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Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by LagosShia: 7:30pm On Apr 11, 2013 |
Iran Builds Pyongyang’s First Mosque New pictures show Iran has built a "Shia mosque" in Pyongyang An inscription of the word "Allah" in Arabic appears from the roof of the mosque January 21, 2013 New pictures from NK Econwatch show that a "Shia mosque" has been built at the Iranian embassy compound in Pyongyang. Located next to the Romanian embassy, the Iranian mosque puts the number of places of worship in the North Korean capital to five. The extremely low number of Shia Muslims working in North Korea outside of the Iranian embassy mean that it the mosque was likely built with only embassy staff in mind. Indeed, it is not uncommon for Iran to build prayer facilities at its overseas embassies, with both its Tokyo and Islamabad offices having two such examples. While there are a number Islamic countries that are diplomatically represented in Pyongyang, North Korea satellite expert Curtis Melvin says that this is the first mosque there to his knowledge, "There is not a mosque at either the Egyptian embassy or the Pakistani embassy. I am unsure of the location of the Libyan embassy (do any readers know?) or whether it has a mosque. In the meantime, the DPRK might be the only country with a Shia mosque but not a Sunni mosque". Melvin notes that it might be possible for foreigners to visit the mosque, providing they adhere to Islamic custom, "If the embassy staff are good Muslims, they should allow you to enter the compound to visit the mosque. Just be sure to bring modest clothes, and women, please cover your heads". While religion is ostensibly allowed in North Korea, practically speaking there are few if any opportunities for citizens to practice a faith openly. Some western religious groups claim there are tens of thousands of Christians imprisoned in the North Korean prison system, however, they provide little factual evidence to substantiate their claims. http://www.nknews.org/2013/01/iran-buillds-pyongyangs-first-mosque/ 1 Like |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by LagosShia: 7:37pm On Apr 11, 2013 |
DISCLAIMER: PLEASE NOTE THAT DESCRIBING THE MASJID (MOSQUE) AS "SHIA" IS THE EXPRESSION USED BY THE AUTHOR OF THE ARTICLE,AND I ADDED QUOTATION MARKS WHEREVER THE WORDS "SHIA MOSQUE" APPEAR.IN ISLAM,THE ENTIRE EARTH IS A MASJID (A PLACE OF PROSTRATION) AND THERE IS REALLY NOTHING AS "SHIA" OR "SUNNI" MOSQUE.ALL MOSQUES ARE PLACES WHERE ALLAH (swt) IS WORSHIPPED FOR ALL MUSLIMS.DESCRIBING A MOSQUE AS "SHIA" OR "SUNNI" IS EITHER MEANT OUT OF ILL-WILL TO DIVIDE MUSLIMS,OR TO EMPHASIZE SECTARIAN/POLITICAL DIVISION AS TO WHICH GROUP ADMINISTER A PARTICULAR MOSQUE.HOWEVER REGARDLESS OF WHETHER A SUNNI OR SHIA ADMINISTERS A MOSQUE,A MOSQUE IS A MOSQUE.I WANTED TO CLARIFY THIS,LEST ANY HATER BLINDLY ACCUSE THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN OR THE SHIA FOR WHAT IS FOUND IN THE ARTICLE/THE DESCRIPTION. 17 Likes |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by ZhulFiqar2: 9:04pm On Apr 11, 2013 |
"They want to extinguish the light of Allah with their mouths, but Allah will perfect His light, although the disbelievers dislike it".(Holy Quran 61:8 ) 10 Likes |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by deols(f): 5:55am On Apr 12, 2013 |
This is a good development. But don't the people of North Korea have a religion? as it is said that they are not allowed to profess any faith publicly. |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by anishe(m): 3:49pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
Good one. may Allah swt show them the straight path, Ameen. 1 Like |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by Nobody: 3:49pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
That's a good look - there's nothing bad in diversity, if it's going to enhance the relationship between the two countries... |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by 50calibre(m): 3:54pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
Countries with similar ideologies and enemies flock together, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. This is a typical quid pro quo situation, Iran builds mosque in Pyongyang and North Korea gives Iran some nuclear and missile technology in return. 1 Like |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by IleIfe2(m): 4:00pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
anishe: Good one. may Allah swt show them the straight path, Ameen. Inside the Iranian compound. Na who go get mouth pass for here now, KIM or MOH? [img]http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/10959/sulu.gif#LMAO%20gif%20290x260[/img] |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by nagoma(m): 4:00pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
How many churches are there in North Korea? If the Italian embassy wanted a chapel in the embassy compound in N. Korea, could they have it? I have not seen anything strange, unusual or unexpected in this story. |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by free2ryhme: 4:00pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
Will dis affect amnesty for boko haram |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by tutu1: 4:03pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
Iran builds mosque, is that suppose to be news? like really, who gives a flying f...k what they decide to build in North Korea, secondly as long as some people keep mixing religion and politics there will always be problem |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by martin1772(m): 4:05pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
I pity them |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by slimming: 4:10pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
ok |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by oluagness(m): 4:14pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
50calibre: Countries with similar ideologies and enemies flock together, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.. I thought as such. Iran with high level of other religion intolerance can do that. Well God is in control. |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by jimino(m): 4:16pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
hw does dis discourage many muslim fellow 4rm partaking in terrorism |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by Nobody: 4:23pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
Why does the Islam section restrict comments? I guess it's inferiority complex. Good for anyone who worships there. Hope they find the truth soonest. 6 Likes |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by eminikansoso(m): 4:25pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
Mad Cow: Iran build North Koreas First Terrorist base. according to your name, in the day of judgement you will be restored as cow Insha Allah bequdratulla 10 Likes |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by theripper2: 4:32pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
Trying to raise terrorists in North Korea? |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by Fishout(m): 4:44pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
that is good o o o o o o .we want more of it in europe country |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by ichommy(m): 4:46pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
Hmmm |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by ikweremilitant: 4:54pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
Zhul-Fiqar.:hmm dpnk I no they re ur allies but watch it o , u can come and ask nija for some tutorials |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by bonetalk(m): 5:00pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
caukerzee: Iran builds 1st suicide bomb factory in north korea.honestly |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by bonetalk(m): 5:06pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
Fishout: that is good o o o o o o .we want more of it in europe countrySMH, is North Korea an European country Nawa for u o |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by Aphrygian(m): 5:20pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
They can go to the extent of establishing a mosque in anoda country but anodas pple's religion cant be practised in there country 1 Like |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by Litmus: 5:24pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
Hate to say it but these days a Mosque is more toxic than any Nuclear plant. 3 Likes |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by fitzmayowa: 5:27pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
jimino: hw does dis discourage many muslim fellow 4rm partaking in terrorismThis your post might offend our dear mujahideen...which in turn might earn you a ban till 2099 1 Like |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by solomon111(m): 5:55pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
shymexx: That's a good look - there's nothing bad in diversity, if it's going to enhance the relationship between the two countries...you are a closet muslim. |
Re: Iran Builds North-Korea's First Mosque by Nobody: 5:58pm On Apr 15, 2013 |
Av neva tot of the Koreans practising any religion b4, are they Muslim populated or are they of christian discendants? I guess am missn something, arn't i? |
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