Visiting The Masjid At The Islamic Center Of Little Rock

Visiting the Masjid at the Islamic Center of Little Rock My Cultural Event LaShauna Herrera Human Diversity Dr. Bang Spring 2016 As a future social worker I feel that it is very important to understand major religious traditions more than in an academically secular context but in depth so that I am able to execute my job to the best of my ability and since Islam is one that is spoken of so often in the media†¦show more content†¦The dirt is believe to upset or distract people from praying. The entry ways are separated there is an entrance for women and one for men once entering there is a cleansing room where I was taught the process of wudu or â€Å"three times washing†, wudu is three times of washing of the hands, wrists, elbows, forearms, feet, ankles, hairline, and so forth each body section is washed in order which has an associated prayer for each part. The service was different than any other religious service I had attended in my life (Catholic and Baptist Services) services at the masjid are highly ritualized with all of the prayers being in Arabic. During the service you are to sit o n the floor although chairs are available if needed. There’s much bowing and kneeling without any instructions of when to do so for newcomers I just mimicked what the others did for I did not want to offend anyone. After service I was allowed to speak with some of the ladies (â€Å"sisters†) and ask questions, this is where I learned the most about the Islam faith and what they believe. This is what they explained to me in the Bible Jesus said that he would send Muhammad as the Final Messanger. Christians interpret this as Jesus promised to send the