Belonging to a mosque
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how different Muslims might belong to a mosque.
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
Salah - daily prayer performed facing towards the Ka'bah in Makkah
Community - a group of people who have things in common
Common misconception
All Muslims go to Friday prayers at the mosque.
Some Muslims might pray at home.
Teacher tip
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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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Which of these is a very important part of a church for many Christians?
Q2.What is a mosque?
Q3.Why do Muslims go to a mosque?
Q4.What is the special carpet Muslims pray on called?
Q5.What do Muslims do when they enter the mosque?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Muslims worship in a ...
Q2.Which day is a special and sacred day for Muslims?
Q3.Prayer is called what by many Muslims?
Q4.What is the most important thing Muslims do at the mosque?
Q5.What is the special name for the prayer Muslims do together on Fridays?
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