Parts of a Mosque

Prayer Rug

Muslims get in a prayer position on this rug and pray to their god, Allah

mosque

a building that is used for Muslim religious services

ka'aba

a large black cuboid in the center of Mecca; one of the most sacred sites in Islam

minbar

a set of stairs located next to the Mihrab made out of carved wood, brick, or stone, that is used by a preacher in a mosque

minaret

a tall and skinny building with a balcony that is used to call people to come and pray

Imam

a worship and prayer leader of a mosque who leads Islamic worship services and provides religious guidance

mihrab

an indented space in a wall in a mosque that points towards Mecca

muezzin

an official from a mosque who stands at the door of a mosque or at the minaret and calls that Allah is the greatest and who calls people to the daily prayer, Salat

Shoe Rack

before entering a mosque, Muslims have to take off their shoes and put them on a rack

Caliph

someone who is a religious leader

Hijab

something that Muslim girls wear that covers their head for privacy and modesty

qibla

the direction of the Ka'aba, to which Muslims turn at prayer

Wudu

the part of prayer in which you wash yourself to prepare for the prayer