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London Islamic Cultural Centre in Wightman Rd. This is the first purpose built Mosque in Haringey. The hall was previously used as a Jewish synagogue. The Mosque was started originally by South Americans from Guyana but there is now a variety of ethnic groups worshipping there.
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London Islamic Cultural Centre in Wightman Rd • This is the first purpose built Mosque in Haringey. • The hall was previously used as a Jewish synagogue. • The Mosque was started originally by South Americans from Guyana but there is now a variety of ethnic groups worshipping there. • To visit- contact Mr A Alli,389-395 Wightman Rd, Hornsey, N8 0NA.(Tel. 020 8372 3023) • No visits on Fridays, best in the mornings
Islam • Muslims follow the religion called Islam. • Muslims believe there is only one God called Allah. • Friday is a special day for Muslims. All the men and boys go to the Mosque. • Before the midday prayer the Imam (teacher or leader) gives a talk and then leads the prayers.
Mosquein Wightman Rd • A masjid (mosque) is a Muslim place of public worship. Masjid is an Arabic word. It means 'house of prayer'. • The dome shape reminds Muslims that Allah made the whole universe. • The tower is called a minaret. Muslims are called to prayer five times a day. In Muslim countries the call is sent from the tower.
Shoe Rack • When Muslims go into the mosque, they take off their shoes. This is to show their respect. • Here are the special racks to put shoes in. • Before praying Muslims go to the washrooms.
Wash Room • This is the place where Muslims do the special washing, called wudu, before praying. • It is important to be very clean to pray to Allah. • Before Muslims wash they think of Allah. • There is a special order for washing.
Clock Board • Muslims pray five times a day. The exact times change through the year. • The clock board shows the 5 prayer times for each day. • The sixth small clock shows the midday prayer time on Friday.
Arabic Writing from the Qur’an • There are no pictures or statues inside a mosque. This is to help people think only of Allah andthe Qur’an. • Instead the mosque is decorated with beautiful patterns and writing. • The writing above is in Arabic. It means “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger”
Broadwater Farm Primary School • Children from Year 1 class visit the mosque. • The children complete a worksheet by colouring in drawing of tiles and noting times on the clocks.
The Mihrab at front of Prayer Hall • When they pray Muslims must face towards the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia. • In the mosque there is a small arch, called a mihrab, that shows the direction of Makkah.
The Prayer Hall • The men pray in the lower prayer hall and the women pray in the upper gallery. • The carpet and tiles were made in Turkey.
Prayer Mats • In the prayer hall there are carpets or prayer mats to kneel on. • The pointed part of the arch faces towards Makkah. • The straight lines help the men sit or kneel in a line.
A picture of the Ka’bah • The Ka’bah is a large cube-shaped building in Makkah. • This is a very special place for Muslims. • When they pray Muslims must face towards the Ka’bah
President and Imam • The president and the imam of the London Islamic Cultural Centre welcome visitors and talk about the mosque. • Students from Alexandra Park School discuss issues about Islam with the imam.
After school Art and RE club at Lordship Lane Primary School
Photo & Drawing of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain(last outpost of Muslim rule in Spain which ended in 1402)
Produced by Jenny Stonhold, Haringey SIO for PSHE & Citizenship, as part of the Religious Education and School Effectiveness Project- The School and its Communities With support of Broadwater Farm Primary School (Rosie Clegg & Fiona McRitchie), Lordship Lane Primary School (Jo Morris), Alexandra Park Secondary School (Caroline Jones), Lynne Broadbent (RE centre Brunel University), Denise Chaplin (Haringey SIO for RE) & Nic Bradley (Haringey SIO for Ethnic Minority Achievement). With assistance of Karen O’ Brien (Gladesmore), Martin McCurach (Park View Academy) & Naina Parmar (Earlham Grove).
