why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque?

Helena · **why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? -** 03-28-2006

am sure u guys already know....... those who don't know! something to benefit frm inshalah!

PLEASE CALL OUR MASJID "MASJID"! Not "MOSQUE"!!!

Please read this and pass it on to any Muslims, as much as you can. It
is a vital and important information. Muslims should now refrain from
using the term "Mosque". I was flipping through this book the other
day called "THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM" (he-he,
they call themselves idiots) and it is filled with fun facts. One of
them concerns the term "Mosque." So many of us think that this is the
English translation of Masjid. I'm sure none of us ever wondered how
this term came into being when it really had little in common with how
it sounded compared to 'Masjid'. (We were very young when we were
taught this English word. Our mind then were not critical &
analytical, so didn't dare to ask/challenge our teachers, right?).

Anyway this book
pointed out that the term 'mosque' is derived from
the Spanish word for "mosquito." It was termed as such because during
the Crusades, King Ferdinand said they were going to go and swat the
Muslims "like mosquitoes". (Where else can they find Muslims in large
number to be swatted if not in a Masjid?). So, they cheekily termed
"Masjid" as "Mosque". So dear Muslim brothers and sisters, refrain
from using this term which is obviously a disgusting slap in the face
to the Ummah. Educate our brothers and sisters to the history and
etymology of this word. And let us replace it with the word which is
MEANT to be used: Masjid! The Place of Prostration!! Not Mosque: the
place to be swatted! If any of you have doubts about this, then please
go look for the book and read it.

Z · **Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? -** 03-28-2006

Salaam.

So what about Moseak, Muskey, and Moschy?

Helena · **Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? -** 03-28-2006

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Originally Posted by Z

Salaam.

So what about Moseak, Muskey, and Moschy?

am only giving info on the english word mosque............................... i aint sure about the other words dat u have provided!

Z · **Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? -** 03-28-2006

Salaam.

I think you'll find what you have pasted above is a load of rubbish. Till you can prove it, it'll remain so.

Helena · **Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? -** 03-28-2006

hw can it be it load of rubbish??????? u have offended me.................... everybody are aware of this story................... not my fault u havnt heard it before!

and please try be polite...............................

Z · **Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? -** 03-28-2006

Salaam.

Sorry to have offended you, but what you have pasted is obviously from an e-mail or from a place elsewhere where it as copied from an e-mail.

Now about the word Mosque, all you've done is pasted what someone has said to have read or heard. The words I pasted were also used to call the Masjid in Europe (I think). It was after those, they decided to settle on the word Mosque instead. All of them refer to the prayer, the kneeling down place/building.

Oh, and it's correctly said and spelt Masajid, not Masjid.

IbnAbdulHakim · **Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? -** 03-28-2006

bro even if u dont believe it to call it "rubbish" is both blunt and rude!! i'd expect u 2 kno betta and also what she said... duz make sum sence lol

Z · **Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? -** 03-28-2006

Salaam.

Loads of things make sense. Like lies for example.

Helena · **Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? -** 03-28-2006

z ur not making things better....................r u???? just wana make this bigger, if this is lie den u believe wot eva u wana belive in!

It cud be loads of rubbish...... or even a lie......... or even a truth......... dsnt mean we gota argue over it?

Silver Pearl · **Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? -** 03-28-2006

Children shall be children.

If no one has substancial evidence then khalas, if not, let us not be consumed by chain mails.

In the mean time can we all try our best to not offend others and not to get offended easily, less emotional attachment is definately better.

Thank you sister Helena nonetheless for your efforts.

May Allah (swt) reward us for our good deeds and forgive us for our errors.

Helena · 04:30 PM

anyway don't wana argue with u..................... jus wanted other ppl views on this! dats all................ didnt wana hear things dat i dont hear usually..........

jazaks bro mazed and silver pearl kinda helped...... but i am emotional person......which i can not hide frm it!

Z · **Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? -** 03-28-2006

Salaam.

No one's arguing. I just think it would be wise for you to remove what you've pasted, till you're 100% sure what you have there is accurate. I'm sure you don't want to spread information which is unconfirmed to other Muslims do you.

The Ruler · **Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? -** 03-28-2006

i dunno if i is actually tru but i DID hear it from a lot of my teachers....n it was wen i used to go to an islamic shcool....n der wer teachers wid loads of knowledge....so i dunno wat to bliv....but wer did da term 'mosque' cum from anyway

< da question jus popped to ma mind....

The Ruler · **Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? -** 03-28-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z

Salaam.

No one's arguing. I just think it would be wise for you to remove what you've pasted, till you're 100% sure what you have there is accurate. I'm sure you don't want to spread information which is unconfirmed to other Muslims do you.

bro das wat we r here for....to correct our misconceptions

Z · **Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? -** 03-28-2006

Salaam.

See here. http://www.answers.com/mosque&r=67

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Helena Ummah Under 1 Banner Status: Offline Posts: 5,217 Reputation: 9646 Rep Power: 42 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: as one ummah the burden we share inshAllah!!! Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? - 03-28-2006 am sure u guys already know....... those who don't know! something to benefit frm inshalah! PLEASE CALL OUR MASJID "MASJID"! Not "MOSQUE"!!! Please read this and pass it on to any Muslims, as much as you can. It is a vital and important information. Muslims should now refrain from using the term "Mosque". I was flipping through this book the other day called "THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM" (he-he, they call themselves idiots) and it is filled with fun facts. One of them concerns the term "Mosque." So many of us think that this is the English translation of Masjid. I'm sure none of us ever wondered how this term came into being when it really had little in common with how it sounded compared to 'Masjid'. (We were very young when we were taught this English word. Our mind then were not critical & analytical, so didn't dare to ask/challenge our teachers, right?). Anyway this book pointed out that the term 'mosque' is derived from the Spanish word for "mosquito." It was termed as such because during the Crusades, King Ferdinand said they were going to go and swat the Muslims "like mosquitoes". (Where else can they find Muslims in large number to be swatted if not in a Masjid?). So, they cheekily termed "Masjid" as "Mosque". So dear Muslim brothers and sisters, refrain from using this term which is obviously a disgusting slap in the face to the Ummah. Educate our brothers and sisters to the history and etymology of this word. And let us replace it with the word which is MEANT to be used: Masjid! The Place of Prostration!! Not Mosque: the place to be swatted! If any of you have doubts about this, then please go look for the book and read it. __________________ All i hope is for my mums happiness.Shes my light.Shes my dunya.Her tears are my weakness.Her sadness breaks my heart.She is my mirror.A mirror that keeps me alive.Without her am nothing.shes my saaya.How can i leave her.I pray to Allah(swt) to keep me with her forever inshAllah.

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Z IB Oldtimer Status: Offline Posts: 1,587 Reputation: 1966 Rep Power: 33 Join Date: Apr 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? - 03-28-2006 Salaam. So what about Moseak, Muskey, and Moschy? __________________ Got a question, or got something in general to say or ask me, drop me a line. Peace out! - Z.

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Z IB Oldtimer Status: Offline Posts: 1,587 Reputation: 1966 Rep Power: 33 Join Date: Apr 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? - 03-28-2006 Salaam. I think you'll find what you have pasted above is a load of rubbish. Till you can prove it, it'll remain so. __________________ Got a question, or got something in general to say or ask me, drop me a line. Peace out! - Z.

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Helena Ummah Under 1 Banner Status: Offline Posts: 5,217 Reputation: 9646 Rep Power: 42 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: as one ummah the burden we share inshAllah!!! Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? - 03-28-2006 hw can it be it load of rubbish??????? u have offended me.................... everybody are aware of this story................... not my fault u havnt heard it before! and please try be polite............................... __________________ All i hope is for my mums happiness.Shes my light.Shes my dunya.Her tears are my weakness.Her sadness breaks my heart.She is my mirror.A mirror that keeps me alive.Without her am nothing.shes my saaya.How can i leave her.I pray to Allah(swt) to keep me with her forever inshAllah.

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Z IB Oldtimer Status: Offline Posts: 1,587 Reputation: 1966 Rep Power: 33 Join Date: Apr 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? - 03-28-2006 Salaam. Sorry to have offended you, but what you have pasted is obviously from an e-mail or from a place elsewhere where it as copied from an e-mail. Now about the word Mosque, all you've done is pasted what someone has said to have read or heard. The words I pasted were also used to call the Masjid in Europe (I think). It was after those, they decided to settle on the word Mosque instead. All of them refer to the prayer, the kneeling down place/building. Oh, and it's correctly said and spelt Masajid, not Masjid. __________________ Got a question, or got something in general to say or ask me, drop me a line. Peace out! - Z.

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IbnAbdulHakim Fighting4Emaan Status: Offline Posts: 17,378 Reputation: 65471 Rep Power: 123 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Fighting4Emaan Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? - 03-28-2006 bro even if u dont believe it to call it "rubbish" is both blunt and rude!! i'd expect u 2 kno betta and also what she said... duz make sum sence lol __________________ - My tears testify that i have a heart yet i feel me and shaytan never part -

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Z IB Oldtimer Status: Offline Posts: 1,587 Reputation: 1966 Rep Power: 33 Join Date: Apr 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? - 03-28-2006 Salaam. Loads of things make sense. Like lies for example. __________________ Got a question, or got something in general to say or ask me, drop me a line. Peace out! - Z.

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Helena Ummah Under 1 Banner Status: Offline Posts: 5,217 Reputation: 9646 Rep Power: 42 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: as one ummah the burden we share inshAllah!!! Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? - 03-28-2006 z ur not making things better....................r u???? just wana make this bigger, if this is lie den u believe wot eva u wana belive in! It cud be loads of rubbish...... or even a lie......... or even a truth......... dsnt mean we gota argue over it? __________________ All i hope is for my mums happiness.Shes my light.Shes my dunya.Her tears are my weakness.Her sadness breaks my heart.She is my mirror.A mirror that keeps me alive.Without her am nothing.shes my saaya.How can i leave her.I pray to Allah(swt) to keep me with her forever inshAllah.

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Silver Pearl Ahlaam ma'aya! Status: Offline Posts: 1,151 Reputation: 22475 Rep Power: 59 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: دار السلام Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? - 03-28-2006 Children shall be children. If no one has substancial evidence then khalas, if not, let us not be consumed by chain mails. In the mean time can we all try our best to not offend others and not to get offended easily, less emotional attachment is definately better. Thank you sister Helena nonetheless for your efforts. May Allah (swt) reward us for our good deeds and forgive us for our errors. __________________ وَاصْبِرْ وَمَا صَبْرُكَ إِلاَّ بِاللّهِ ما بعرف انا شو حسيت When he said...

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Z IB Oldtimer Status: Offline Posts: 1,587 Reputation: 1966 Rep Power: 33 Join Date: Apr 2005 Gender: Way of Life: Muslim	Re: why do we call masjid ..... and not mosque? - 03-28-2006 Salaam. See here. http://www.answers.com/mosque&r=67 __________________ Got a question, or got something in general to say or ask me, drop me a line. Peace out! - Z.