State Mosque Opening

s_isale
By s_isale

HH the Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani
has given instructions to name Qatar’s biggest mosque after
Imam Muhammad Ibn Abdul Wahhab. The instructions were
given in a statement issued by the Emiri Diwan yesterday.

Located in the Jubailat district of Doha the newly-built State Mosque will be formally opened for prayers on Friday, according to a report in the local Arabic
daily Arrayah.

Source: Gulf Times

By salim000• 20 Dec 2011 09:34
salim000

just updated here which is been followed.

As far as I know; even the people involves in construction on-site are muslims.

Muslim workers from Indonesia, Pakistan, Malaysia, Bangladesh, India and Singapore to protect the sanctity of the Holy Grand mosques.

Don't we divert the discussion from Qatar Mosque to Grand mosques in Saudi Arabia?

Any update abt Qatar grand mosque?

By anonymous• 15 Dec 2011 20:02
anonymous

Sigh! some just piss the hell off me when they act like some self-appointed apostles of God and Islam!

ppl need to think before they write anything on here!THINK! READ! LEARN! BE OPEN TO ALL POSSIBILITIES! AND MOST OF ALL DON'T TRY TO FREAKING INDOCTRINATE OTHERS! jeeez!

By nomerci• 15 Dec 2011 16:37
nomerci

Hmm, maybe he was...

By FathimaH• 15 Dec 2011 16:36
FathimaH

zmanz was just simply confused...happens!

Must be said though, each masjid has its own set of rules and regulations, as it is according to the people running them. So if any Non Muslim wishes to visit a masjid better just check with the authorities first..most times, from what I know, you will be permitted to do so but maybe at specific times. Fanar for example, allows Non Muslims too and in fact hosts special events for them.

By nomerci• 15 Dec 2011 16:18
nomerci

Well, yes, I know...but why quote this (not you) when it obviously does not apply anymore?

I think it was zmanz who quoted it, when the question about non Muslims visiting the mosque was posted.

I think the only conclusion can be, that non Muslims, according to zmanz and his quote, are to be likened to those pagans...

By FathimaH• 15 Dec 2011 16:06
FathimaH

These Pagans, who existed at the time of our Prophet, were different from other non Muslims. They used to be a barbaric group of people who did much crimes including burying alive female children who they deemed inferior to men. It was due to their crimes and evil that they were deemed "unclean" and not their actual physical cleanliness.

By FathimaH• 15 Dec 2011 15:54
FathimaH

provided they adhere to the rules, like modest dress sense,respect the sanctity of the Masjid etc, they are not banned from our prayer places. The rules in the Majid Al Haram are different from other masjids and should not be confused to mean the same, Allahu Alam!

By nomerci• 15 Dec 2011 14:29
nomerci

Pagans? Are there any of those around?

And why are they unclean? Do thy not use soap?

I tell you what...I've smelled a few non pagans...and that was vomit inducing.

By anonymous• 15 Dec 2011 14:07
anonymous

Do you in all honesty think that, all the engineers, technicians, foremen, and construction workers who built the Grand mosque in Mecca and are now helping in the construction and all the development works of the Mecca clock Hotel and the gigantic tower and other projects, are all 100% Muslims? Please check your facts! Developer company name (Bill Davies) from Chicago, now that’s very Islamic!

By anonymous• 15 Dec 2011 13:59
anonymous

1- Well. There are a number of Islamic scholars who would permit exceptions to this general rule, for trade purposes or for people who are under treaty permission. There is also some debate about the exact area and borders of the restricted area(s).

2- That’s not a good translation.

3- Anybody can do copy-paste, But how many will try to go a little deeper beyond the superficial delusions of the translated text?

By Zmanz• 15 Dec 2011 13:52
Zmanz

Except Grand Mosque of Mecca any other mosque can be accessed by Non-Mulsim provided they are Clean i.e bathed and washed them selves of all impurities.

By Zmanz• 15 Dec 2011 13:45
Zmanz

This is According to Quran.

Allah has declared it in

Quran:Chap. 9 "O believers! Know that pagans are unclean; therefore, do not let them come near the

Masjid-al-Haram after this year's pilgrimage. If you fear poverty, soon Allah - if He so

wills - will enrich you out of His bounty. Allah is All-Knowledgeable, All-Wise.[28]"

By anonymous• 15 Dec 2011 13:37
anonymous

Salim and this is according to, who/what?

By salim000• 15 Dec 2011 13:32
salim000

cleanliness (gusal/wudhu) and modest attire; anybody can visit this mosque. Non muslims are not allowed only in Grand mosques of Saudi Arabia.

By flor1212• 15 Dec 2011 09:04
flor1212

It is really nice. We were just living a stone throw away from this so we did witness the construction from day 1 to last! Another great landmark of Qatar.

By ishu369• 15 Dec 2011 08:53
ishu369

finally after a long wait of more than a year, the masjid gets people to worship there.

the Emir took one year to suggest a name??

By setanta1• 15 Dec 2011 08:44
setanta1

Since arriving in Qatar I've watched this building being completed. It looks fantastic and I'd love to see the interior. can non-muslims visit?

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anonymous

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By honeybunch• 14 Dec 2011 17:14
honeybunch

yes for sure there will be crowd on the first day of its opening so just wanted to know if it will be opened for ladies as it will be crowded

By anonymous• 14 Dec 2011 14:53
anonymous

Will it be open to visit for non muslims?

By genesis• 14 Dec 2011 13:35
genesis

Let's be clear about one thing , Imam Mohammed bin Abdulwahab was a pioneer reform in the 18th century Arab peninsula. The extreme ideology was interpretation of his teachings that was introduced after his death by some of his followers

By FathimaH• 14 Dec 2011 12:39
FathimaH

Yep...this is true. As in all cases moderation is the key. The Prophet always told us follow a middle path, and don't fall for any extremism.

I would love to go to the masjid this Friday but my DH is already freaking out on the thought of how crowded its going to be! It looks so wow on the outside I can't wait to see the interior as well.

By anonymous• 14 Dec 2011 12:26
anonymous

Personally, it seems he has been overrated by both sides.

The Salafis treat him like a prophet, while some others treat him like an Anti-Christ or Satan. It seems like the truth lies in between those absolute extremes.

By Khanan• 14 Dec 2011 11:59
Khanan

well said salim000!!

By salim000• 14 Dec 2011 11:37
salim000

Huge following of Wahabbism/abdul wahab Najdi sect in Saudi Arabia and Qatar with different ideologies.

Lets go and pray; whats in the name?

By FathimaH• 14 Dec 2011 11:36
FathimaH

Bro..he didn't preach against the "Jahiliyah" the extremists are preaching today and falsely attributing it to Imam Muhammed Abdul Wahhab.He mainly spoke against grave worshiping and the shirk that was becoming widespread even in Mecca. And that is the "Jahiliyah" he spoke against.. today these so called "Islamist" are far from the actual teachings of Abdul Wahhab. It is they who commit Thakfeer and try to decide who is Muslim enough etc which no layman has the right to judge.

By anonymous• 14 Dec 2011 11:24
anonymous

Well I don’t understand how Qatar is going to market itself in the world as a tolerant, homogenous, accepting and peace loving society, when it’s Grand Cathedral Mosque is named after a guy who preached extreme ideologies like jahiliyya .

The term “Jahiliyya “means, to vilify a society which he does not consider pure enough, whether they call themselves Muslim or not. Even today, Islamists use the term when referring to the West and at times even to their own societies. With it, they can justify overthrowing what many might regard as an Islamic state by essentially denying that it is truly Islamic at all.

By FathimaH• 14 Dec 2011 10:31
FathimaH

I think it was very admirable and brave of the Emir to chose such a name. It shows that yet again he is not a man who is afraid to show openly what he is upon. Bravo!

Imam M. Abdul Wahhab maybe what he is to some people but the truth is it was he, a great reformer, who actually did what the Prophet and His companions did. Didn't know the brotherhood opposed his ideologies though..this is news to me. And Qatar has long been referred to as a "Wahabi" state anyways. And if you dig deeper you may find that politically, the "Salafists" are now quite taking the "moderate" Islamic methods as compared to in the past.

*note I use the word "Wahabi" and "Salafi" only in regards to the situation and what the words have come to mean today. Islamic-ally whilst the word "Wahabi" has absolutely no religious significance( and it is very un Islamic to tag oneself only with the name of one Prophet, scholar,etc) the word Salafi actually refers to anyone upon the Path of the Prophet, His companions, and the pious predecessors,Hence its what Muslims are anyways supposed to be naturally.

By s_isale• 14 Dec 2011 10:02
s_isale

it is not easy to please everyone.....

By genesis• 14 Dec 2011 09:57
genesis

Many intellects were shocked about the chosen name , specially liberals. The chosen name of

Reformer Imam Mohammed bin Abdulwahab the father of ultra conservative wahhabism & salafism schools of thoughts have sparked a heated debate among Arab intellects yesterday on twitter.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wahhabi

I think many in depth articles will follow analyzing the move;

Will Qatar adopt the salafis?

Have Qatar abandoned its support for the moderate Islamic brotherhood ?

It can be just a name to honor the Imam & sect followed by most Qataris, but certainly many think it's more than that !

By Khanan• 14 Dec 2011 09:36
Khanan

the architectural theme is based on the design of old mosques in Qatar.

By Arien• 14 Dec 2011 09:26
Arien

Looks awesome at night with all the lighting.

By anonymous• 14 Dec 2011 09:22
anonymous

I don't like the design nor the cheap architectural taste/theme of it. The whole thing thing is such a blown out of proportion Self-glorifying project gates and windows and aggrandized pillars and Minarets. It just looks like another one of these muscle buildings on steroids.

By anonymous• 14 Dec 2011 08:11
anonymous

wow that's a great news... InshAllah i will be there on first pray ..

By Khanan• 14 Dec 2011 07:38
Khanan

Hope to pray soon there insha'Allah.

By FathimaH• 14 Dec 2011 07:19
FathimaH

Can't wait to go have a look..and yeah love the name!May Allah shower the Emir,his family and the people of Qatar with his mercy,guidance and blessings..Aameen

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