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What is another name for a mosque?
A masjid
What is the direction of prayer in a mosque?
Towards Mecca
What is the purpose of the minbar in a mosque?
It is a pulpit
What is a characteristic feature of a church?
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What is the name of the prayer niche in a mosque?
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What is the purpose of the langar in a gurudwara?
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What is the name of the holy scripture of Sikhism found in a gurudwara?
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What is a characteristic feature of a temple?
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What is the purpose of the sanctum sanctorum in a temple?
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Study Notes
Places of Worship
Mosques
- A mosque is a place of worship for Muslims
- Also known as a masjid
- Characterized by a minaret (tall tower) and a dome
- Direction of prayer (Qibla) is towards Mecca
- Friday prayers are congregational and led by an Imam
- Mosques often have a mihrab (prayer niche) and a minbar (pulpit)
- Washrooms and ablution facilities are usually provided for ritual purification
Churches
- A church is a place of worship for Christians
- Can be categorized into different denominations (e.g. Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox)
- Typically features a nave, altar, and pulpit
- Often decorated with crosses, statues, and stained glass windows
- Services may include sermons, hymns, and communion
- May have a baptismal font and a confessional
Temples
- A temple is a place of worship for various religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
- Can be dedicated to a specific deity or group of deities
- Often features intricate carvings, sculptures, and ornate decorations
- May have a sanctum sanctorum (innermost sacred space) and a mandapa (pillared hall)
- Worship may involve rituals, offerings, and meditation
- May have a priest or priestess leading the ceremonies
Gurudwara
- A gurudwara is a place of worship for Sikhs
- Literally means "door to the guru"
- Characterized by a darbar sahib (main prayer hall) and a langar (community kitchen)
- Features the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism
- Worship involves singing of hymns, prayer, and meditation
- May have a granthi (custodian of the scripture) leading the ceremonies
- Emphasis is placed on community service and social equality
Places of Worship
Mosques
- A mosque is a place of worship for Muslims, also known as a masjid
- It is characterized by a minaret (tall tower) and a dome
- The direction of prayer (Qibla) is towards Mecca
- Friday prayers are congregational and led by an Imam
- A mosque often has a mihrab (prayer niche) and a minbar (pulpit)
- Washrooms and ablution facilities are usually provided for ritual purification
Churches
- A church is a place of worship for Christians, categorized into different denominations (e.g. Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox)
- A church typically features a nave, altar, and pulpit
- It is often decorated with crosses, statues, and stained glass windows
- Church services may include sermons, hymns, and communion
- A church may have a baptismal font and a confessional
Temples
- A temple is a place of worship for various religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism
- It can be dedicated to a specific deity or group of deities
- A temple often features intricate carvings, sculptures, and ornate decorations
- It may have a sanctum sanctorum (innermost sacred space) and a mandapa (pillared hall)
- Worship in a temple may involve rituals, offerings, and meditation
- A priest or priestess may lead the ceremonies
Gurudwaras
- A gurudwara is a place of worship for Sikhs, literally meaning "door to the guru"
- It is characterized by a darbar sahib (main prayer hall) and a langar (community kitchen)
- A gurudwara features the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism
- Worship involves singing of hymns, prayer, and meditation
- A granthi (custodian of the scripture) may lead the ceremonies
- Emphasis is placed on community service and social equality
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Learn about the characteristics and features of mosques and churches, including their architectures, prayer directions, and facilities.
