Islam - The Mosque

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• Special Education

The Mosque

Learning objective

To learn about the mosque - the special place of worship in the Islam faith

Have you ever been inside a mosque?

The first thing people will see when going towards a mosque is its

large, ornate tower, called the minaret. These are used by the muezzin to call the people to prayer.

The second most noticeable feature of most mosques are their often

intricately patterned domes. As Islam originates from very hot countries, these have the useful effect of keeping the mosque cool. They also remind Muslims that the whole universe belongs to God.

This is a small alcove in the qibla wall of the mosque that points in the

direction of Mecca. Muslims will pray towards the qibla wall.

The minbar is a pulpit (a special raised platform) in a mosque where the Imam (leader of prayer) stands to deliver sermons. 

This is the wash room or absolution area which is used for muslims to wash before praying.

The cresent moon and star is a symbol of Islam.

The Qur'an is the holy book of Islam.

A mosque will be filled with prayer mats. When muslims pray they always face the direction of Mecca.

Muslims take their shoes off at the entrance and leave them in a shoe rack. 

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People who follow the Islam faith are known as....

1. Christians
2. Buddhists
3. Hindus
4. Muslims

The God that muslim people pray to is called...

1. Jesus
2. Vishnu
3. Allah
4. Buddha

Which part of a mosque is used to call muslim people to prayer?

1. The minbar
2. The tower (Minaret)
3. The wash room
4. The dome

Which of the following is the special symbol of Islam?

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

What is the name of the place sacred to muslims? (They have to face towards this place when they pray)

1. Jerusalem
2. Lourdes
3. Vatican City
4. Mecca

Which part of the mosque keeps it cool?

1. The tower
2. The dome
3. The minbar
4. The absolution fountain

Where do muslims leave their shoes when they enter a mosque?

1. Outside the entrance
2. They wear their shoes
3. In the shoe rack
4. In the washrooms

Which of the following do muslims use when they pray?

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

Minaret (tower)

Dome

Prayer mat

Quibla wall

washrooms

I feel confident to be able to list at least one important feature of a mosque?

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