You can find the nearest mosque to you by using the HalalTrip. Halaltrip has a growing database of masjids around the world. Our team is continually adding new mosques and surau.
You can also add any mosques or prayer places on the website here or by using the Halaltrip mobile app. Praying five times a day is a key obligatory requirement and is one of the five pillars of Islam. It takes the form of a physical ritual denoting submission to God and includes the reciting of praises of worship, whilst consisting of standing, bowing and prostrating, all whilst facing the Qiblah. Muslim are alowed to perform thier prayers in any place, as long as the place is clean.
Mosque or Masjid in Arabic is a Muslim house of worship dedicated to daily prayers and other religious acts. Masaajid is the plural form of mosque in Arabic. They are prayers performed in a congregation led by an imam. It is considered more rewarding to perform the 5 daily prayers in a congregation in a mosque.
In normal circumstances, worshippers will sit and stand side by side, touching each other. This is considered obligatory for all adult Muslim males to participate. Surau is a designated house of worship similar to a Mosque. They are generally much smaller than a mosque.
In many Muslim majority countries, you will find these smaller places designated for Muslim prayers in shopping malls, attractions, office buildings etc. In some places they are called Musallah or Jamat Khana. In general they will not conduct the Friday prayers. Guide to Halal food places, restaurants and buffets worldwide. Read reviews.
