Mosque Flashcards
Where do you Muslims worship❓
They worship in a mosque
What is the Arabic word for mosque ❓
It is masjid.
What in the centre of the mosque❓
In the centre of the mosque there is a prayer hall.
What is not allowed in mosques❓
It is not allowed to have images of people or animals.
Are there Chairs ❓
No only if needed for pregnant ladies and old people.
Why do they not have any chairs❓
They have no Chaz because praying involves kneeling or standing.
What is a faith leader called for Muslims❓
They are called a imam.
What does the Imam do❓
They will lead the prayers from a minbar (which is like a pulpit).
Do you woman and man pray in the same place❓
No they pray in separate places men normally pray in the prayer hall and the woman normally pray on the balcony.
What did they do with their shoes 👠 and why do they take off their shoes❓
They put their shoes on the shoe rack they take off their shoes so they can perform the wu’du.
What is the wu’du❓
The wu’du is the special washing washing ritual before for prayer for.
What are the towers by the mosque called❓
They are called minarets.
What happens in the minarets❓
From here to the muezzin (muathin) call the muslim to prayer.
What is the call to prayer called❓
It is called the adhan.
What do you must have it on top of the building❓
They have a dome on top.
how does the shape of the dome help❓
The shape of the dome helps air to rise and cool the building.It also helps sound travels so everyone can hear the imam.
What do some of the minarets have❓
Some have 📢 loudspeakers so that the muezzin can be heard above the sound of the traffic.
What is a mihrab❓
It is a niche in a wall.
How does the niche help
It shows muslims the direction of the (Qibla) of the ka’bah in Mecca
What might they have outside there mosque❓
They sometimes have a fountain
What do larger mosques have❓
They may have a shop & a dinning hall and a madrassah which is a school.
What has to happen to the animal before it can be eaten❓
According to Islamic law it must be slaughtered in a particular way-this makes it halal 🍖 meat .
What does Haram mean ❓
Means forbidden 🚫
What do Muslim not eat ❓
Muslims do not eat pork or ,eat of animals which eat other animals.
