activities of Imambargah, religious school and helping orphans etc can be done in the Masjid but it remains a Masjid only.

'In some places, Masjid and Imambargah are built together on the same building by making the Qibla side of the building as a Masjid, and the other side as an Imambargah.

'Wassalam.

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Mosque . Salah (Prayers)

I itch a lot when I am praying in the mosque when other people are present behind me. However, when I pray alone, I don't itch at all. What may be the reason behind the itching?

Do you think you might have an allergy to some things on other people (such as cologne, pet dust, laundry detergents, foods, etc) which become magnified when you are in a crowd close together, or some things at the mosque (carpet, dust, mold/mildew, etc)?

And could there be a psychological reason too, such as social anxiety?

Anyway I hope you are able to find a cure for your itching, inshallah.

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Scholars . Mosque . Art . Shi'a

Inside some mosques and centres one can see placed pictures of respected Shi'a scholars. What is the reason behind this and is there scholarly consensus on its permissibility?

Majority of our Shia Masjids all over the world do not place pictures of scholars or founders of the mosque, but in some places there are pictures of respected scholars where the culture of that area allows placing pictures. Those who place picture for respected Scholars do so to express gratitude to the great services rendered by them to the community. We don't have any authentic evidence against placing pictures in Masjid as far as it is not for worshiping it and it is just a picture and not a statue. The pictures should not be in the direction of Qibla, means should not be faced by people while performing Namaz because it Is Makrouh (disliked) to face a picture while performing Namaz.

Wassalam.