Islamic Mosque

Question 0

Minaret

Answer 0

A tall narrow tower with a balcony at the top.

Every mosque must have at least one Minaret

Question 1

Mosque

Answer 1

A mosque is a Muslim place of worship.

Question 2

Muezzin

Answer 2

A person who stands on the balcony and calls Muslims to pray 5 times a day.

Question 3

Wudu

Answer 3

When Muslims remove their footwear and cover their heads as a sign of respect before washing their head, hands, arms and feet.
They then go inside to pray

Question 4

Inside a mosque

Answer 4

There are no seats, statues, flowers or candles in case people begin to worship them or Allah.

Question 5

Mihrab

Answer 5

A small arch that is built in a wall facing Mecca.

This is a very important feature as Muslims must face Mecca when praying.

Question 6

Minbar

Answer 6

A small platform similar to a pulpit.
It is from here where sermons are preached at Friday’s prayers.
This is the only piece of furniture.

Question 7

Women’s area

Answer 7

Women are allowed to attend prayer however they have to be sectioned of. Often in a gallery upstairs.

Question 8

Ibadah

Answer 8

‘Worship’ is Arabic