Mosque: finding harmony through praying together | Religious education

Starter quiz

What is the special place of worship called for Muslims?
- a church
- a mosque ✓
- a synagogue
Where can Muslims perform Salat?
- at home or in the mosque ✓
- only in a mosque
- only in open spaces
For Muslims, which day of the week is the special day for praying at the mosque?
- Sunday
- Tuesday
- Friday ✓
In which direction do Muslims face when performing Salat?
- towards their local mosque
- towards the Ka'bah in Makkah ✓
- towards the east

What is the name of the special prayer that Muslims do on Fridays?
- the fajr prayer
- the Jummah prayer ✓
- the Maghrib prayer
When do Muslims perform Jummah prayers?
- in the middle of the day ✓
- early in the morning
- at sunset
What is a mosque like during Jummah prayers?
- it is very quiet
- there are only a few people praying
- it is the busiest time of the week ✓
Who gives the sermon during Jummah prayers?
- the imam ✓
- a teacher
- a friend
What happens at Jummah prayers?
- Muslims pray alone at home
- Muslims gather at the mosque, pray together and listen to a sermon ✓
- Muslims pray with their families at home

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On Fridays there are prayers in the middle of the day, called Jummah prayers.
This is the busiest time in the mosque when many Muslims will meet together for prayers.
There will also be a sermon and teaching from the Iman.

Friday is the only day Muslims go to Mosque.

Muslims pray five times a day and may do this at home or at the mosque.