Islam 2 ~ Places And Forms Of Worship

Question 1

Why do Muslims pray facing the Ka’bah?

Answer 1

Oldest place of worship to Allah and where Adam first worshipped

Question 2

What does the dome on the outside of a mosque symbolise?

Answer 2

The universe and the way that prayers rise up to Allah

Question 3

What is the minaret used for?

Answer 3

Its where the Mu’adhin makes the call to prayer (Adhan)

Question 4

Why can Muslims pray anywhere?

Answer 4

They believe the whole world is a mosque

Question 5

What does the Imam do?

Answer 5

~ Leads communal prayers
~ Teaches about the Qur'an
~ Teaches at the Madrassah
~ Offers support and advice
~ Leads birth, marriage and birth ceremonies

Question 6

What is Rak’ah?

Answer 6

A unit of Salah made up of recitation, standing, bowing and prostrations

Question 7

What is Takbir? (1st prayer movement)

Answer 7

Shutting out the world and saying ‘Allah is supreme’

Question 8

What is Ruku? (3rd prayer movement)

Answer 8

Bowing and saying ‘Glory be to my great Lord and praise to him’

Question 9

What is Qiyam? (4th prayer movement)

Answer 9

Standing up again and acknowledging their awareness of God

Question 10

What is Sujud? (5th prayer movement)

Answer 10

Muslims kneel on elbows and say ‘God is greater than all else’

Question 11

What is Salam? (Final prayer movement)

Answer 11

Turning head to left and right to acknowledge the ummah and Angels

Question 12

What does the word imam mean?

Answer 12

Leader

Question 13

What 3 things are used for prayers?

Answer 13

~ Prayermat
~ Compass (to locate direction of Makkah)
~ Subhab (string of beads used to count recitations during worship)

Question 14

What features are found in a mosque?

Answer 14

~ Shoeracks
~ Washrooms
~ Library
~ Madrassah
~ Mortuary
~ Main prayer hall (with Qiblah wall, mihrab, minbar)

Question 15

What does the Qiblah wall show?

Answer 15

The direction of the Ka’bah

Question 16

What is the mihrab?

Answer 16

Niche or alcove on the Qiblah wall

Question 17

What is the minbar?

Answer 17

The platform used by the imam to deliver the khutbah

Question 18

Why might Muslims decide to pray?

Answer 18

~ To strenghten their relationship with Allah
~ To show submission to Allah
~ To avoid shirk 
~ To say thank you
~ To ask for help/forgiveness

Question 19

When do Muslims do du’a?

Answer 19

Whenever they want

Question 20

How do Muslims prepare for prayer?

Answer 20

~ Wudu
~ Dress respectfully
~ Ensure their facing the Ka’bah

Question 21

How do Muslim women dress for prayer?

Answer 21

Cover their head, arms, and up to their wrists and ankles

Question 22

Why do Muslims pray 5 times a day?

Answer 22

Because it was decided by Muhammad and Musa on Laylat-ul-Mir’aj

Question 23

What do the star and crescent moon on the mosque symbolise?

Answer 23

How Islam / Allah guides Muslims

Question 24

Where can Muslims pray?

Answer 24

Anywhere that is clean and dry and where they can face the Ka’bah