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1
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Why do Muslims pray facing the Ka’bah?

A

Oldest place of worship to Allah and where Adam first worshipped

2
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What does the dome on the outside of a mosque symbolise?

A

The universe and the way that prayers rise up to Allah

3
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What is the minaret used for?

A

Its where the Mu’adhin makes the call to prayer (Adhan)

4
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Why can Muslims pray anywhere?

A

They believe the whole world is a mosque

5
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What does the Imam do?

A
~ Leads communal prayers
~ Teaches about the Qur'an
~ Teaches at the Madrassah
~ Offers support and advice
~ Leads birth, marriage and birth ceremonies
6
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What is Rak’ah?

A

A unit of Salah made up of recitation, standing, bowing and prostrations

7
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What is Takbir? (1st prayer movement)

A

Shutting out the world and saying ‘Allah is supreme’

8
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What is Ruku? (3rd prayer movement)

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Bowing and saying ‘Glory be to my great Lord and praise to him’

9
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What is Qiyam? (4th prayer movement)

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Standing up again and acknowledging their awareness of God

10
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What is Sujud? (5th prayer movement)

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Muslims kneel on elbows and say ‘God is greater than all else’

11
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What is Salam? (Final prayer movement)

A

Turning head to left and right to acknowledge the ummah and Angels

12
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What does the word imam mean?

A

Leader

13
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What 3 things are used for prayers?

A

~ Prayermat
~ Compass (to locate direction of Makkah)
~ Subhab (string of beads used to count recitations during worship)

14
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What features are found in a mosque?

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~ Shoeracks
~ Washrooms
~ Library
~ Madrassah
~ Mortuary
~ Main prayer hall (with Qiblah wall, mihrab, minbar)
15
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What does the Qiblah wall show?

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The direction of the Ka’bah

16
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What is the mihrab?

A

Niche or alcove on the Qiblah wall

17
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What is the minbar?

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The platform used by the imam to deliver the khutbah

18
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Why might Muslims decide to pray?

A
~ To strenghten their relationship with Allah
~ To show submission to Allah
~ To avoid shirk 
~ To say thank you
~ To ask for help/forgiveness
19
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When do Muslims do du’a?

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Whenever they want

20
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How do Muslims prepare for prayer?

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~ Wudu
~ Dress respectfully
~ Ensure their facing the Ka’bah

21
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How do Muslim women dress for prayer?

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Cover their head, arms, and up to their wrists and ankles

22
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Why do Muslims pray 5 times a day?

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Because it was decided by Muhammad and Musa on Laylat-ul-Mir’aj

23
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What do the star and crescent moon on the mosque symbolise?

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How Islam / Allah guides Muslims

24
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Where can Muslims pray?

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Anywhere that is clean and dry and where they can face the Ka’bah