Chapter 1 - prayers Flashcards

1
Q

Are Muslims allowed to pray at home?

A

Yes but must perform Wudu before prayer.

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2
Q

Do they have a special room?

A

They do not need a special room but their home mist be clean.

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3
Q

What do muslims use to pray when they are positioned to face Mukkah?

A

A prayer mat

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4
Q

Where do muslim women find it easier to pray?

A

Home especially if they have young children

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5
Q

Prayer is one of the ____ _____ of Islam

A

Five pillars

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6
Q

Who commanded muslims to pray?

A

God

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7
Q

What does prayer do?

A

Prayer creates an awareness of God, which in turn motivates them to do God’s will.

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8
Q

What does prayer do for muslims?

A

It unites muslims worldwide because they all pray in the same way

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9
Q

Can muslims go into any mosque?

A

Yes they can go into any mosque anywhere in the world and be able to participate with their fellow Muslims.

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10
Q

When do muslims have to recite the Qur’an ?

A

During prayer as it reminds them of it’s importance

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11
Q

What reminds muslims that god is greater and more important then they are?

A

The actions of Boeing and prostrate.

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12
Q

What is important for Muslims to be before they pray?

A

Spiritually clean

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13
Q

What is ritual washing called?

A

Wudu

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14
Q

Mosque have two special rooms set aside for washing, one for ——— and one for ———

A

Women and men

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15
Q

Washing is done under….?

A

Under running water rather than using. A basin.

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16
Q

Wudu is a form of spiritual purification to allow Muslims to fully focus on what?

A

God

17
Q

Muslims face the holy city of ___

A

Makkah which means all Muslims are physically and mentally focusing on god

18
Q

All mosques have a Mihrab which is____?

A

A semicircular niche built in the qiblah wall which shows the exact direction of Makkah from the mosque

19
Q

If prayer is taking place anywhere outside a mosque a______ is used to show the _____ of Makkah

A

Special compass and direction

20
Q

The compass can be part of the mat that muslims do what on when they pray?

A

Kneel

21
Q

Many mosques have special carpets that look like spate rows of prayer mats, facing the ____

A

Mihrab

22
Q

What are the prayers led by?

A

Imam

23
Q

Sunni Muslims are required to pray____

A

Five times a day

24
Q

Fajr

A

Just before sunrise

25
Q

Zurich

A

Just after midday

26
Q

ASR

A

Afternoon

27
Q

Maghreb

A

Just after sunset

28
Q

Isha

A

Night

29
Q

Shi’a muslims combine the midday and afternoon prayers and the sunset and night prayers so they pray_____

A

Three times a day

30
Q

Which is considered the most special prayer?

A

The Friday midday prayer

31
Q

All Muslims are expected to attend the______

A

Friday midday prayer

32
Q

Once prayer is completed, imam will deliver what?

A

A Sermon that reminds Muslims of their obligations and duties to God

33
Q

What do muslims do differently on Friday?

A

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.