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Belonging to a mosque
I can describe how different Muslims might belong to a mosque.
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Year 2
Belonging to a mosque
I can describe how different Muslims might belong to a mosque.
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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.
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
Common misconception
All Muslims go to Friday prayers at the mosque.
Some Muslims might pray at home.
Ask a Muslim to talk to the class about why Friday is important to them. You could collect pictures of people at Jummah prayer and ask children to sort them into the correct order of events and explain what is happening.
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Starter quiz
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of these is a very important part of a church for many Christians?
the door
the windows
Q2.
What is a mosque?
a type of school
a playground
Q3.
Why do Muslims go to a mosque?
to eat lunch
to play games
Q4.
What is the special carpet Muslims pray on called?
a blanket
a rug
Q5.
What do Muslims do when they enter the mosque?
offer food
wash their hands
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5 Questions
Q1.
What is the special name for the prayer Muslims do together on Fridays?
Eid prayer
morning prayer
Q2.
What do Muslims do to make themselves clean before praying?
take a full bath
spray perfume
Q3.
What is the Arabic word for 'prayer' in Islam?
Ramadan
mosque
Q4.
What is the person who leads prayers in the mosque called?
a teacher
a doctor
Q5.
What is the most important thing Muslims do at the mosque?
meet different people
wear new clothes
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