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of it.293 Evidence of the practice of using the sutrah can be seen
around us today whenever we see a worshipper praying near one
of the walls or pillars of the masjid. He does this to prevent others
from passing in front of him during his prayers.
THE MASJID
The Arabic word masjid, which has been translated into English
as mosque, means a place where one worships Allah, or where one
prostrates. The importance of the masjid in the life of a Muslim is
seen historically in the fact that the first building constructed by
Prophet Muhammad after his arrival in Madinah was the Pro-
phet's Masjid (which he began constructing during the second
week after his arrival).
The masjid occupies the central place in the life of a Muslim. It is
here that religious and other activities concerning the education
and welfare of the community take place.294 Therefore, a Muslim
has a natural inclination towards the masjid.
around us today whenever we see a worshipper praying near one
of the walls or pillars of the masjid. He does this to prevent others
from passing in front of him during his prayers.
THE MASJID
The Arabic word masjid, which has been translated into English
as mosque, means a place where one worships Allah, or where one
prostrates. The importance of the masjid in the life of a Muslim is
seen historically in the fact that the first building constructed by
Prophet Muhammad after his arrival in Madinah was the Pro-
phet's Masjid (which he began constructing during the second
week after his arrival).
The masjid occupies the central place in the life of a Muslim. It is
here that religious and other activities concerning the education
and welfare of the community take place.294 Therefore, a Muslim
has a natural inclination towards the masjid.