Year 1 - Religious education
Belonging to a mosque
Places of worship: what makes them sacred?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils build on their understanding of belonging to investigate similarities and differences between churches, synagogues and mosques. They will explore how their is diversity within religious buildings as well as between worldviews.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe how different Muslims might belong to a mosque.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 Mistakes To Avoid
- All Muslims go to Friday prayers at the mosque.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Many Muslims are part of the mosque community. Different events take place at the mosque, but prayer is the most important.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'mosque'
a place of worship for Muslims.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All Muslims go to Friday prayers at the mosque. Correction: Some Muslims might pray at home.
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