Mosques (Masjid): A Muslim Place of Worship

The Courtyard• Usually square with a courtyard at one end• The courtyard contains water for ritual

washing (wudu) (In Canada this is indoors)

Dome and Minarets• Usually has a dome and four towers called

minarets (reminiscent of the Five Pillars of Faith)

Mihrab and Quibla Wall• The building faces Mecca.• The Mihrab (niche) and the quibla wall

indicate the direction of Mecca.

Decorations• No statues or pictures of people or animals• Adorned with geometrical patterns and

calligraphy

Minbar (pulpit)

Prayer Hall

The Muezzin calls the faithful to prayer.

Call to Prayer

“Allahu Akbar… God is the most great, God is the most great. I bear witness that there is no god but God…”

Prayer

Friday services• The Imam may give a sermon that deals with

issues of today and an explanation of the Qur’an.

Prophet’s Mosque in Medina

Prophet’s Mosque (interior)