House of worship
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This page is for general references pertaining to any House of Worship. For Bahá'í Houses of Worship, see Mashriqu'l-Adhkár.
Specific types[edit]
Not to be used for any other purpose except commemorating God's Name[edit]
"QUESTION: Concerning mosques, chapels and temples.
"ANSWER: Whatever hath been constructed for the worship of the one true God, such as mosques, chapels and temples, must not be used for any purpose other than the commemoration of His Name. This is an ordinance of God, and he who violateth it is verily of those who have transgressed. No harm attacheth to the builder, for he hath performed his deed for the sake of God, and hath received and will continue to receive his just reward."
- (Bahá'u'lláh, Kitáb-i-Aqdas, Questions and Answers, no. 94)
