Jamaa’ah Prayer
What does praying in Jamaa’ah mean?
Praying together in a group led by an Imam.
What does Adhaan mean?
The call to prayer.
What is a masjid?
A place where Muslims pray and worship Allah.
What are the three most famous masaajid in Islam?
Al-Masjid Al-Haram, Al-Masjid An-Nabawi, and Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa.
Why is Tawheed important in the masjid?
It keeps our worship pure for Allah alone.
Why is Jamaa’ah prayer special?
It brings Muslims together and gives more reward
Who is the Mu’adhdhin?
The person who calls the Adhaan.
What is the English word for masjid?
Mosque.
Where is Al-Masjid Al-Haram?
Makkah.
Name two activities that take place in the masjid.
Salah and Qur’an recitation.
How should we stand in Jamaa’ah?
Close together, shoulder to shoulder, with no gap
Who was the first Mu’adhdhin in Islam?
Bilal bin Rabaah رضي الله عنه.
What should you do before entering the masjid?
Enter with the right foot, say the duaa, and walk calmly.
Where is Al-Masjid An-Nabawi?
Madinah.
How can a masjid help non-Muslims learn about Islam?
It welcomes them, teaches them about Islam, and answers their questions.
Why must we follow the Imam?
So we pray correctly as the Imam leads the prayer
What is the Iqaamah?
The call to begin the prayer after the Adhaan.
Name two rules for behaving in the masjid
.Do not run and avoid unnecessary talking.
Where is Al-Masjid Al-Aqsa?
Al-Quds.
Why can't masajid be built on graves?
It may lead people to worship the deceased instead of Allah.
What should we do if we are late to Jamaa’ah?
Join the prayer in the same position as everyone else and complete the missed parts after the Imam finishes.
How is the Iqaamah different from the Adhaan?
It has fewer repetitions and includes “Qad qaamatis-salaah,” meaning the prayer has started.
Why should we keep the masjid clean and tidy?
It is a place of worship, and keeping it clean shows respect and earns reward.
Why are these three masaajid important to Muslims?
They are sacred places of worship with great historical and spiritual importance.
What did the Prophet ﷺ teach about removing harm from the masjid?
Removing harm from the masjid is an act that earns reward.