Starter quiz
- Which of these is a very important part of a church for many Christians?
- the door
- the altar ✓
- the windows
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- What is a mosque?
- a type of school
- a place where Muslims pray ✓
- a playground
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- Why do Muslims go to a mosque?
- to pray together ✓
- to eat lunch
- to play games
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- What is the special carpet Muslims pray on called?
- a blanket
- a prayer mat ✓
- a rug
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- What do Muslims do when they enter the mosque?
- offer food
- wash their hands
- take off their shoes ✓
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Exit quiz
- What is the special name for the prayer Muslims do together on Fridays?
- Eid prayer
- Jummah prayer ✓
- morning prayer
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- What do Muslims do to make themselves clean before praying?
- perform a wash called 'wudu' ✓
- take a full bath
- spray perfume
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- What is the Arabic word for 'prayer' in Islam?
- Ramadan
- mosque
- salat ✓
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- What is the person who leads prayers in the mosque called?
- an imam ✓
- a teacher
- a doctor
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- What is the most important thing Muslims do at the mosque?
- meet different people
- wear new clothes
- pray salat together ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Many Muslims are part of the mosque community.
- Different events take place at the mosque, but prayer is the most important.
- Friday is a sacred day in a mosque.
Common misconception
All Muslims go to Friday prayers at the mosque.
Some Muslims might pray at home.
Keywords
Mosque - a place of worship for Muslims
Jummah prayer - a special prayer on a Friday
Salat - prayer performed facing towards the Ka'bah in Makkah
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