Cairo - The Church in north-central U.S. state of Wisconsin, is the headquarters of the Muslim faithful pray twice a day, the Journal Sentinel reported on Saturday, November 29.
"We are very grateful that the church," said Ajaz Qhavi local Muslim leaders.
Confidence in the Presbyterian church in the town of Franklin, in southern Wisconsin is the Muslims to prayer five days a week.
Since last week, the Muslims were in church Sunday school room for the Fajr (Dawn) and Isha (evening) prayers.
The Islamic Center in Milwaukee will pay a nominal rent to cover the cost of the church.
The move was considered, as there are no nearby mosque for Muslims to prayer.
Prayer can be anywhere, at home on the street, at the airport, said Isa Sadlon, executive director of the Islamic Center in Milwaukee.
Nevertheless, many Muslims prefer to pray with others, and five daily trips to the mosque can be expensive, "he said.
Mostly prayers, Sadlon said that they could close to their obligations at home or at work.
There are 150 Muslim families in the town of Franklin.
Muslims pray five times a day at designated times: Fajr (Dawn), Zhuhr (noon), "ASR (mid-afternoon), Maghrib (sunset) and Isha (night).
Prayer is one of the fundamental duties of Islam, is one of the five pillars of Islam.
Friends
Let the Muslims to prayer in the church drew a mixed reaction from members of the church.
"I think we are doing this not because they believe, but because we believe," said Pastor Rev. Deb Bergeson-Graham.
He said that the church decision drew overwhelming support from members of the community, and added that the initiative is in line with Christian teachings.
"This is what Christ did."
Nevertheless, the decision was criticized by some members of the Church.
"I said:" I regret that you feel, and I hope to continue to worship with us, "said one member older.
Sadlon, the Islamic Center executive director, is not surprised.
"We do not take it personally," said Sadlon, but again the Catholic Islam about 20 years.
"Sometimes your worst enemy becomes your best friend. But it takes time."