I am sure many of us Muslims and non-Muslims alike
have heard of this controversy surrounding the word
‘Mosque’. Many of us Muslims have got this email saying the word mosque means mosquito so we should stop using this word and use ‘masjid’ instead and forward the mail A.S.A.P to everyone on our list.

And you get those emotional blackmails of “If you love Allah” or “If you care for the ummah” or the promise of rewards to make sure you do not hesitate to click on ‘Forward’!

The email is just a HOAX and there is not even an ounce of truth in it. It is just to make us waste our time and energy in something totally useless and to spread falsehood.

There are four possible origins for the word ‘mosque’ in the English language. The first possibility is that it derives from the French word ‘mosquee’ that existed during the period in French linguistic history known as ‘Middle French’. The second possibility is that it is a derivative of the Arabic word ‘masjid’. The third possibility is that it derives from the Old Italian word ‘moschea’ and the final possibility is that it comes from the Old Spanish word ‘mezquita’. These various words were used to describe the Muslim place of worship in the various languages mentioned.

With the above in mind, it is important to keep a sensible perspective when approaching the origin of words. Words are dynamic and over time often change their meanings from what they originally may have been intended for. It is likely that there are many words in all languages that result from the ignorance or hatred that may have once existed between peoples, races, tribes or religions. We should consider contemporary usage of words and the intention of their current meanings as most important.

Another information we get in these chain mails is Mecca = House of wines

According to many web definitions:

Mecca (with capital M) is defined as joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia; located in western Saudi Arabia; as the birthplace of Muhammad (pbuh) it is the holiest city of Islam;place of pilgrimage where flocks of Muslims all around the world head to.

However, mecca (with small ‘m’) is defined as a place that attracts many visitors.

Now the problem is, places regardless whether they are of vice or not, as long as they fit into the definition can be regarded as a ‘mecca’,hence bars, gambling centers and prostitute centers can be considered as one. So maybe since this word is thrown all over especially in the media for any sort of activity that may have been the reason for this rumor. In any case it is better to use ‘Makkah’ to avoid any confusion at all. And since ‘Makkah’ is the correct word why not use that instead?

As to the abbreviation of Mohd meaning ‘A dog with a large mouth’ Allahu Alam! Have no idea where that came from!

Stop your self from falling in Emotional Blackmails or Threats.The ones with “forward this if you love me” or “forward this and your crush will call you and tell you they love you” or even “forward this or something very bad will happen to you” are the ones we usually ignore or sometimes forward just for the sake of it. However, please CONFIRM about such e-mails on Islam before forwarding them. And if they are proven wrong, MAIL BACK the brother/sister who sent it to you and inform them.

We are not be of those who spread lies.

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