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Flashcards by thatgirlwhostudies, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by thatgirlwhostudies
over 10 years ago
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| Question | Answer |
| What is the qibla? | The direction Muslims face toward Mecca while praying. |
| When is and how do Muslims celebrate the Sabbath? | Muslims celebrate the Sabbath on Fridays. |
| Who is an imam? | The leader of a collective worship. |
| What is a minbar? | The pulpit on which the imam stands. |
| What is a congregational mosque and what are two other names for it? | Its a place for Muslims to worship. Other names are : Jame Mosque and Jamia Mosque. |
| What is a mihrab? What is a similar Greco-Roman architectural structure? | A niche set into the qibla wall. |
| What is a maqsura? | A screened area in the front of the mihrab. |
| What is a minaret and what purpose does it serve? | Its a tower from which the faithful are called to worship. |
| What are iwans? | Vaulted rectangular recess opening onto a courtyard. |
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