Prayer Yr7 Flashcards
What are the 4 types of prayer?
Confession
Supplication
Thanks
Adoration
Why might people pray? Give 2 reasons.
To communicate with God
To erase sins
What is the Shema?
The most important prayer in Judaism
How often do Jews pray the Shema?
3 times a day
What does a prayer ofsupplication mean?
A prayer of help
What is in a Mezuzah?
A scroll with the Shema on
What is the box on the doorways of a Jewish homes called?
A mezuzah
What room doesn’t have a mezuzah? Why?
The bathroom because it is disrespectful.
What does Amidah mean?
Standing
What is the Amidah?
A Jewish prayer
Why does a Tallet have tassels?
To remind Jews of their commandments.
What is a Tefflin?
A box that is tied to the wrists and foreheads of Jews containing verses from the Torah.
What is the Muslim name for ritual washing?
Wudu
Which religion uses a prayer mat?
Islam
Which is not a part Muslims wash in Wudu? Forehead Ears Hands Arms Feet Face Nose Mouth
Ears
Why do Muslims wash before prayer?
As a sign of respect
How often do Muslims pray?
5 times a day
Where do Muslims face when they pray?
The Kaaba in Mecca in Saudi Arabia
When do Muslims pray?
Dawn Midday Afternoon Sunset Night
What is Du’ua
When Muslims call upon Allah
Prostration means…
Bowing
A full cycle of movements in a Muslim prayer is called a
Rak’at
At the end of a prayer, Muslims praise….
The angel of the left and the angel of the right
What is a prayer flag?
A colourful cotton cloth covered in mantras and prayers
