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London Islamic Cultural Centre in Wightman Rd

London Islamic Cultural Centre in Wightman Rd. This is the first purpose built Mosque in Haringey. The hall was previously used as a Jewish synagogue. The Mosque was started originally by South Americans from Guyana but there is now a variety of ethnic groups worshipping there.

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London Islamic Cultural Centre in Wightman Rd

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  1. London Islamic Cultural Centre in Wightman Rd • This is the first purpose built Mosque in Haringey. • The hall was previously used as a Jewish synagogue. • The Mosque was started originally by South Americans from Guyana but there is now a variety of ethnic groups worshipping there. • To visit- contact Mr A Alli,389-395 Wightman Rd, Hornsey, N8 0NA.(Tel. 020 8372 3023) • No visits on Fridays, best in the mornings

  2. Islam • Muslims follow the religion called Islam. • Muslims believe there is only one God called Allah. • Friday is a special day for Muslims. All the men and boys go to the Mosque. • Before the midday prayer the Imam (teacher or leader) gives a talk and then leads the prayers.

  3. Mosquein Wightman Rd • A masjid (mosque) is a Muslim place of public worship. Masjid is an Arabic word. It means 'house of prayer'. • The dome shape reminds Muslims that Allah made the whole universe. • The tower is called a minaret. Muslims are called to prayer five times a day. In Muslim countries the call is sent from the tower.

  4. Shoe Rack • When Muslims go into the mosque, they take off their shoes. This is to show their respect. • Here are the special racks to put shoes in. • Before praying Muslims go to the washrooms.

  5. Wash Room • This is the place where Muslims do the special washing, called wudu, before praying. • It is important to be very clean to pray to Allah. • Before Muslims wash they think of Allah. • There is a special order for washing.

  6. Clock Board • Muslims pray five times a day. The exact times change through the year. • The clock board shows the 5 prayer times for each day. • The sixth small clock shows the midday prayer time on Friday.

  7. Arabic Writing from the Qur’an • There are no pictures or statues inside a mosque. This is to help people think only of Allah andthe Qur’an. • Instead the mosque is decorated with beautiful patterns and writing. • The writing above is in Arabic. It means “There is no God but Allah, and Muhammad is his messenger”

  8. Broadwater Farm Primary School • Children from Year 1 class visit the mosque. • The children complete a worksheet by colouring in drawing of tiles and noting times on the clocks.

  9. The Mihrab at front of Prayer Hall • When they pray Muslims must face towards the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia. • In the mosque there is a small arch, called a mihrab, that shows the direction of Makkah.

  10. The Prayer Hall • The men pray in the lower prayer hall and the women pray in the upper gallery. • The carpet and tiles were made in Turkey.

  11. Prayer Mats • In the prayer hall there are carpets or prayer mats to kneel on. • The pointed part of the arch faces towards Makkah. • The straight lines help the men sit or kneel in a line.

  12. A picture of the Ka’bah • The Ka’bah is a large cube-shaped building in Makkah. • This is a very special place for Muslims. • When they pray Muslims must face towards the Ka’bah

  13. President and Imam • The president and the imam of the London Islamic Cultural Centre welcome visitors and talk about the mosque. • Students from Alexandra Park School discuss issues about Islam with the imam.

  14. Broadwater Farm Primary Display

  15. Broadwater Farm Primary Assembly Display

  16. After school Art and RE club at Lordship Lane Primary School

  17. Lordship Lane PrimaryArt and Islam

  18. Photo & Drawing of the Alhambra Palace in Granada, Spain(last outpost of Muslim rule in Spain which ended in 1402)

  19. Produced by Jenny Stonhold, Haringey SIO for PSHE & Citizenship, as part of the Religious Education and School Effectiveness Project- The School and its Communities With support of Broadwater Farm Primary School (Rosie Clegg & Fiona McRitchie), Lordship Lane Primary School (Jo Morris), Alexandra Park Secondary School (Caroline Jones), Lynne Broadbent (RE centre Brunel University), Denise Chaplin (Haringey SIO for RE) & Nic Bradley (Haringey SIO for Ethnic Minority Achievement). With assistance of Karen O’ Brien (Gladesmore), Martin McCurach (Park View Academy) & Naina Parmar (Earlham Grove).

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