How mosques differ
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe what I might find inside and outside a mosque.
Key learning points
- There are a range of different mosques in the UK and around the world.
- Some mosques may have features like minarets and domes, others will look quite different.
- All mosques have places for Muslims to pray and to show the direction of Makkah.
Keywords
Mosque - a place of worship for Muslims
Minaret - a tower from where the call to prayer is often made
Pray or prayer - speaking to or worshipping God
Common misconception
All mosques will look the same and have features such as a dome.
Mosques may be purpose-built or adapted. They may have some features such as domes or not. All mosques will have a place to pray and show the direction of Makkah.
Teacher tip
Invite speakers to talk about their experiences of visiting different mosques. You may have a mosque near your school you could visit. Adapt this lesson by using a local case study if you have one.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Muslims worship at a ...
Q2.Who can pray at a mosque?
Q3.Most Muslims visit the mosque on a ...
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?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Muslims worship in a ...
Q2.At a mosque, what is the tower called where the call to prayer is often made from?
Q3.Where do Muslims face when they pray?
Q4.Before they pray, what will Muslims remove?
Q5.Which of these statements is true?
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