SaiF_AlislaM
03-05-2003, 06:02 AM
PLEASE CALL OUR MASJID "MASJID"! Not "MOSQUE"!!! Please read this and cascade to all Muslims. We should now refrain from using the term "Mosque", as there is an alleged statement in the book "THE COMPLETE IDIOT'S GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM" where the term "Mosque is used". Many of us think that this is the English translation of Masjid and 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 relative to 'Masjid'. Anyway this book points 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.