Definition

Noun: 1. A Muslim place of worship: A building or dedicated space where Muslims gather to perform their prayers, particularly the five daily obligatory prayers (Salah). It serves as a central community hub for religious, educational, and social activities.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The community raised funds to build a new masjid in the neighborhood.
  • Every Friday, Muslims congregate at the masjid for the Jumu'ah prayer.
  • The masjid was not just for prayer; it also hosted classes and charity events.

Advanced Usage

• "The local masjid": A common phrase emphasizing the mosque serving a specific community.
  • The imam of the local masjid gave a sermon on unity.
• "Masjid committee": Refers to the administrative body managing the mosque's affairs.
  • The masjid committee organized a food drive for the homeless.

Variants and Related Words

• Mosque (n): The more common English synonym for masjid. Both terms are often used interchangeably.
  • The historic mosque (or masjid) is a popular tourist site.
• Masjids (n): The standard plural form.
  • There are several beautiful masjids in the city.
• Jama Masjid (n): A term, often used in South Asia, for a large congregational mosque.
  • We visited the famous Jama Masjid in Delhi.

Synonyms

• Mosque: A Muslim house of worship.
• Musalla: A smaller or temporary prayer room or space, not necessarily a full mosque.

Related Phrases

• To attend the masjid: To go to the mosque for prayer or events.
  • He makes an effort to attend the masjid daily.
• Masjid grounds: The area or property belonging to the mosque.
  • Children were playing safely on the masjid grounds.

Noun

1. (Islam) a Muslim place of worship