Why is the Masjid important?

Mosques are the heart of the Islamic life. They serve for prayers, for events during Islam’s holiest month Ramadan, as centers for education and information, places for social welfare, and also for dispute settlement. The iman is the religious leader of the mosque and the person who leads the prayers.

What are some important features in the mosque masjid and what are the significance of each?

This is because the mosque is designed for single space worship of a given Muslim community. A screen in a mosque provided privacy for important people or women. There is special stand that hold the Qur’an. The mihrab is a small alcove-like niche, which marks the direction of Mecca and the entry point to paradise.

Who made first Masjid in India?

Malik Bin Dinar
Malik Bin Dinar, one of the first Arab propagators of Islam to have come to the Indian subcontinent, built the Cheraman Juma Masjid in 629 CE.

Which country has the largest number of mosques in the world?

India
It is said that India has the largest number of mosques in the world. There are 300,000 active mosques in the Asian state, more than in any other country, including the Muslim world.

What is Masjid al-Aqsa?

Masjid Al-Aqsa is no ordinary Masjid; it forms the basis of our history and it is the cornerstone of mankind’s foundation.

How did Muslims lose Masjid al-Aqsa and Jerusalem to the Crusaders?

The Muslims lost Masjid al-Aqsa and Jerusalem to the Crusaders in the year 1099 CE. Muslim rulers surrounding Palestine had become corrupt, much like the rulers today and had lost the will to defend Islam or Muslims. It was not until another 88 years before Salahuddin Ayyubi liberated Masjid al-Aqsa and Jerusalem from the clutches of the Crusaders.

Did Yaqub (as) take care of beteyel/Masjid al-Aqsa?

No one from Yaqub’s (as) family was left to take care of Beteyel/Masjid al-Aqsa. Thus, he gave charge of the masjid to the local inhabitants, the Palestinians. The children of Yaqub (as), referred to as Bani Israel in the noble Qur’an lived in Egypt for more than 400 years.

What did Salahuddin ayabbi do after reclaiming Al Masjid al Aqsa?

Like Umar Ibn Al Khattab, Salahuddin Ayabbi did not allow a massacre of civilians or soldiers, and after reclaiming Al Masjid Al Aqsa he also used his own hands to clean the blessed land, and famously sprinkled rosewater through the Masjid.