Islam 2 ~ Places And Forms Of Worship Flashcards
Why do Muslims pray facing the Ka’bah?
Oldest place of worship to Allah and where Adam first worshipped
What does the dome on the outside of a mosque symbolise?
The universe and the way that prayers rise up to Allah
What is the minaret used for?
Its where the Mu’adhin makes the call to prayer (Adhan)
Why can Muslims pray anywhere?
They believe the whole world is a mosque
What does the Imam do?
~ Leads communal prayers ~ Teaches about the Qur'an ~ Teaches at the Madrassah ~ Offers support and advice ~ Leads birth, marriage and birth ceremonies
What is Rak’ah?
A unit of Salah made up of recitation, standing, bowing and prostrations
What is Takbir? (1st prayer movement)
Shutting out the world and saying ‘Allah is supreme’
What is Ruku? (3rd prayer movement)
Bowing and saying ‘Glory be to my great Lord and praise to him’
What is Qiyam? (4th prayer movement)
Standing up again and acknowledging their awareness of God
What is Sujud? (5th prayer movement)
Muslims kneel on elbows and say ‘God is greater than all else’
What is Salam? (Final prayer movement)
Turning head to left and right to acknowledge the ummah and Angels
What does the word imam mean?
Leader
What 3 things are used for prayers?
~ Prayermat
~ Compass (to locate direction of Makkah)
~ Subhab (string of beads used to count recitations during worship)
What features are found in a mosque?
~ Shoeracks ~ Washrooms ~ Library ~ Madrassah ~ Mortuary ~ Main prayer hall (with Qiblah wall, mihrab, minbar)
What does the Qiblah wall show?
The direction of the Ka’bah
What is the mihrab?
Niche or alcove on the Qiblah wall
What is the minbar?
The platform used by the imam to deliver the khutbah
Why might Muslims decide to pray?
~ To strenghten their relationship with Allah ~ To show submission to Allah ~ To avoid shirk ~ To say thank you ~ To ask for help/forgiveness
When do Muslims do du’a?
Whenever they want
How do Muslims prepare for prayer?
~ Wudu
~ Dress respectfully
~ Ensure their facing the Ka’bah
How do Muslim women dress for prayer?
Cover their head, arms, and up to their wrists and ankles
Why do Muslims pray 5 times a day?
Because it was decided by Muhammad and Musa on Laylat-ul-Mir’aj
What do the star and crescent moon on the mosque symbolise?
How Islam / Allah guides Muslims
Where can Muslims pray?
Anywhere that is clean and dry and where they can face the Ka’bah
