02-06-2007, 08:43 AM
Bismillah:
I hope that am picking some of your 99% unanswered questions :D
Quote:If Muslims can pray/worship anywhere (at home, on the street, in a park, at the beach, etc) what's rte purpose of having a mosque?
The purpose of having mosques, besides worshiping Allah in it in congregation, it also serves as the center for all social, cultural, political and various activities. However, in case someone is unable to reach a mosque conveniently, or the journey to the mosque is unsafe, or his sickness prevented him from going there, then Salah may be observed wherever convenient because our beloved Prophet pbuh said: the whole earth has been sanctified and made as a Mosque for Muslims.
Quote:When I visited a mosque my tour guide gave me the impression that on Friday's believers go there simply to pray. Is that right?
Friday prayer is very important in Islam. It has got its own benefits. It is obligatory on every Muslim except women, children, seriously ill people and travelers. They can pray Friday but it is not obligatory on them.
Hope this answer some of you unanswered questions hehehe!! :D
Salam
Wael.