Definition

A place of worship for Muslims, similar to a mosque.

Example

The community gathered at the musjid for Friday prayers.

Conversation

Have you visited the new musjid in our neighborhood yet?

Not yet! I heard it's really beautiful inside.

Yeah, I went there last week and the architecture is stunning.

I should check it out this weekend; it sounds like a nice place.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Musjid originates from Arabic "masjid" (meaning place of prostration). It refers specifically to a place of worship in Islam where Muslims gather for prayer.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'place of prostration' in Arabic — that's what a musjid is, a place where people come together to pray.

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