paramosque
English
Etymology
para- + mosque, based on parachurch.
Noun
paramosque (plural paramosques)
- A Muslim organization that engages in social welfare.
- 1991 Yvonne Haddad, The Muslims of America, page 131:
- 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
- 1991 Yvonne Haddad, The Muslims of America, page 131:
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