Question

In islam what is a musallah and how it is differet from a masjid?

Answer 1

The entire earth is considered a masjid in the general meaning of the word. However the specific meaning for masjid is a place purposely built for prayers to be held at all times. A masjid is a place specifically built for prayer. It can be built by stone, mud, or cement. Even if the place is designated to be a masjid and it isn’t complete, but intended to be a masjid then it’s a masjid.

The musalla on the other hand is a place that a person conducts his prayers at sometimes. This place isn’t considered a masjid. He only prays there when the prayer comes in (and he can’t make it to the masjid). The proof for a musalla can be found in the Prophet’s action(peace and blessings be upon him). He used to pray his supererogatory in his house, and his house wasn’t a masjid. Also Utban ibn Malik (may Allah be pleased with him) invited the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) to his home , so he could pray in the place Utban used to pray. That place at Utban’s home wasn’t a masjid.

Therefore a musalla is a place where people conduct their prayers, and this place isn’t designed or designated to be a masjid. Additionally, the people who pray there know it’s a musalla.
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