Book 4 - Worship

Question 1

Describe the Mosque from the Outside

Answer 1

*A dome representing the universe under Allah’s control
*4-5 Minaret towers, which the muezzin issues the Adhan 5x a day
*Crescent moon or 5pointed star on top

Question 2

What is the purpose of a Mosque

Answer 2

*Visibile sign of the community performing Salah ) a duty)
*Unites and brings together the ummah
*Centre of Muslim cultural and social life

Question 3

Describe the Inside of the mosque

Answer 3

*Qiblah: direction of the ka’bah in Makkah
*Mihrab: niche in the wall indicating qiblab (ornate with patterns and calligraphy)
*Minbar: Raised platform for the Khutbah (sermon)
*Women’s section: their own entrance and own place of worship
*No pictures, statues, representations of anthing - Idol Worship
*Patterns and calligraphy beautify the mosque

Question 4

Describe the Muslim Prayer Artifacts (3)

Answer 4

*Qiblah compass: Compass that always points toward the Ka’bah
*Sajjadah: Prayer Rug, Barrier between the ground and worshipper - cleanliness, clean enviroment, includes a niche in the design
*Tisbah: Prayer beads to recount the 99 names of Allah, a form of dihkr - repetitive utterances of praise of Allah

Question 5

In general, what are the public worship methods (5 ways)

Answer 5

*Salah: daily 5x prayer, encouraged to do at the Mosque
*Jumu’ah: Public prayer in a mosque on Friday
*Salat Al Janaza: Public Funeral prayer
*Salat Al-Id : Prayers in a Mosque after Ramadan or the Hajj
*Hajj: Public rituals of Hajj in Makkah

Question 6

Describe the different types of Islamic private worship (5 ways)

Answer 6

*Salah: Men and women at home in private
*Charity in private
*Du’a: prayer of invocation, supplication or request
*Dhikr: form of meditiation or recitation of the 99 names of Allah, using a Tisbah
subhan
*Recitation of the Qur’an: specifically during Ramadam

Question 7

Steps of the Wudu

Answer 7

Declare their intent to perform Salah with a pure heart
*Wash Hands and wrists x3
*Rinse mouth x3
*Clean nose 4x incl nostrils
*Wash face
*Wash right arm, left arm
*Wipe head and neck
*Rinse ears
*Wash Feet x3

Question 8

Describe the Rak’ah, body movements (5 STEPS)

Answer 8

1. Stand quietly and recite verses from the Qur’an
2. Low bow with hands on knees
3. Prostrate on the grund, submission to God
4. Sit with the feet folded under the body
5. Face rigght then left reciting Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah

Question 9

What is the Adhan (call to prayer) a recitation of?

Answer 9

The Shahadah, First Pillar of Islam
There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah.

Question 10

What is the Jumu’ah

Answer 10

Every Friday after noon, Muslim men gather at the mosque to pray the Jumu’ah
*Public form of worship
*Friday is not a day of rest, but all trade is suspended
*Day of Gathering, the day Allah created Adam
*Joins the Ummah in prayer and equality

Question 11

Describe the function of the Imam

Answer 11

Shi’ah Muslims: Imams were infallible, divinely chosen and sinless
Sunni Muslims: Imams lead the prayer, provide religious guidance and serve the community
*To be an Imam, understand the Qur’an and Hadith, good character, known for piety, perfect example fo rthe faithful
*Duties of the Imam
lead prayers, deliver khutbah, conduct marriages, funerals, educating all, visiting the unfortunate, offer sound advice to the people, exemplar figure of Muhammad

Question 12

Describe the Du’a prayer

Answer 12

“Invocation or supplication”
Can be at any time
Private act of thanking Allah
Seekin Forgiveness
Askin for help