paramosque

English

Etymology

From para- +‎ mosque, based on parachurch.

Noun

paramosque (plural paramosques)

1. 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