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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4

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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19

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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20

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

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