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ISLAM – the Muslim religion Iman Centre Conwy A mosque that was opened in 2002

Iman Centre Conwy is a mosque located in North Wales, serving the Muslim community of the Conwy region. It was opened in 2002 and is housed in a converted chapel. Muslims gather here daily for prayer, following specific times and rituals. The mosque features a Mihrab, indicating the direction of Makkah, and a separate gallery for men and women. It also has a Madrassah for Quranic education and learning about Islam. Visit Iman Centre Conwy to experience the sense of community and spirituality within the Muslim faith.

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ISLAM – the Muslim religion Iman Centre Conwy A mosque that was opened in 2002

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  1. ISLAM – the Muslim religion Iman Centre Conwy A mosque that was opened in 2002

  2. Iman Centre Conwy • Iman Centre is a mosque for the Muslims of the Conwy region, North Wales. • Many Muslims gather here to pray every day. • The building is a chapel that was no longer used by Christians. The Muslims have changed and altered the inside so that it can be used as a mosque.

  3. Iman Centre Conwy The first thing everyone does - Muslims and visitors – before entering the mosque itself is remove their shoes.

  4. Iman Centre Conwy • Therefore they have specific times of the day to pray five times a day. • The additional clock notes the times for prayer on Friday, the Muslim special day of the week. • Muslims believe that it is important for them to pray together, at the same time every day.

  5. Iman Centre Conwy • Before prayer Muslims wash themselves in a purpose built bathroom. • There is special way and order to wash in preparation for prayer; this is known as Wudu.

  6. Iman Centre Conwy • The inside is plain – there are usually no pictures in a mosque. The people pray on the floor.

  7. Iman Centre Conwy • Muslims always pray towards Makkah in Saudi Arabia. • The Mihrab, the alcove in the wall, shows the Qiblah, the direction of Makkah. mihrab Direction of Makkah

  8. Iman Centre Conwy In front of the Mihrab stands the Minbar, a small platform where the Imam, the leader of the worship can stand.

  9. Iman Centre Conwy A gallery in the mosque allows men and women to pray separately.

  10. Iman Centre Conwy • An important part of the mosque is the Madrassah, where the children gather to learn reading the Quran in Arabic and to learn about their religion. • People will also use the Madrassah to study and discuss the Quran and learn more about Islam.

  11. Iman Centre Conwy • The mosque or the Masjid is a very important centre for the Muslim. • Here he/she feels a part of the Ummah, the world-wide Muslim community.

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