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Mosque
Aim: To know what is in a Mosque
and why it is an important place
for Muslims
Why is the Mosque important?
Muslims believe that they can worship Allah
anywhere. Muslims feel though that it is
important to have a special place for
worship. This place is called a MOSQUE.
Many Muslim men go to the Mosque
several times a week but the most
important is Friday lunch time prayer.
Friday is the Muslim holy day.
Women and the Mosque
Women are expected to
pray either at home
or at the Mosque.
When they go to the
Mosque they stay
separate from the
men. Muslims believe
this allows both men
and women to stay
concentrated on
Allah.
Outside the Mosque
This is the Jamia Mosque.
It is set on an angle to
ensure that the main
prayer hall faces Mecca.
MECCA is the holy city
of Islam.
This is the MINARET.
This is a tower where
the ‘Call to prayer’ is
read from by the
MUEZZIN. The
MUEZZIN is someone
who says the ‘Call to
prayer.’
Inside a Mosque
When you enter the
Mosque you walk
into the entrance
hall. Here you may
see information and
also verses from the
Qu’Ran.
Anyone who enters
the Mosque must
remove their shoes.
Here is where the
shoes are kept. They
remove to shoes to
show respect.
Before people pray
they wash. Here are
the washing
facilities in this
Mosque. This
washing is called
WUDU.
Why do you think
Muslims wash
before praying?
Here is the main prayer hall. It is empty of
furniture. Why do you think it has no furniture?
Muslims Praying
Task
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Where does the main hall face?
Why do you think it is important for Muslim
children to learn about the Qu’Ran?
Imagine you have visited the Mosque. Write an
article for the school newspaper about what
you have seen. Remember to explain what you
have seen as much as possible.
Homework.: Learn spellings and meaning on sheet
provided.