What is called a masjid? How is it used? - Vidyadip

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What is called a masjid? How is it used?

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A mosque is called a masjid in Arabic.
Literally it is a place where a Muslim prostrates in reverence to Allah.
In a "congregational mosque" (masjid-i jami or jama masjid) Muslims read their prayers (namaz) together.
Members of the congregation choose the most respected, learned male as their leader (imam) for the rituals of prayer.
He also delivers the sermon (khutba) during the Friday prayer.
During prayer, Muslims stand facing Mecca. In India this is to the west. This is called the qibla.
The Delhi Sultans built several mosques in cities all over the subcontinent.

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