A Muslim Mosque
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Submitted by pdpayt on 06/30/2008 05:21 PM
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A Muslim Mosque
The mosque is a place where Muslims foster a collective identity through prayer and attend to their common concerns. The most important characteristic of a mosque is that it should be oriented toward Mecca.
The women were separated from the men by a sheer material hung from a metal structure, which divided the room equally. On either side there were large carpets laid out upon the floor. The rugs were not to be stepped on with shoes. The carpeted area is where the Muslim people prayed.
The Muslim women were dressed in two-piece outfits that resembled pajamas. Most of the women were covered from head to toe. Some wore socks and others did not. The men I noticed were much more casual, some wearing jeans. The children were students of the Islam School and wore uniforms in the colors of khaki and green.
Upon entering the room, all people were to remove their shoes before stepping onto the carpet. Each individual would stand for a moment with their hands near their face. I assume they were praying. They would then bow, come up and drop to their knees. Once on the floor, they would put their forehead on the carpet, lift up and drop their head to the carpet again. They would repeat this as many as three to four times.
In the background a man gave a sermon. It seemed as if he was in another room speaking into a microphone. Everyone attending the service sat facing a wall as if there were someone directly in front of them preaching.
I was a bit uncomfortable at first and received many stares but for the most part everyone was very friendly. I was given a chair and welcomed to sit and watch the service.
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