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.
i have read the link............. wot is original word for masjid?
i agree wid tagrid....... wana hear more views inshalah!
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.
I got one of those stupid chain emails that stated the origin of the word “mosque” was derived from the Spanish word “mosquito” to insult Muslims, the story behind it when King Ferdinand invaded the Muslims in Spain he said he would swat out Muslim prayer houses like so many mosquitoes. Also “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Understanding Islam” book wrote such a definition, which by the way turned out to be hoax. That got a lot of Muslims pissed off, source from [Sa7bah] (Arabic)
Got a question, or got something in general to say or ask me, drop me a line. Peace out!
jazaks chebs.................. got a clear understanding of this now! has z got it yet? or he still wants to carry on with his arguement?
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.
Glad to hear, and I sure hope you've learnt that what you get sent on chain e-mails is mostly rubbish like this. Never pass it on, and always do research of your own first before asking others. Saves time and effort.
And no, you're not a silly girl. sorry.
Last edited by Far7an; 03-28-2006 at 05:51 PM.
Got a question, or got something in general to say or ask me, drop me a line. Peace out!
Glad to hear, and I sure hope you've learnt that what you get sent on chain e-mails is mostly rubbish like this. Never pass it on, and always do research of your own first before asking others. Saves time and effort.
And no, you're not a silly girl. sorry.
jazaks for that!!! yes i have learnt my lesson... but i swear i have heard this before...... walahi!!
no one has eevr spoken lyk dat to me..... ur da first one...... i accept ur apology i was waiting for that...... i thought som where u were wrong....... one ore thing don't like arguements after all we are one ummah, gota help each other and be equal.....
Last edited by Far7an; 03-28-2006 at 05:51 PM.
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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