What is the meaning of Masjid?

When we read and study the Noble Quraan we find that All Mighty Allah uses the word Masjid, Masaajid in various places. One that is very important for our discussion is Surah Jinn (72), Verse 18.

Masjid singular and Masaajid – the plural and wherever a Masjid is built, the land, the structure, the ground floor, the upper floors, right through till the Arsh (Throne) – all belongs only to Allah SWT. It cannot belong to any person, family or organisation. They can manage it and oversee it but the ownership of it is Waqf and it is to All Mighty Allah. Masjid, All Mighty Allah loves sajdah so much and All Mighty Allah sent Nabi Muhammad SAW to teach us. An authentic hadith in Sahih Muslim, Nabi Muhammad SAW said:

…. “The nearest the servant comes to All Mighty Allah is while that servant is in sajdah, so Masjid is the place of performing Sajdah. We stand there, we go into ruku, we bow down, we sit, but Masjid, because we make Sujood there, we prostrate there, prostrating / Sujood is so beloved to All Mighty Allah, the entire area is called Masjid.