[Audio] My Visit to a Mosque. [image] Ancient palace gate. 

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[Audio] For my house of worship presentation, I decided to visit the Islamic Society of Northern Baltimore. My visit provided an opportunity to learn about Islam and the role mosques play in fostering spirituality and community. This presentation reflects my observations and insights during the visit.. 

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For my house of worship presentation, I decided to visit the Islamic Society of Northern Baltimore . My visit provided an opportunity to learn about Islam and the role mosques play in fostering spirituality and community. This presentation reflects my observations and insights during the visit.

[Audio] Before visiting the Islamic Society of Northern Baltimore, I wanted to ensure that I approached the experience with respect and understanding. As a Christian unfamiliar with Islamic practices, I did some research beforehand to learn about mosque etiquette. I learned that modest attire is essential when entering a mosque. For my visit, I wore clothing that covered my arms and legs. I knew it was customary to remove shoes before entering the prayer area, so I made sure to wear easily removable footwear.. 

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Before visiting the Islamic Society of Northern Baltimore, I wanted to ensure that I approached the experience with respect and understanding. As a Christian unfamiliar with Islamic practices, I did some research beforehand to learn about mosque etiquette.

I learned that modest attire is essential when entering a mosque. For my visit, I wore clothing that covered my arms and legs I knew it was customary to remove shoes before entering the prayer area, so I made sure to wear easily removable footwear.

[Audio] The main prayer hall was divided, with a section designated for men and another for women. I learned that this separation is rooted in Islamic tradition to foster a distraction-free environment for worship and respect for personal space. Despite the physical division, there was a strong sense of unity as everyone followed the same imam and participated in the same prayers.. 

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The main prayer hall was divided, with a section designated for men and another for women

I learned that this separation is rooted in Islamic tradition to foster a distraction-free environment for worship and respect for personal space. Despite the physical division, there was a strong sense of unity as everyone followed the same imam and participated in the same prayers.

[Audio] In the Prayer hall, there was a prayer to greet the mosque, but because I wasn't muslim I was told to say my own prayers. After that, a fellow congregate gave the call to prayer. I was told that it means the Friday prayer has began and I should refrain from talking .. 

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[image] Cathedral ceiling in yellow sunlight design

In the Prayer hall, there was a prayer to greet the mosque, but because I wasn’t muslim I was told to say my own prayers

After that, a fellow congregate gave the call to prayer. I was told that it means the Friday prayer has began and I should refrain from talking

[Audio] After the call to prayer, there was a sermon by the imam. Two sermons in particular, a longer sermon and a short sermon. And after the Sermons there was another call to pray, which everyone stood up to pray. they said I'm not supposed to join so I just watched. After the call to prayer, everyone shook hands with a smile and headed for the exit.. 

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Two music sheets folded to form a heart shape

After the call to prayer, there was a sermon by the imam, there was a longer sermon and a shorter version

And after the Sermons there was another call to prayer, they said im not supposed to join so I just watched
 After the call to prayer, everyone shook hands with a smile and headed for the exit

[Audio] As a Christian, I found common ground in the shared values of prayer, charity, and community. While the rituals were different, the underlying sense of devotion and worship felt familiar. The visit gave me a greater appreciation for the Islamic faith and its emphasis on humility, discipline, and connection to God.. 

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As a Christian, I found common ground in the shared values of prayer, charity, and community. While the rituals were different, the underlying sense of devotion and worship felt familiar. The visit gave me a greater appreciation for the Islamic faith and its emphasis on humility, discipline, and connection to God.

My Visit to a Mosque: 

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For my house of worship presentation, I decided to visit the Islamic Society of Northern Baltimore. My visit provided an opportunity to learn about Islam and the role mosques play in fostering spirituality and community. This presentation reflects my observations and insights during the visit.

Before visiting the Islamic Society of Northern Baltimore, I wanted to ensure that I approached the experience with respect and understanding. As a Christian unfamiliar with Islamic practices, I did some research beforehand to learn about mosque etiquette.             


I learned that modest attire is essential when entering a mosque. For my visit, I wore clothing that covered my arms and legs.



I knew it was customary to remove shoes before entering the prayer area, so I made sure to wear easily removable footwear.

The main prayer hall was divided, with a section designated for men and another for women.


I learned that this separation is rooted in Islamic tradition to foster a distraction free environment for worship and respect for personal space. Despite the physical division, there was a strong sense of unity as everyone followed the same imam and participated in the same prayers.

In the Prayer hall, there was a prayer to greet the mosque, but because I wasn't muslim I was told to say my own prayers.

After that, a fellow congregate gave the call to prayer. I was told that it means the Friday prayer has began and I should refrain from talking .

After the call to prayer, there was a sermon by the imam. Two sermons in particular, a longer sermon and a short sermon.


And after the Sermons there was another call to pray, which everyone stood up to pray. they said I'm not supposed to join so I just watched.


After the call to prayer, everyone shook hands with a smile and headed for the exit.