Masjid

Q.   What are the terms used for the Salat offered in assembly, the man leading the prayers in assembly and the people offering prayers behind him?

  The Salat in assembly is called the Salat of Jama’ah (congregational prayer). The man who` leads it is the Imam (the head) and the persons offering the Salat in the congregation behind the Imam are known as Muqatadi-s (followers).

Q.   What do we call a person who offers Salat individually?

  Such a person is known as Munafarid (individual).

Q.   What do we call the enclosure specially built by Muslims for offering Salat in congregation?

  The enclosure or compound is called the Masjid.

Q.   What should a Muslim do in the masjid?

  A Muslim should offer Salat, recite from the Qur-an, say Wadhifah (repetition of holy words) or sit quiet with due observance. It is quite undesirable to play games, make a noise or talk undesirable to play games. Make a noise or talk of worldly things in the masjid.