Have you ever visited a Mosque?

[random3434]

I am taking Mini EZ to one today. She has to visit a place of religion different from her own for her Religious Studies Class.

We were going to go to the Buddhist Temple in Bloomington, but it's over an hour drive and we just don't have the time today. So she said she wanted to go to a Mosque. There is one a few miles from our house.

Just wondered if anyone else has gone to one to visit.

 

[Douger]

I went once with a buddy of mine, Ali.
The head dude gave me a Koran.
He had a huge beard but wore no diaper on his head ?

 

[RetiredGySgt]

I am taking Mini EZ to one today. She has to visit a place of religion different from her own for her Religious Studies Class.

We were going to go to the Buddhist Temple in Bloomington, but it's over an hour drive and we just don't have the time today. So she said she wanted to go to a Mosque. There is one a few miles from our house.

Just wondered if anyone else has gone to one to visit.

Never been to a Mosque but I was briefed several times in the Military by Muslim Clerics.

 

[Big Fitz]

I am taking Mini EZ to one today. She has to visit a place of religion different from her own for her Religious Studies Class.

We were going to go to the Buddhist Temple in Bloomington, but it's over an hour drive and we just don't have the time today. So she said she wanted to go to a Mosque. There is one a few miles from our house.

Just wondered if anyone else has gone to one to visit.

I tried to back in the 1990's but was refused by a few of their members because I was an Infidel. No shit, there I was for a course on comparative religions.

The ones who were the angriest about it? Pakistanis, while a Bangladeshi man was going to bring me with him. They were nearly violent with their anger about my possible presence.

So I went to a Jewish Temple instead.

So count yourself lucky they even let you in to observe.

 

[random3434]

I am taking Mini EZ to one today. She has to visit a place of religion different from her own for her Religious Studies Class.

We were going to go to the Buddhist Temple in Bloomington, but it's over an hour drive and we just don't have the time today. So she said she wanted to go to a Mosque. There is one a few miles from our house.

Just wondered if anyone else has gone to one to visit.

I tried to back in the 1990's but was refused by a few of their members because I was an Infidel. No shit, there I was for a course on comparative religions.

The ones who were the angriest about it? Pakistanis, while a Bangladeshi man was going to bring me with him. They were nearly violent with their anger about my possible presence.

So I went to a Jewish Temple instead.

So count yourself lucky they even let you in to observe.

Hmmm, I will let you know what happens. I would hope they let a woman and her 16 year old daughter observe their Mosque. My daughter loves learning about all the different religions in this class. I'm so happy they offer it in her public school, it's one of her favorite classes!

 

[Sarah G]

I am taking Mini EZ to one today. She has to visit a place of religion different from her own for her Religious Studies Class.

We were going to go to the Buddhist Temple in Bloomington, but it's over an hour drive and we just don't have the time today. So she said she wanted to go to a Mosque. There is one a few miles from our house.

Just wondered if anyone else has gone to one to visit.

A firm I worked for built one. I visited many times but not for an actual ceremony.

http://islaam_introduction.tripod.com/al-islaamPhotos.html

 

[Big Fitz]

I am taking Mini EZ to one today. She has to visit a place of religion different from her own for her Religious Studies Class.

We were going to go to the Buddhist Temple in Bloomington, but it's over an hour drive and we just don't have the time today. So she said she wanted to go to a Mosque. There is one a few miles from our house.

Just wondered if anyone else has gone to one to visit.

I tried to back in the 1990's but was refused by a few of their members because I was an Infidel. No shit, there I was for a course on comparative religions.

The ones who were the angriest about it? Pakistanis, while a Bangladeshi man was going to bring me with him. They were nearly violent with their anger about my possible presence.

So I went to a Jewish Temple instead.

So count yourself lucky they even let you in to observe.

Hmmm, I will let you know what happens. I would hope they let a woman and her 16 year old daughter observe their Mosque. My daughter loves learning about all the different religions in this class. I'm so happy they offer it in her public school, it's one of her favorite classes!

With my experience with muslim-centric schools, you'll be lucky to be treated civilly by the men if there are many immigrants there. The Somalis I dealt with were HORRIBLE towards women... I mean REALLY bad. If they were just cold that was a good day.

So please be ready for that, because in that group's eyes, you are a second class citizen, and if you have an escort to go with you like your husband, please consider bringing him with you.

 

[Sunni Man]

We have visitors to our Mosque just about every day.

They are warmly welcomed and are encouraged to ask any questions they want.

For larger groups such as schools and civic organizations.

We arrange for one of our members to host a group tour.

 

[geauxtohell]

I am taking Mini EZ to one today. She has to visit a place of religion different from her own for her Religious Studies Class.

We were going to go to the Buddhist Temple in Bloomington, but it's over an hour drive and we just don't have the time today. So she said she wanted to go to a Mosque. There is one a few miles from our house.

Just wondered if anyone else has gone to one to visit.

Just a heads up, I think the rule of thumb is that you can't go into a Mosque unless you are a Muslim.

At least, that's how it was in Afghanistan. Not sure if it would be the same here.

 

[jillian]

I am taking Mini EZ to one today. She has to visit a place of religion different from her own for her Religious Studies Class.

We were going to go to the Buddhist Temple in Bloomington, but it's over an hour drive and we just don't have the time today. So she said she wanted to go to a Mosque. There is one a few miles from our house.

Just wondered if anyone else has gone to one to visit.

I've been in the Al Aqsa mosque. Make sure your arms are covered and bring a scarf to cover your heads... And no short skirts.

 

[Sunni Man]

Anyone is welcomed to visit a Mosque here in America.

Yes, you should dress somewhat conservatively.

Basically the same as if you entering a Church or Synagouge.

No, a visiting woman does not have to cover her hair.

But if you did bring a scarf to wear it would be seen as a sign of respect.

 

[syrenn]

I am taking Mini EZ to one today. She has to visit a place of religion different from her own for her Religious Studies Class.

We were going to go to the Buddhist Temple in Bloomington, but it's over an hour drive and we just don't have the time today. So she said she wanted to go to a Mosque. There is one a few miles from our house.

Just wondered if anyone else has gone to one to visit.

Make sure you are properly dressed. Skin and hair covered. You may want to call ahead to find out if you will be allowed to cross the threshold.


Truthfully i would look for a jewish temple.

 

[Ringel05]

I've been to the Islamic Center on Mass Ave in DC many many years ago, long before 9/11.

 

[Political Junky]

I visited many mosques in Turkey.

 

[Warrior102]

I am taking Mini EZ to one today. She has to visit a place of religion different from her own for her Religious Studies Class.

We were going to go to the Buddhist Temple in Bloomington, but it's over an hour drive and we just don't have the time today. So she said she wanted to go to a Mosque. There is one a few miles from our house.

Just wondered if anyone else has gone to one to visit.

I've never visited a Baptist Church and there's plenty of them in Virginia.

 

[Warrior102]

Anyone is welcomed to visit a Mosque here in America.

Yes, you should dress somewhat conservatively.

Basically the same as if you entering a Church or Synagouge.

No, a visiting woman does not have to cover her hair.

But if you did bring a scarf to wear it would be seen as a sign of respect.

Can I walk in with shorts, flip flops and a wife-beater?

 

[syrenn]

Anyone is welcomed to visit a Mosque here in America.

Yes, you should dress somewhat conservatively.

Basically the same as if you entering a Church or Synagouge.

No, a visiting woman does not have to cover her hair.

But if you did bring a scarf to wear it would be seen as a sign of respect.

Can I walk in with shorts, flip flops and a wife-beater?

Sure if you are a man. Just don't attempt shorts and flip flops if you are a woman.

 

[Sunni Man]

Anyone is welcomed to visit a Mosque here in America.

Yes, you should dress somewhat conservatively.

Basically the same as if you entering a Church or Synagouge.

No, a visiting woman does not have to cover her hair.

But if you did bring a scarf to wear it would be seen as a sign of respect.

Can I walk in with shorts, flip flops and a wife-beater?

I guess you could but it would be very disrespectful.

I would never dress like that if I was going to visit a Catholic Church.

 

[Toro]

Yes. I've been to the Aya Sofia in Istanbul.

 

[Sky Dancer]

Yes, I visited a mosque in New Mexico and several in India.