Mosques are our schools where we learn the alphabet of humanity

When I say the word “mosque” I think about one magical place. Because when I enter it I feel somehow free, as a bird flying in the blue sky.

Mosques are our schools where we learn the alphabet of humanity. I thank God that I have so wonderful religion although some people think that our religion teaches us bad. In the contrary, Islam is the purest religion which teaches us that Paradise can be won through good deeds and obedience to Allah through the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet (pbuh). We, all Muslims, go to mosque to pray to Allah and to worship Him. Mosques are not only for us, the Muslims, but also for people who are interested in our religion. Every time when you perform your duties to Allah and you go to mosque you are a step closer to Paradise. The mosque is the sacred home of every Muslim. Here we pray to Allah for everything what He gives us in our life. We ask for forgiveness of the done wrongdoings.

Essay of Esin Mustafa, ranked at third place – second age-group (from 14 to 18 years old)

Drawing of Aydzhan Onbashi, ranked at third place – second age-group (from 14 to 18 years old)