Mosque Activity
Everything you need to know about 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 God in
Mecca.
In your Notes
• Title your sheet of Paper “My Mosque”
• List the 9 Main Parts of a Mosque
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9.
Prayer hall Qiblah Wall
Dome
Mihrab –
Minbar Sahn Arcade Ablution fountain Minaret
• While you are learning about the parts of the
mosque, write down the purpose of each part
after the word.
Prayer Hall
This is a prayer hall. It is the center room of the
mosque. This is where Muslims go to pray.
Muslims remove shoes before stepping onto the
carpeted floor. This open design allows for
standing, bowing, prostrating, and kneeling
during salat. Muslims face the Qiblah Wall (the
wall that faces Mecca) when praying.
Floor Plan
Prayer Hall
Qiblah
Wall
Mecca
The Dome
This is a dome of a mosque. This
circular ceiling is formed by series
of vaults. It ensures visibility by
lighting the prayer area. It also
creates a sense of warmth and
openness.
Floor Plan
Prayer Hall
Dome
Qiblah
Wall
Mecca
Mihrab
It is a scared space set in the Qiblah
wall (wall that indicates the
direction of the House of God in
Mecca) in the mosque next to the
minbar. It Provides a place for
imam to stand when leading
prayers. The Mihrab’s shape
symbolizes “cave of the world”.
Floor Plan
Prayer Hall
Dome
Qiblah
Wall
Mihrab
Mecca
Minbar
The Minbar is located along the qiblah
wall (wall that indicates the direction of
the Kaaba, the house of God located in
Mecca). It is a raised pulpit where the
imam stands while leading khutba
(Friday service). The top step, with
canopy, is left vacant out of respect for
Muhammad. Located to the right of the
mihrab along the qiblah wall (which
faces kaaba)
Floor Plan
Prayer Hall
Dome
Minbar
Qiblah
Wall
Mihrab
Mecca
Ablution
Fountain
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Sahn – An open courtyard where Muslims can meet without
disturbing those inside.
• An arcade surrounds the sahn and provides shelter from
heat and rain.
• Ablution fountains used to wash hands, feet and face
before prayer.
Floor Plan
Ablution
fountain
Sahn – Open
Courtyard
Arcade
Arcade
Arcade
Prayer Hall
Dome
Minbar
Qiblah
Wall
Mihrab
Mecca
Minaret
A tall tower where the Muezzin can
call the faithful to prayer over great
distances. Like all minarets, the one
you see here is a part of a mosque.
Each minaret has a balcony. Here
Muezzen stands to call faithful to
prayer (adhan). Over time, minarets
have become more prominent in
appearance. Muslims pray five times
a day. Adhan can be heard over
great distances - up to ten blocks
with loudspeakers
Minaret
Floor Plan
Ablution
fountain
Sahn – Open
Courtyard
Arcade
Arcade
Arcade
Prayer Hall
Dome
Minbar
Qiblah
Wall
Mihrab
Mecca
Floor Plan of a Mosque
• Now draw your floor plan of a mosque.
• Make sure you include all 9 parts.
• Include a compass indicating the direction of
Mecca.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Prayer hall Qiblah Wall
Dome
Mihrab –
Minbar -
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Sahn Arcade Ablution fountain Minaret
Compass indicating
direction of Mecca