Describe about the mosque and its worth in Muslims.
Answer: A mosque is called a masjid in Arabic. Mosque is a place where Muslims prostrate in reverence to Allah. In a “congregational mosque” (masjid-i-jami or jama masjid) Muslims read their prayers together. Members of the congregation choose the most respected, learned male as their leader (imam) for the rituals of prayer. He also delivers the sermon (lecture) which is called khutba during the Friday prayer. During prayer, Muslims stand facing Mecca. In India this to the west and is called the ‘qibla’.
