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The mosque, known as masjid or 'place of prostration', serves as a focal point for Muslim worship and acts as the hub for the ummah (community).

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Cambridge IGCSE Religious StudiesIslam: Worship

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You need to be able to the mosque, known as masjid or 'place of prostration', serves as a focal point for Muslim worship and acts as the hub for the ummah (community).
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DescribeExplainIdentify

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The mosque, known as masjid, serves as a focal point for Muslim worship and acts as the hub for the ummah (community).

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Assess the importance of the mosque in the life of a Muslim.
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