-Does Mosque REALLY mean Masjid?-

[Infatua.5an]

Just sharing this...I thought it was pretty intresting when i first read it..

 

So many of us think 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 minds 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 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!

 

 

Nomads...share ur thoughts if u wish~

[muslim sis]

Assalaama Alaykum W.W

 

Maasha Allaah -- very intresting Article, jazzaaki allaah khair walaal for your Advise,.

[Modesty]

I heard of this before, but once in awhile I use it when talking to a non-muslim because most of them never heard of 'masajid'

[MD]

Interesting indeed, Do u really think the word mosque came from the word "mosquito"? If it's true insha'allah i'll try to stop using it,first time hearing this i also use the word a lot even around muslims well as modesty said it's hard to use "masjid" around non-mulims since they don't know what it is ..