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What is the main purpose of the mosque?
What is the main purpose of the mosque?
- To teach Islamic law and jurisprudence.
- To act as a place of worship for Muslims. (correct)
- To serve as a center for Islamic education.
- To provide social services to the community.
What is the most important mosque in the world, according to the passage?
What is the most important mosque in the world, according to the passage?
- The Mosque in Mecca.
- The Mosque in London.
- The Holy Mosque in Makkah. (correct)
- The Mosque in Madinah.
What is Al-Ka'aba's shape, according to the passage?
What is Al-Ka'aba's shape, according to the passage?
- Circular.
- Rectangular.
- Triangular.
- Square. (correct)
What is the purpose of the sacred black stone located near the door of Al-Ka'aba?
What is the purpose of the sacred black stone located near the door of Al-Ka'aba?
What significant change has been made to the Holy Mosque at Madinah in recent times?
What significant change has been made to the Holy Mosque at Madinah in recent times?
Why is the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah considered one of Islam's most sacred shrines?
Why is the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah considered one of Islam's most sacred shrines?
What is the primary objective of the expansion of the Holy Mosque at Makkah?
What is the primary objective of the expansion of the Holy Mosque at Makkah?
What is the significance of the Holy Mosque in Makkah in the context of Islam?
What is the significance of the Holy Mosque in Makkah in the context of Islam?
Flashcards
Mosque
Mosque
A mosque is a place where Muslims worship Allah and is often the center for community prayers and activities.
Holy Mosque
Holy Mosque
The Holy Mosque in Makkah is the most important mosque in Islam, hosting the Ka'aba and important rituals.
Al-Ka'aba
Al-Ka'aba
Al-Ka'aba is a sacred box-shaped building in Makkah, covered by a black curtain, where Muslims face during prayers.
Al-Kiswah
Al-Kiswah
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Tomb of Prophet Muhammad
Tomb of Prophet Muhammad
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Expansion of the Holy Mosque at Madinah
Expansion of the Holy Mosque at Madinah
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Hajj Rituals
Hajj Rituals
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Modern Facilities in Mosques
Modern Facilities in Mosques
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Study Notes
Mosques
- Mosques are places of worship for Allah.
- The Holy Mosque in Mecca is the most important mosque globally, followed by the mosque in Medina.
- Mosques are found worldwide, including a large mosque in London.
Al-Ka'aba
- Al-Ka'aba is the first house built for worshipping Allah.
- It's a box-shaped building of grey stone, standing on a marble base.
- Covered by a black curtain (Kiswah), decorated with silver and gold writing, replaced annually.
- The Al-Ka'aba door is made of gold.
- Contains the sacred black stone, believed to have been placed by Prophet Abraham.
- Muslims face the Al-Ka'aba during prayer.
- Pilgrims circle the Al-Ka'aba during the Hajj.
Holy Mosque in Mecca Expansion
- Before the Saudi expansion, the Holy Mosque measured 10,300m² and could accommodate 17,000 worshippers.
- No escalators or air conditioning were present.
- The expanded mosque has increased to 400m² and accommodates 650,000 worshippers.
- Now features ten minarets, four escalators, and eighteen staircases, along with a 25,000-ton central air-conditioning station.
Holy Mosque in Medina Expansion
- Initially measured 10.300m²; able to accommodate 17,000 people.
- Before expansion, it had five minarets.
- Contained the tomb of the Prophet Muhammad.
- Expansion resulted in an area accommodating 650,000 people.
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