24 Questions
What is the purpose of the Minaret in a mosque?
To call Muslims to prayer
What is the name of the niche in the wall of a mosque that points worshippers towards Mecca?
Mihrab
What is the purpose of the Wudu in Islamic prayer?
To perform a special sequence of washing before praying
What type of ornamentation is characterized by intertwining plants and abstract curvilinear motifs?
Arabesque
What is the name of the courtyard in a mosque that is open to the sky?
Sahn
What is the name of the pulpit in a mosque where the Imam speaks to the people?
Minbar
What type of arch is characterized by a rounded and pointed shape?
Pointed horseshoe
What is the purpose of the Qibla in a mosque?
To face towards Mecca
Which architectural style is characterized by the fusion of Romanesque and Gothic with Islamic elements?
Mudejar Architecture
What is the name of the recessed area in a mosque that contains sculptures?
Mihrab
Which Islamic architectural style is influenced by Persian architecture?
Seljuk Architecture
What is the term for the Islamic art of decorative writing?
Calligraphy
What is the name of the raised platform in a mosque used for ceremonial announcements?
Minbar
Which of the following is NOT a component of a traditional mosque?
Steeple
What is the name of the courtyard in a mosque that is often surrounded by arcades?
Sahn
Which Islamic architectural style is characterized by monumental palaces and mosques with highly detailed decorative work?
Mogul Architecture
What is the name of the largest mosque in the world?
Masjid Al-haram
What is the name of the mosque built by the Islamic prophet Mohammed in the city of Medina?
Al-Masjid An-Nabawi
What is the term used to describe the women's living quarters in a Muslim palace?
Harem
What is the name of the architectural feature that is frequently used in Islamic architecture?
Pointed arch
What is the name of the mosque that is considered an emblem of Islamic rise in the world?
Masjid al Nabawi
What is the term used to describe the inns for travelers and merchants?
Caravanserai
What is the term used to describe the men's living quarters in a Muslim palace?
Selamlik
What is the term used to describe the Turkish bath houses?
Hamam
Learn about the different parts of a Friday Mosque, including the minaret, sahn, mihrab, and more. Understand the significance of each component in congregational worship.
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