Mosque

Question 1

Where do you Muslims worship❓

Answer 1

They worship in a mosque

Question 2

What is the Arabic word for mosque ❓

Answer 2

It is masjid.

Question 3

What in the centre of the mosque❓

Answer 3

In the centre of the mosque there is a prayer hall.

Question 4

What is not allowed in mosques❓

Answer 4

It is not allowed to have images of people or animals.

Question 5

Are there Chairs ❓

Answer 5

No only if needed for pregnant ladies and old people.

Question 6

Why do they not have any chairs❓

Answer 6

They have no Chaz because praying involves kneeling or standing.

Question 7

What is a faith leader called for Muslims❓

Answer 7

They are called a imam.

Question 8

What does the Imam do❓

Answer 8

They will lead the prayers from a minbar (which is like a pulpit).

Question 9

Do you woman and man pray in the same place❓

Answer 9

No they pray in separate places men normally pray in the prayer hall and the woman normally pray on the balcony.

Question 10

What did they do with their shoes 👠 and why do they take off their shoes❓

Answer 10

They put their shoes on the shoe rack they take off their shoes so they can perform the wu’du.

Question 11

What is the wu’du❓

Answer 11

The wu’du is the special washing washing ritual before for prayer for.

Question 12

What are the towers by the mosque called❓

Answer 12

They are called minarets.

Question 13

What happens in the minarets❓

Answer 13

From here to the muezzin (muathin) call the muslim to prayer.

Question 14

What is the call to prayer called❓

Answer 14

It is called the adhan.

Question 15

What do you must have it on top of the building❓

Answer 15

They have a dome on top.

Question 16

how does the shape of the dome help❓

Answer 16

The shape of the dome helps air to rise and cool the building.It also helps sound travels so everyone can hear the imam.

Question 17

What do some of the minarets have❓

Answer 17

Some have 📢 loudspeakers so that the muezzin can be heard above the sound of the traffic.

Question 18

What is a mihrab❓

Answer 18

It is a niche in a wall.

Question 19

How does the niche help

Answer 19

It shows muslims the direction of the (Qibla) of the ka’bah in Mecca

Question 20

What might they have outside there mosque❓

Answer 20

They sometimes have a fountain

Question 21

What do larger mosques have❓

Answer 21

They may have a shop & a dinning hall and a madrassah which is a school.

Question 22

What has to happen to the animal before it can be eaten❓

Answer 22

According to Islamic law it must be slaughtered in a particular way-this makes it halal 🍖 meat .

Question 23

What does Haram mean ❓

Answer 23

Means forbidden 🚫

Question 24

What do Muslim not eat ❓

Answer 24

Muslims do not eat pork or ,eat of animals which eat other animals.

Question 25

what colour are mosque usually and why❓

Answer 25

Many mosques are green because it was the favourite colour of Mohammed (pbuh).it also reminds Muslims of paradise.

Question 26

Who are the prayer beads held by and why ❓

Answer 26

Prayer beads are held by Muslims during prayer to help them keep track of the 99 names of Allah as they recite them.

Question 27

What do Muslims whisper into a newborn 👶 baby’s ear 👂❓

Answer 27

Muslims whisper the adhan (the call to prayer and the shahadah (the declaration of faith ) .

Question 28

What is placed on the 👶 baby’s tongue 👅 and why ❓❓

Answer 28

honey is put on a Childs tongue 👅 at the same time as the prayer is said in the ear 👂 and they do this to associate the words with sweet.