What is a mosque?
Q: What is a mosque?
A: A mosque is a place where Muslims worship.
Q: What does the word "mosque" come from?
A: The word "mosque" comes from the Arabic word masjid.
Q: What is a larger, collective mosque called?
A: A larger, collective mosque is called a masjid jāmi.
Q: What services do larger mosques offer to their community?
A: Larger mosques offer more services to their community, such as being used as community centres and for teaching about Islam. They also host religious festivals and gatherings, such as weddings.
Q: Are there rules that control what people do inside of mosques?
A: Yes, there are rules that control what people do inside of mosques, such as it being disrespectful to disturb another person who is worshipping.
Q: When were the earliest mosques opened?
A: The earliest mosques were opened in 7th century.
Q: In which continents can you find mosques today?
A: Mosques can be found on every continent except Antarctica today.
