1. Activity 3.2 Form and Function of a Mosque A mosque is a Muslim house of worship. The typical mosque is a flat, rectangular building with a circular dome on top. Towers, called minarets, are part of the structure. The central organizing feature of the mosque is its orientation toward the spiritual center of the Muslim world, the Kaaba, which is the house of Allah in Mecca.

2. Activity 3.2 Form and Function of a Mosque Minaret: place where the muezzin stands to call the faithful to prayer place where the muezzin stands to call the faithful to prayer Muslims pray five times a day Muslims pray five times a day Adhan (call to prayer) can be heard over great distances Adhan (call to prayer) can be heard over great distances

3. Activity 3.2 Form and Function of a Mosque Sahn:  Courtyard where Muslims can meet without disturbing those inside  An arcade surrounds the sahn  Ablution fountains are used to wash hands, feet and face before prayer

4. Activity 3.2 Form and Function of a Mosque Prayer Hall: Muslims remove shoes before stepping onto the carpeted floor Muslims remove shoes before stepping onto the carpeted floor Open design allows for standing, bowing, prostrating, and kneeling during salat Open design allows for standing, bowing, prostrating, and kneeling during salat

5. Activity 3.2 Form and Function of a Mosque Minbar: Raised pulpit where imam stands while leading khutba (Friday Service) Raised pulpit where imam stands while leading khutba (Friday Service) Located to the right of the mihrab along the qiblah wall (which faces Mecca) Located to the right of the mihrab along the qiblah wall (which faces Mecca)

6. Activity 3.2 Form and Function of a Mosque Mihrab: Indicates which wall in the prayer hall is the qiblah wall Indicates which wall in the prayer hall is the qiblah wall Provides a place for imam to stand when leading prayers Provides a place for imam to stand when leading prayers

7. Activity 3.2 Form and Function of a Mosque Dome: Circular ceiling formed by series of vaults Circular ceiling formed by series of vaults Ensures visibility by lighting the prayer area Ensures visibility by lighting the prayer area

8. Activity 3.2 Form and Function of a Mosque