musjid
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Definition
- Noun:
- (Islam) a Muslim place of worship: A building or space dedicated to Islamic prayer and religious activities. It is synonymous with "mosque."
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The community gathered at the local musjid for Friday prayers.
- The beautiful architecture of the ancient musjid attracted many visitors.
Advanced Usage
- The term musjid is used interchangeably with mosque. It is a direct transliteration from Arabic (مَسْجِد), meaning "a place of prostration."
- It is commonly used in South Asian and other English-speaking Muslim communities.
Variants and Related Words
- Mosque (n): The more common English term for a Muslim place of worship.
- The mosque's minaret could be seen from afar.
Synonyms
- Mosque: A Muslim house of worship.
- Masjid: Another common transliteration of the same Arabic word.
Noun
- (Islam) a Muslim place of worship