Definition of "masjid" [masjid]

• A mosque. (noun)

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• "The word masjid comes from the verb sajada (sah-jah-dah), which means "to prostrate" or "to kneel.""
• "Muslims strongly believe the masjid is a holy place that must be treated with considerable respect and cleanliness."
• "They called the masjid and the office admin or perhaps just a brother that happened to answer the phone said that I would have to repeat my shahadah asap in front of witnesses."