The word “mosque” comes from the Arabic word masjid, meaning “place of prostration,” reflecting the act of prayer in Islam. The Kaaba in Mecca, inside the Masjid al Haram, is the most sacred site in Islam, and all Muslims pray in its direction, known as the qibla. It was originally a shrine of Arabian paganism,…
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Fun Fact: Satan’s Role in Islam’s Quran
In Islam, Satan is actually known as Iblis. Instead of the Christian version of a fallen angel, he’s a fallen jinn, which is like a genie. He was made from fire but refused to bow to God’s creation of Adam. And his goal now is to lead humanity astray.
Fun Fact: The Ironic Royal Castle of a Catholic Spain
Alhambra was a castle that became the royal court of Ferdinand and Isabella during the first years of a united (Christian) Spain. It was originally an Islamic Castle. It was built in 1238 by Muhammad I Ibn al-Ahmar, the first Nasrid emir and founder of the Emirate of Granada.
Fun Fact: The Branch of Islam Considered Non-Islamic
Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was the founder of Ahmadiyya Islam in 19th century British India. He claimed he was the second coming of Jesus and that the end of the world would eventually follow. Despite him dying over 100 years ago, he still has millions of followers today. But his spin on Islam has his supporters…
Fun Fact: What Muslims Believe in the Afterlife
Traditionally, Muslims believes in something similar to what Christians used to believe long time ago. Which is after death, our souls just kind of wait until Judgment Day and nobody goes to either heaven or hell until that event.