Paramosque

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A Muslim organization that engages in social welfare.

    "Nearly all of these criticisms have been applied to American masjids as well, and this dissatisfaction has contributed to the establishment of what might be termed "paramosque" agencies"

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"Nearly all of these criticisms have been applied to American masjids as well, and this dissatisfaction has contributed to the establishment of what might be termed "paramosque" agencies"

Etymology

From para- + mosque, based on parachurch.

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