While I am a devout Christian, I would love to attend a prayer service. Am I allowed to observe or even join the prayers (to the best of my ability)? I recall from my elementary school education that women must conver their hair during prayers; are there any other conventions I should be aware of?
I think it would be interesting to be exposed to traditions other than my own, but I do not wish to offend those whose traditions they are. Are there any particularly welcoming congregations in Chicago?
2007-03-14 15:14:36 · 9 answers · asked by Mysterious Gryphon 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Hi. :)
Sure you are most welcome to attend our prayers as a non-Muslim.
What to wear: long sleeved shirt, long skirt or pants. Basically the clothing should be loose and not tight fitting.
Bring a scarf or when you call them to get times etc then just tell them you don't have one and ask if they have some there (this is common for them to have spares).
What to do:
You can sit and observe. If you would like, you can also participate though because you do not believe in the first pillar of Islam (belief in God and that Muhammad is His Messenger) then the prayer has no validity/meaning for you.
I don't know of any mosque that has turned "an outsider" away for simply being curious. Just open the phone book and call one up. :)
I wish I could be there to show you around, but I'm in Tx. You seem very open-minded and that's good to see in a person.
If you do go do this please sure to update us? At least email me to let me know your thoughts! :)
2007-03-14 15:40:37 · answer #1 · answered by aali_and_harith 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a muslim but many of my friends are and there is nothing wrong to in attending any prayer service for any religion...and as far as the covering of hair goes...muslims do it because it is believed that a woman must cover her whole body with cloth so no one else thinks any thing vulgur about that woman...thats it...nothing really other than that to cover the hair...And I myself have also attended some prayer services...so yeah...dont worry about it...peace out...
And as far as believing in GOD goes...every goes is same...
the word itself says for that...
G= Generator (Creator)
O= Operator
D= Destroyer (of evil)
2007-03-14 22:25:45 · answer #2 · answered by Mandeep 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A non-muslim cannot attend an islamic prayer. And what the use of attending an islamic prayer when he or she does not believe in islam. You have to follow many rules when you pray according to islam which a non-muslim will not know.
2007-03-14 22:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by astersoft 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Dimitude aren't even allowed to peek in the Mosques. But that would be in a dominant Muslim country.
Since freedom of religion is in America, I would wonder the same thing for here.
2007-03-14 22:21:43 · answer #4 · answered by LottaLou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are invited to attend Muslim prayers IF you are serious and sincere.
Muslim woman are advised and commanded to cover her bosoms for her own interest, that is to protect herself from evil eyes and evil minds.
May God Almighty bless you.Amen.
2007-03-15 06:02:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its okay to attend islamic prayers if your a christian
2007-03-14 22:17:32 · answer #6 · answered by jessica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After you convert you may attend Muslim Salaat.
2007-03-14 22:17:35 · answer #7 · answered by Haji 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't see any reason why you can't. For your peace of mind, please call ahead (I'm sure they are in the phone book). Be honest with your intentions and ask them about the time of the service, what to wear, etc., etc.
2007-03-14 22:21:43 · answer #8 · answered by Inday 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe all are welcome at any religious "congregations" of all faiths... except maybe for scientology... for them u need to pay...and pay... and pay...
(and I am open to be informed differently!)
2007-03-14 22:20:21 · answer #9 · answered by front door 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋