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GCSE Revision. Muslim Worship. Salah – Ritual Prayer. The second pillar of Islam Five times daily Set words and positions Wudu – ritual washing before prayer Adhan – the call to prayer Muezzin (Mu’adhin) – the man who chants the Adhan Rakah – one sequence of prayer positions
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GCSE Revision Muslim Worship
Salah – Ritual Prayer • The second pillar of Islam • Five times daily • Set words and positions • Wudu – ritual washing before prayer • Adhan – the call to prayer • Muezzin (Mu’adhin) – the man who chants the Adhan • Rakah – one sequence of prayer positions • Jumu’ah – Friday midday prayers (Muslim males expected to attend the mosque)
Aids to Worship • Subha – prayer beads • Musallah – prayer mat • Qiblah compass • Topi – prayer hat • Qur’an
Role of the Imam • Support and guidance • Religious teaching and preaching • Explanation of scripture • Leading prayer • Rites of passage (aqiqah, wedding, funerals etc.) • Counselling • Visiting the sick and elderly • Teaching Arabic and Qur’anic studies
The Qur’an • Revealed directly to the prophet Muhammad (some through the Angel Gabriel) • Believed to be the direct words of Allah • 114 surahs • Written in Arabic • Treated with great respect • Studied at the mosque and in the home
The Mosque • Shoe racks • Washing Area • Minbar • Qiblah Wall • Mihrab • Prayer Hall • Minaret • Dome • Madrasah