2007-12-02 14:56:19 · 13 answers · asked by Macy 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
In our masjid, we don't use individual prayer rugs, we pray directly on the carpet, and if we wore our dirty shoes in there we would be putting our faces on a carpet that's filthy. We are very clean, we wash our faces, and feet before friday prayers, and the rug is kept clean. Most of us put on clean socks after wudu (washing) or we can go in barefoot.
I also like warrior's answer, God did tell Moses to remove his shoes because he was on holy ground.
Bryan O. doesn't understand how clean we are, muslims not only wipe, we wash every time. Think about it, if you fall down on the sidewalk and your hand lands in dog poo, do you just wipe it with paper and say it's clean? NO... and we are the same way with our behinds.
2007-12-02 15:05:15 · answer #1 · answered by Squirrley Temple 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
they think mosque as a Gods home and die to that they give respect and take off their shoes. also to keep the mosque clean.
2007-12-02 21:32:05 · answer #2 · answered by Eccentric 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anas ibn Malik comments: “God’s messenger change into sitting contained in the mosque with a number of his companions even as a Bedouin urinated contained in the mosque. The Prophet’s companions suggested: ‘what is going on?’ ‘What are you doing?’ The Prophet suggested to them: ‘do no longer interrupt him.’ He for this reason observed as the guy and suggested to him: ‘those mosques are not any more the position the position you'll throw any airborne dirt and mud, urine or stools. they are meant for reciting the Qur’an, glorifying God and prayer.’ He then observed as for a bucket of water and he poured it over the urine.” (suitable by ability of Al-Bukhari, Muslim, Al-Nassaie, Malik and Ahmad).
2016-10-25 08:33:59 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We take our shoes off everywhere...Home too
At the mosque, It shows our respect for Allah
We must also cleanse ourselves before praying (feet too)
2007-12-02 15:03:39 · answer #4 · answered by :) 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I don't know any Muslims that take their shoes off entering a mosque though I think it's by order of the mosque housekeeper.
2007-12-02 15:01:11 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
The mosque is considered sacred, the same way God asked Moses to remove his shoes when he went to receive the commandments.
2007-12-02 14:58:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
Ancient tradition stemming from respect. Same reason why males don't wear hats in buildings. Originaly, knights used to remove helmets to show that they are not hostile.
2007-12-02 15:10:07 · answer #7 · answered by Rick 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a respect to God
2007-12-02 15:06:35 · answer #8 · answered by Lost my everything.. 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
respect I imagine
2007-12-02 14:58:26 · answer #9 · answered by Salvador 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To avoid messing up their shoes.
2007-12-02 15:01:07 · answer #10 · answered by Mr. Un-couth 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋