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In the masjid Muslims are informed about matters of impor-
tance to the community. Though the masjid is primarily a place of
worship, its use for purposes other than the saying of prayers does
not detract from its sacred character. Such activities as buying,
selling and trading are undesirable within the masjid, except in
matters of importance to the nation or community, but selling is
permissible outside of the masjid.
We meet in congregation in the masjid to seek aid from Allah,
and to ask Forgiveness from Him. We come to bear witness that
nothing deserves worship and prayer except Him alone, that He
has no equals or partners in His Rule, and that Prophet Muham-
mad Sjg is His Servant and Messenger. Relationships between peo-
ple are very important in Al-Islam. Meetings and conventions
where people worship Allah and exchange ideas within the masjid
are of the utmost importance because they bring us close to each
other in faith and trust.
It is in Allah that we put our complete faith and trust, and we
tance to the community. Though the masjid is primarily a place of
worship, its use for purposes other than the saying of prayers does
not detract from its sacred character. Such activities as buying,
selling and trading are undesirable within the masjid, except in
matters of importance to the nation or community, but selling is
permissible outside of the masjid.
We meet in congregation in the masjid to seek aid from Allah,
and to ask Forgiveness from Him. We come to bear witness that
nothing deserves worship and prayer except Him alone, that He
has no equals or partners in His Rule, and that Prophet Muham-
mad Sjg is His Servant and Messenger. Relationships between peo-
ple are very important in Al-Islam. Meetings and conventions
where people worship Allah and exchange ideas within the masjid
are of the utmost importance because they bring us close to each
other in faith and trust.
It is in Allah that we put our complete faith and trust, and we