Masjid

Masjid is an Arabic word which also called as mosque in the English language. A masjid is place where Muslims perform their prayers and worship Allah Subhanahu wa Ta'ala.

What do Muslims do in a Masjid?

In a masjid, Muslims pray five times a day following an Imam (person who leads the prayer) facing in the direction of the Kaaba in Makkah. Before each prayer, the Azaan (call to prayer) is said by a Muazzin (person who calls for prayer). Muslims stand side-by-side to perform prayers irrespective of their race, wealth or social status.

The Jumah and other special prayers

On every Friday (Jumah) afternoon, a special prayer is held in masajid (plural of masjid) called The Jumah. Other special prayers are also held in the masjid such as the Eid prayers and Taraweeh (performed every night in Ramadhan).

The most holiest masjid

The most holiest masjid is Masjidil-Haram (The Sacred Mosque) located in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. 

The second most holiest masjid is Masjid-ul-Nabawi (The Prophet's Mosque) in Madina, Saudi Arabia. The original Masjid-ul-Nabawi was built by the Prophet Muhammad Shollallohu 'Alaih wa Sallam. Over time it was expanded and decorated by later Moslem rulers. The Prophet Muhammad Shollallohu 'Alaih wa Sallam himself and two of his companions, Abu Bakr Radiyallahu Anhu and Umar Radiyallahu Anhu, are buried there.

In Indonesia, we have one of the largest masjid in Southeast Asia. This national mosque of Indonesia was built to commemorate Indonesian independence and named "Istiqlal", an Arabic word for "independence". The mosque was opened to the public 22 February 1978. Within Jakarta, the mosque is positioned next to Merdeka Square and the Jakarta Cathedral.

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