Chapter 1 - prayers Flashcards
Are Muslims allowed to pray at home?
Yes but must perform Wudu before prayer.
Do they have a special room?
They do not need a special room but their home mist be clean.
What do muslims use to pray when they are positioned to face Mukkah?
A prayer mat
Where do muslim women find it easier to pray?
Home especially if they have young children
Prayer is one of the ____ _____ of Islam
Five pillars
Who commanded muslims to pray?
God
What does prayer do?
Prayer creates an awareness of God, which in turn motivates them to do God’s will.
What does prayer do for muslims?
It unites muslims worldwide because they all pray in the same way
Can muslims go into any mosque?
Yes they can go into any mosque anywhere in the world and be able to participate with their fellow Muslims.
When do muslims have to recite the Qur’an ?
During prayer as it reminds them of it’s importance
What reminds muslims that god is greater and more important then they are?
The actions of Boeing and prostrate.
What is important for Muslims to be before they pray?
Spiritually clean
What is ritual washing called?
Wudu
Mosque have two special rooms set aside for washing, one for ——— and one for ———
Women and men
Washing is done under….?
Under running water rather than using. A basin.
Wudu is a form of spiritual purification to allow Muslims to fully focus on what?
God
Muslims face the holy city of ___
Makkah which means all Muslims are physically and mentally focusing on god
All mosques have a Mihrab which is____?
A semicircular niche built in the qiblah wall which shows the exact direction of Makkah from the mosque
If prayer is taking place anywhere outside a mosque a______ is used to show the _____ of Makkah
Special compass and direction
The compass can be part of the mat that muslims do what on when they pray?
Kneel
Many mosques have special carpets that look like spate rows of prayer mats, facing the ____
Mihrab
What are the prayers led by?
Imam
Sunni Muslims are required to pray____
Five times a day
Fajr
Just before sunrise
Zurich
Just after midday
ASR
Afternoon
Maghreb
Just after sunset
Isha
Night
Shi’a muslims combine the midday and afternoon prayers and the sunset and night prayers so they pray_____
Three times a day
Which is considered the most special prayer?
The Friday midday prayer
All Muslims are expected to attend the______
Friday midday prayer
Once prayer is completed, imam will deliver what?
A Sermon that reminds Muslims of their obligations and duties to God
What do muslims do differently on Friday?
Even though Friday is not a rest day, muslims will leave work or close their businesses in order to attend Jammah prayer then return to work afterwards.
