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What does the term mosque mean?
Place of Prostration
Muslims can worship anywhere as long as…
…the place is clean
Finish the quote from the Prophet Muhammad “Wherever the hour of prayer overtakes you, you shall perform it. That place…”
“…is mosque”
What do some claim the domed roof represents?
The Heavens and the Earth
What term is used for the alcove were the prayer leader may stand?
Mihrab
What term is used for the direction of Mecca?
Qibla
Finish the quote from the Qur’an “For every nation, there is a direction…”
“…in which they face their prayers.”
Why do Muslims pray shoulder to shoulder in a Mosque?
To show equality
What term is used for the slim tower on a mosque?
The minaret
Minaret comes from the Arabic term for what?
Lighthouse
What prayer is made from the Minaret?
The Adhan - Call to prayer
When is it compulsory for men to pray in the mosque?
Friday - Jummah Prayers
What is the term for the raised platform where sermons are given from?
Minbar
Why do Muslims often use calligraphy?
They are not allowed to have images of Allah
What term is used for the greatest sin, the worship of anything other than Allah?
Shirk
Finish the quote from the Qur’an on Shirk “And whoever associates anything with Allah, he devises..”
“…a great sin.”
What term is used for the ritual washing Muslims perform before entering the mosque?
Wudu
Identify two roles of the mosque within the community
It is a place set aside for worship
It is often the centre of the Muslim community
It is a place where they can worship as a community
A place for educational classes
It is a place of prayer
Finish the quote from the Qur’an “The Mosques of Allah shall be maintained…”
“…only by those who believe in Allah.”
What features might a Welsh mosque not have?
A domed roof and minaret
Identify 2 features a Welsh mosque will have
Qibla Wall
Mihrab
Minbar
A wash are for wudu
Separate areas for men and women
How many mosques are in Wales?
40
What is a mosque?
A place of worship for Muslims
What is the ummah?
The worldwide community of Muslims
Where was the first mosque built?
In Madinah - around the Prophet Muhammad’s family home
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