Starter quiz
- What is the special place of worship called for Muslims?
- a church
- a mosque ✓
- a synagogue
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- Where can Muslims perform Salat?
- at home or in the mosque ✓
- only in a mosque
- only in open spaces
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- For Muslims, which day of the week is the special day for praying at the mosque?
- Sunday
- Tuesday
- Friday ✓
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- In which direction do Muslims face when performing Salat?
- towards their local mosque
- towards the Ka'bah in Makkah ✓
- towards the east
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Exit quiz
- What is the name of the special prayer that Muslims do on Fridays?
- the fajr prayer
- the Jummah prayer ✓
- the Maghrib prayer
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- When do Muslims perform Jummah prayers?
- in the middle of the day ✓
- early in the morning
- at sunset
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- 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 ✓
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- Who gives the sermon during Jummah prayers?
- the imam ✓
- a teacher
- a friend
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- 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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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- 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.
Common misconception
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.
Keywords
Jummah prayer - prayer held at the mosque on Friday
Sermon - a talk with religious teaching
Ummah - the worldwide Muslim community
Adhan - the call to prayer
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