Expert: Jamshaid Zubairee - 9/28/2009

Question
I was wondering, in the United States, how often do Muslim teens go to the Mosque on a general basis? Do they go only on special occasions or do they go on a daily basis? Also, what kind of activities can someone expect in a Mosque, (what do teenage adults do when they go the Mosque)? On a general basis, what is a typical life of a teenage adult (relationship) in the Mosque?

Thank you for your insight!

Answer
Sister
It is obligatory for every adult Muslim to go to Mosque for Prayer, 5 times a day. It will depend upon their faith that how much they observe this commandment. In mosque everyone (regardless of age and gender) prays but our prayer is NOT like Christian prayers in Church that includes singing songs etc.
Plus you can watch the videos on you tube, Muslims praying in mosque in USA or Saudi Arabia.

It is better that you yourself go to mosque and observe everything with your own eye. It will five you better idea. You can go there and see the Imam (Islamic scholar who leads the prayer). You can ask any question regarding prayer on the spot.

If you still have problem then feel free to contact me again.
Good Luck