paramosque

noun

paramosque

noun

Etymology From para- + mosque, based on parachurch.

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" agencies1991, Yvonne Haddad, The Muslims of America, page 131:

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