MOSQUES

mihrab

an archway in the wall pointing the direction of prayer (toward Makkah)

minaret

tall tower in which the call to prayer is done

washroom

used for wudu before prayer

prayer rooms

for congregational prostration

classrooms/meeting rooms

for learning about the qur’an and meeting with fellow muslims/the imam

minbar

where the imam preaches from and speaks to the people in the mosque

why is the mihrab important to muslims?

as all muslims face Makkah while praying as it is the holiest city

why is the minaret important to muslims?

it is a historical and significant artefact if it is not used to call prayer; it is symbolic

why is the washroom important to muslims?

shows intention to pray (niyyah)

why are the prayer rooms important to muslims?

connection with Allah for judgement day (gaining favour). communal aspect.

why are the classrooms/meeting rooms important to muslims?

practical but also spiritual to learn about the teachings of the qur’an

why is the minbar important to muslims?

beautiful and historic value, learning about the teachings of islam. spiritually beneficial.