The Mosque Flashcards
What other name is sometimes used to call a mosque
masjid
How many times do Muslim men go to the mosque per week
several times a week, but most important time is lunchtime prayers on Friday, Muslim holy day
Where do Muslim women pray
Either at mosque or at home
When Muslim women go to the mosque where do they stay
separate from men, Muslims believe this allows both men and women to concentrate on Allah
What does a mosque usually have
a dome and at least one minaret. From the top of the minaret, the adhan is called 5 times a day, this is the call to prayer
What is an essential thing all mosques have to have a supply of and where can this be found
Water, sometimes in a courtyard with a pool or fountain, or in a cloakroom
Why is water needed in a mosque
all Muslims wash before they pray, this washing has nothing to do with being dirty
What do Muslims take off before they enter a mosque and why
their shoes, to show respect and to keep the mosque clean for prayer
How are many mosques decorated
Beautifully
Why are there never any pictures or statues inside mosques
Because Muhammad said they should be avoided in case people began to worship them
How were the decorations made
with cleverly designed patterns and verses from the Qur’an
There are no…….. in a mosque, but the floor is……….. or has……. ………. ……
Seats
Carpeted
Special prayer mats
When Muslims pray, where do they always face
Makkah
What do mosques have to indicate the direction of Makkah
a small arch in one wall which shows exact direction of Makkah, this is called the mihrab
Who is the imam
a leader who is chosen by other Muslims because he knows Qur’an well
