Significance of a Mosque

Majlis Atfal ul Ahmadiyya USA What is a Mosque? A Mosque is...

Place dedicated to the worship of God

Muslims are enjoined to say Salat in congregation(at the Mosque) Masjid(Mosque) means a place where one prostrates The Purpose is...

Remembrance of Allah

Perform Congregational Salat

Congregate for Friday Jumma

Source of Peace for all (Muslim and Non-Muslim) The Benefits are...

Meet Muslim brothers

Gain religious & secular knowledge

Each Step Taken to Mosque is Blessed to Allah

Other Benefits? The Etiquettes are…

No talking in prayer hall

No running/playing in prayer hall

Keep the mosque clean

Do not rush out of mosque after Salat

Allow elders to occupy front row

Dress in neat and respectful clothing The Holy Prophet (PBUH) said...

To Allah, the most adored places are the mosques

The Holy Prophet (pbuh) said that one who makes a house of God in this world God will make a house for him in Paradise. The Promised Messiah(ALS) said...

"If you want Islam to progress build a mosque. Wherever our Jamaat is established, a mosque should be built. Our Jama'ats progress is founded on the construction of mosques. If there are only a few Muslims in a village or a city, build a mosque with good intentions and God will bring more Muslims to that place. It is not mandatory that the mosque be embellished or be a brick building. Wall off a piece of land and build a room with a thatched roof..."

(Malfoozat Vol 2, p. 42) Attendance at the Mosque Remind less active brothers...

Atfal 10 and above must regularly attend congregational prayers at the Mosque

Allah has required all Men to attend congregational prayer at the Mosque or with other Muslims nearby each day

Huzur has said to go to the Mosque if it is 15 to 20 minutes away – otherwise, meet with nearby Ahmadis or if this is not an option, then do Congregational Salat in the home Guidance from Khilafat

https://www.alislam.org/friday-sermon/2018-10-19.html

12:55 – 14:55 First Mosque Built by The Prophet (saw)

Named: Quba Mosque

Foundation laid when Hazur was migrating from Mecca to Medina Name these Mosques Name these Mosques

The Holy Kaaba - Mecca The Prophet’s Mosque(Nabvi Mosque) - Madina Name these Mosques Name these Mosques

Minaratul Masih(Aqsa Mosque) - Qadian Baitul Futuh - London Name these Mosques Name these Mosques

Aqsaa Mosque - Rabwah Baitur Rehman - Silver Spring, MD JazakAllah!

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