Satan’s Masjid Exposed: How Leaders Establish Identity Through Q-W-M

To those hypocrites who claim there’s no such thing as Satan’s masjid, who insist known hypocrites can lead prayers, the Quran delivers devastating proof through three Arabic letters: Q-W-M (قوم). These 597 occurrences expose the truth—leadership determines whether a masjid belongs to God or Satan.

The mathematical proof demolishes their lies: Verse 9:107 describes Satan’s masjid—a place where hypocrites lead, dividing believers and opposing God’s messenger. The Q-W-M root is completely absent. Verse 9:108 describes God’s masjid—where righteous leaders stand. The Q-W-M root appears twice. The message: WHO stands in prayer establishes whether the space belongs to God or Satan.

Part 1: Satan’s Masjid—Quranic Proof the Hypocrites Deny

[9:107] “There are those who abuse the masjid by practicing idol worship, dividing the believers, and providing comfort to those who oppose God and His messenger. They solemnly swear: ‘Our intentions are honorable!’ God bears witness that they are liars.”

God explicitly calls this a masjid—but whose? The footnote makes it crystal clear: “Any masjid where the practices are not devoted absolutely to God ALONE belongs to Satan, not God.” This isn’t interpretation—it’s divine declaration. When hypocrites lead, when those who oppose the messenger stand at the front, they establish Satan’s masjid through their corrupted Q-W-M.

[9:108] “You shall never pray in such a masjid. A masjid that is established on the basis of righteousness from the first day is more worthy of your praying therein. In it, there are people who love to be purified. God loves those who purify themselves.”

Notice: “lā taqum fīhi” (DO NOT STAND in it). God commands believers not to establish their Q-W-M in Satan’s masjid. The righteous masjid has “people who love to be purified”—not hypocrites who oppose the messenger. Leadership purity determines masjid identity.

Part 2: Leadership Establishes Identity

When hypocrites claim their leadership doesn’t matter, they contradict God’s clear command. The messenger explained (at 1:19:19): “The places of worship and the act of worship…must be devoted to God alone.” Not to hypocrites. Not to those who reject the messenger. GOD ALONE.

The Q-W-M of leadership determines everything: When those who oppose the messenger establish (aqāma) the prayer, they establish it for Satan. Their standing (qiyām) dedicates the space to their master. Their presence, especially as leaders, transforms any building into the very masjid God condemns in 9:107.

Part 3: The Hypocrites’ Standing Pollutes Sacred Space

[4:142] “The hypocrites think that they are deceiving God, but He is the One who leads them on. When they get up for the prayer, they get up lazily. That is because they only show off in front of the people, and rarely do they think of God.”

Even when hypocrites stand (qāmū), their corrupted Q-W-M fails to establish sacred space. Their lazy, insincere standing—especially when they lead—transforms the masjid into Satan’s domain. The same physical posture, when performed by those who oppose the messenger, establishes Satan’s sovereignty over that space.

The three dimensions of Q-W-M reveal the truth: Physical standing by hypocrite leaders, their institutional control, and their spiritual corruption all combine to establish Satan’s masjid. You cannot separate the leader from the establishment.

Part 4: Not Just Names—Entire Beings Establish Identity

[72:18] “The places of worship belong to God; do not call on anyone else beside God.”

This isn’t just about mentioning names in prayer. When hypocrites lead, their entire being—their rejection of the messenger, their opposition to God’s commandments, their corrupted hearts—establishes the identity of that space. They don’t need to mention other names; their presence AS LEADERS dedicates the masjid to Satan.

The hypocrites want you to believe a building remains God’s masjid regardless of who leads. This contradicts 9:107-108 entirely. God explicitly identifies masjids established by those who “oppose God and His messenger” as places believers must NEVER stand in.

Part 5: The Test of True Leadership

How do we identify Satan’s masjid? Look at the leadership:

• Do they oppose the messenger? Those who reject Rashad Khalifa’s messengership while claiming to follow the Quran establish Satan’s masjid.
• Do they divide believers? Creating sects, causing fitna, splitting the community—marks of Satan’s leadership.
• Do they practice idol worship? Adding names in prayer, following hadith over Quran, commemorating dead saints—all establish Satan’s domain.

When such people lead, their Q-W-M doesn’t establish God’s masjid—it establishes Satan’s. This is mathematical fact: 0 Q-W-M in 9:107 (Satan’s masjid), 2 Q-W-M in 9:108 (God’s masjid).

Part 6: Collective Corruption Through Leadership

349 verses describe “qawm”—those who stand together. When believers stand behind hypocrite leaders, they participate in establishing Satan’s masjid. The collective Q-W-M behind corrupted leadership dedicates that space to Satan, regardless of individual intentions.

This is why God commands: “DO NOT STAND (lā taqum) in it.” Don’t establish your Q-W-M behind hypocrite leaders. Don’t participate in dedicating space to Satan. Your standing behind them legitimizes their corruption.

Part 7: The Ultimate Accountability—Standing in Rows With Your Leaders

[18:48] “They will be presented before your Lord in a row. You have come to us as individuals, just as we created you initially. Indeed, this is what you claimed will never happen.”

Just as you stand in rows behind your imam in prayer, you will be presented in rows on Judgment Day. The rows you chose in this life—behind hypocrite leaders or righteous believers—determine your row on that Day. Your Q-W-M behind corrupted leadership becomes your eternal formation.

[17:71] “The day will come when we summon every people, together with their record. As for those who are given a record of righteousness, they will read their record and will not suffer the least injustice.”

The Arabic says “bi-imāmihim”—with their imam/record. Your imam IS your record. Every prayer you stood behind a hypocrite leader, every Q-W-M you established in Satan’s masjid, becomes a permanent entry in your record. The hypocrite imam you followed becomes the witness against you—your choices of leadership are literally written into your eternal record.

[41:19] “The day will come when the enemies of God will be summoned to the Fire, forcibly. They will be assembled in rows.”

Those who stood in rows behind leaders who opposed God and His messenger will be assembled in those same formations for Hell. The congregation that established Satan’s masjid together will march to Hell together—in the very rows they formed during prayer.

[11:18] “Who are more evil than those who fabricate lies about God? They will be presented before their Lord, and the witnesses will say, ‘These are the ones who lied about their Lord. God’s condemnation has befallen the transgressors.’”

The hypocrite leaders who claimed their masjids belonged to God while establishing them for Satan will be exposed. But notice—their followers are presented WITH them. The witnesses identify not just the leaders but “these ones”—the entire congregation that participated in the lie.

[83:6] “The day when all people will stand before the Lord of the universe.”

Your eternal standing reflects your earthly standing. Those who established their Q-W-M in Satan’s masjids, who chose to stand behind hypocrites who reject the messenger, who legitimized corrupted leadership through their participation—they will stand in those same formations before God. The rows you form in prayer become the rows of your judgment.

The devastating truth: Every time you stand behind a hypocrite imam, you’re not just praying—you’re writing your eternal record. That imam becomes part of your documentation, a permanent stain that testifies to your choice to establish Satan’s masjid. On Judgment Day, you won’t stand alone—you’ll stand in the very rows you chose, with the very leaders you followed, facing the consequences of whose masjid you helped establish.

Conclusion: The Leadership Litmus Test

To the hypocrites who deny Satan’s masjids exist: God explicitly identifies them in 9:107. Your denial exposes you.

To those who claim hypocrite leadership doesn’t matter: The absence of Q-W-M in 9:107 and its presence in 9:108 proves leadership establishes identity.

To believers seeking truth: Check who leads. Those who oppose the messenger, divide believers, and practice idol worship establish Satan’s masjid through their Q-W-M. God commands you: DO NOT STAND WITH THEM.

The revolution is clear: Leadership Q-W-M determines whether a masjid belongs to God or Satan. Choose your standing wisely. Your eternal fate depends on whose masjid you help establish.