Paper 2: Unit 2 - The Mosque

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What does the term mosque mean?
Place of Prostration
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Muslims can worship anywhere as long as…
…the place is clean
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Finish the quote from the Prophet Muhammad “Wherever the hour of prayer overtakes you, you shall perform it. That place…”
“…is mosque”
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What do some claim the domed roof represents?
The Heavens and the Earth
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What term is used for the alcove were the prayer leader may stand?
Mihrab
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What term is used for the direction of Mecca?
Qibla
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Finish the quote from the Qur’an “For every nation, there is a direction…”
“…in which they face their prayers.”
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Why do Muslims pray shoulder to shoulder in a Mosque?
To show equality
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What term is used for the slim tower on a mosque?
The minaret
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Minaret comes from the Arabic term for what?
Lighthouse
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What prayer is made from the Minaret?
The Adhan - Call to prayer
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When is it compulsory for men to pray in the mosque?
Friday - Jummah Prayers
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What is the term for the raised platform where sermons are given from?
Minbar
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Why do Muslims often use calligraphy?
They are not allowed to have images of Allah
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What term is used for the greatest sin, the worship of anything other than Allah?
Shirk
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Finish the quote from the Qur’an on Shirk “And whoever associates anything with Allah, he devises..”
“…a great sin.”
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What term is used for the ritual washing Muslims perform before entering the mosque?
Wudu
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Identify two roles of the mosque within the community

1. It is a place set aside for worship
2. It is often the centre of the Muslim community
3. It is a place where they can worship as a community
4. A place for educational classes
5. It is a place of prayer
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Finish the quote from the Qur’an “The Mosques of Allah shall be maintained…”
“…only by those who believe in Allah.”
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What features might a Welsh mosque not have?
A domed roof and minaret
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Identify 2 features a Welsh mosque will have

1. Qibla Wall
2. Mihrab
3. Minbar
4. A wash are for wudu
5. Separate areas for men and women
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How many mosques are in Wales?
40
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What is a mosque?
A place of worship for Muslims
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What is the ummah?
The worldwide community of Muslims
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Where was the first mosque built?
In Madinah - around the Prophet Muhammad’s family home