COMMUNITY MOSQUES

The main physical feature of any Islamic neighborhood or community is the masjid or mosque. Wherever Muslims have settled, they have sought to have a masjid which means literally ‘a place of prostration’. The noble Prophet has said that the whole earth is a masjid meaning that man must have the natural freedom to perform Salaat and worship wherever in the world he is when the time of Prayer comes. However, a masjid in the form of a building or a site is necessary to provide the vital focus for any community, giving it shape and direction.

Ideally, there should be a place of worship; within earshot of the adhaan and within walking distance of the homes it primarily serves. In this way, it becomes easy for daily life to revolve around the mosque and the times of Prayer. When the activities of a neighborhood or a community are centered around the mosque, there is likely to be a sense of peace and security, as well as unity of purpose and direction. There is something natural about this as it orients man constantly to the Source of his being and the main purpose of his creation.

Strong neighborhood communities contribute to the health and stability of the wider community and society. For this, go further to YOU and the WIDER COMMUNITY.