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It sometimes represents the vault of heaven, or \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EAllah\u2019s universe.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022list-style-type: none;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022%2.\u0022 data-font=\u0022Nunito Sans,NunitoSans-Light\u0022 data-listid=\u002251\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:1440,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[65533,4],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;%2.\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00225\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMihrab:\u003C/strong\u003E \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EThe Mihrab is an alcove in the wall of the prayer hall, showing the direction of Mecca, which Muslims face when praying. It\u2019s usually shaped like a doorway, and is highly decorated, so it stands out.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022list-style-type: none;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022%2.\u0022 data-font=\u0022Nunito Sans,NunitoSans-Light\u0022 data-listid=\u002251\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:1440,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[65533,4],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;%2.\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00226\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMinbar: \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EThe Minbar is a raised platform in the prayer hall, from which sermons or speeches are given. It\u0027s usually made of carved wood, stone, or brick, and includes a short staircase. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EIt\u0027s usually found to the right of the mihrab.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022list-style-type: none;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022%2.\u0022 data-font=\u0022Calibri\u0022 data-listid=\u002251\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:1440,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[65533,4],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;%2.\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00227\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDecorations: \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EWalls are often decorated with calligraphy of passages from the Qur\u0027an, and decorative patterns. You might also see mosaics and hanging lamps. You probably won\u2019t find any pictures or statues.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Learn more about mosques"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EPlanning your visit\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002228\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EGet in touch with your local mosque to find out if you can arrange a visit on a suitable day or time. You could search online for mosque or \u2018masjid\u2019, which is the Arabic word for mosque.\u0026nbsp;Many mosques hold open days or run tours for groups.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002228\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00223\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EYou could get in touch with the Muslim Scout Fellowship (MSF) and see if there are any nearby Muslim Scout groups you could link up with. You can also \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://www.ukmsf.org/join-scouting/find-your-nearest-group/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Find your nearest group (MSF website)\u0022\u003Efind your nearest group on the MSF website.\u003C/a\u003E \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EPreparing for your visit\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002228\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EYou should find out if there are any rules or guidelines the group will need to follow on the visit, such as dress code.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002228\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s usually encouraged for everyone to dress modestly, with clothes that cover the arms and legs, and are not tight fitting. Women and girls may also be asked to cover their heads.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002228\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003ECheck if there are any guidelines people need to follow as they\u2019re exploring. People will probably be asked to take off their shoes when entering the mosque or before entering the prayer area, and you\u2019ll need to be quiet or silent if people are praying.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002228\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003ECheck if people will be allowed to take photos in the mosque.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002228\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EMake sure to ask if there are any prayer times or other activities that you\u2019ll need to be aware of.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002228\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EYou might want to visit the mosque in advance to check any accessibility requirements, get to know the hosts and learn your way around, so you can best support the group and note any accessibility requirements.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002228\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EFollow your hosts lead on how to greet each other when you meet. Remember, Muslims traditionally shake hands with the right hand and with the same gender only. If they\u2019re greeting the opposite gender, they\u2019ll probably opt for a friendly smile.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003EPlanning and setting up this activity\u0026nbsp;\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002228\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EShare your ideas for the discovery hunt or quiz sheet with your hosts and find out about the features of the mosque. They might have some great ideas, too. We\u2019ve shared some ideas on this page, which you can adjust according to your local mosque and the needs of your group.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002228\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EBear in mind you will probably be guided around the mosque and may need to stay together as a whole group.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022\uF0B7\u0022 data-font=\u0022Symbol\u0022 data-listid=\u002228\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-2,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769226\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Symbol\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[8226],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;\uF0B7\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00222\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00221\u0022\u003EWork together to agree something that everyone is happy with. Ask if people will be able to take photos or if it\u2019s OK for them to approach people to ask questions. If not, think about other ways people could get involved. 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Have you seen this shape somewhere else?\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFind one way that the mosque supports the local community. \u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EWrite it down.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan 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data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EThe name of a person who leads prayer in Islam.\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA pair of blue shoes.\u003C/strong\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E Take a photo.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EClue: People take off their shoes before entering the prayer area.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan 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data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EClue: You might need to head outside for this one.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan 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There\u2019ll be a special alcove that shows the direction.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E","label":"Discovery hunt ideas"},{"gridType":"accordionItem","gtmId":"","gtmClass":"","body":"\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022margin-bottom: 10px;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EThe Mihrab shows the direction of Mecca, which Muslims face when praying. This is:\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\n\u003Col type=\u0022a\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAn alcove\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA cross\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA window\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022margin-bottom: 10px;\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan\u003ETrue or false: A mosque is used for prayer only.\u003C/span\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETrue\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFalse\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EMosques are also used as spaces for learning and activities to support the community. From coming together to celebrate festivals, to hosting food banks, to running youth clubs.\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00223\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022margin-bottom: 10px;\u0022\u003EThe holy book of Islam is called the:\n\u003Col type=\u0022a\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ETorah\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EQur\u2019an\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EBible\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022margin-bottom: 10px;\u0022\u003EWhat day of the week do Muslims come together at the mosque for collective prayer?\n\u003Col type=\u0022a\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFriday\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESaturday\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ESunday\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022margin-bottom: 10px;\u0022\u003EWhat may be found hanging from the ceiling in a mosque?\u003Cbr\u003E\n\u003Col type=\u0022a\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ELamps\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECrosses\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EStars\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022margin-bottom: 10px;\u0022\u003EWhat do Muslims use when praying?\n\u003Col type=\u0022a\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPrayer mats\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EChairs\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECushions\u00A0\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022margin-bottom: 10px;\u0022\u003EWhat will you not usually find in a mosque?\n\u003Col type=\u0022a\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EStatues\u00A0\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003ECalligraphy\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EMosaics\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022margin-bottom: 10px;\u0022\u003EWhat can often be found on top of a mosque?\n\u003Col type=\u0022a\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA triangular flag\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA tall tower\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EA star\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E","label":"Quiz sheet ideas"}]},{"gridType":"RichTextBlock","content":"\u003Cp\u003E\u00A0\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EThe session before your visit\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EIn the session before the visit, spend some time as a group talking about what you know about mosques.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ETell everyone that you\u2019ll be visiting a mosque and taking part in a discovery hunt there to help everyone find out more about both Islam and the mosque. Explain that one of the Scouts values is beliefs. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EScouts always respect people\u2019s beliefs, faiths and cultures, and everyone should be open to learn.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EExplain that a mosque is a place where Muslims come together to pray, and study teachings from the Qur\u2019an. Mosques are an important part of the community, too. There are over 1,500 mosques in the UK and Islam is the second largest religion in the UK.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ETell everyone that the traditional Islamic greeting is \u2018Assalamu- alaikum\u2019, which means \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003E\u2018\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003Epeace be upon you\u2019 and \u2018alaikum\u2019 is pronounced \u2018a-lay-kum\u2019.\u00A0 You could practise saying it before your visit. It\u2019s OK to just to say hi or hello too!\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EExplain that on your visit you might see some of a mosque\u0027s unique features. If the mosque has one, the \u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW7400557 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW7400557 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body Text\u0022\u003EMinaret\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW7400557 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body Text\u0022\u003E will \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022TextRun SCXW7400557 BCX0\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW7400557 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body Text\u0022\u003Eprobably be\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW7400557 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body Text\u0022\u003E the first thing you notice on your way there. \u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW89220371 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body Text\u0022\u003EIt\u2019s\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022NormalTextRun SCXW89220371 BCX0\u0022 data-ccp-parastyle=\u0022Body Text\u0022\u003E a tall tower, traditionally used for the call to prayer.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan class=\u0022aside\u0022 data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EYou can find more information about the features of a mosque on this page.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00227\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EPeople could think about anything they want to find out and anything they want to ask. It\u2019s always good to be prepared.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAsk people for questions or things that they want to find out. You could get people to write them on sticky notes in small groups, then share them by putting them on a bigger piece of paper.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ERemind everyone that they need to be respectful during their visit. Everyone should think about what this means and share their suggestions. Some suggestions could include:\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli style=\u0022list-style-type: none;\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cul\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022%2.\u0022 data-font=\u0022Calibri\u0022 data-listid=\u002251\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:1440,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[65533,4],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;%2.\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ERemembering it\u2019s a place people may be worshipping or praying. People need to try to be quiet, not disturb anyone who\u2019s praying and putting their devices or phones on silent.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022%2.\u0022 data-font=\u0022Calibri\u0022 data-listid=\u002251\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:1440,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[65533,4],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;%2.\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EPeople should avoid touching anything unless they\u2019re told it\u2019s OK to, as some of the objects may be sacred or delicate.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli data-leveltext=\u0022%2.\u0022 data-font=\u0022Calibri\u0022 data-listid=\u002251\u0022 data-list-defn-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;335552541\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559684\u0026quot;:-1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:1440,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360,\u0026quot;469769242\u0026quot;:[65533,4],\u0026quot;469777803\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;left\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777804\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;%2.\u0026quot;,\u0026quot;469777815\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;hybridMultilevel\u0026quot;}\u0022 aria-setsize=\u0022-1\u0022 data-aria-posinset=\u00221\u0022 data-aria-level=\u00222\u0022\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EFollowing the dress code and removing shoes.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ul\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EArriving at the mosque\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EGreet everyone outside the mosque on arrival and remind everyone to be quiet and respectful. Make sure everyone knows any specific rules or guidelines, such as removing shoes in certain areas.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAt the start of the visit, gather everyone together. You could see if anyone can remember any features of the mosque that you discussed in the last session.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EIf you\u2019re having a tour or talk, it may be best to do this first, as a nice introduction to the mosque. Remember, leave time at the end for questions.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EComplete your discovery hunt\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ESplit everyone into teams and give each group a discovery hunt sheet. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003ERemind people again of any rules and guidelines they need to follow, including where they can or can\u2019t go, what they can draw or take pictures off, and who they can ask questions to (if anyone).\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134233117\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134233118\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559685\u0026quot;:720,\u0026quot;335559737\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:0,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;335559991\u0026quot;:360}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EEveryone should look around the location and try to complete their discovery hunt.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022auto\u0022\u003EAt the end of the visit\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EAt the end of the visit, everyone should gather back together and reflect on what they\u2019ve learned. Did everyone manage to complete their discovery hunt?\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EAsk if anyone learned anything new. It might\u2019ve been people\u2019s first time visiting a mosque or interacting with the Muslim faith.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EAsk everyone if the mosque looked like you expected it to. \u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EWas there anything you expected to see which wasn\u2019t there? People may have noticed t\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003Ehere were no images or statues of Allah or the prophets.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E Why do people think that is?\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EAsk if anyone was surprised or interested in anything you saw or found out.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EAsk everyone how a mosque is similar or different to other places of worship you may have seen.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EEveryone should think about how they\u2019d like to thank the mosque for hosting them. You may want to write a card or simply say thank you.\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EAfter the visit\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:120,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[5263],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[4]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003ETake some time to reflect on your visit. It\u2019s up to you whether you return to your normal meeting place and talk there, or whether you stay at the place of worship and ask parents and carers to collect everyone from there.\u00A0\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551550\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335551620\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003EWhat did you like about the mosque? What did you find interesting about it? Has your visit changed your perception of other people\u2019s beliefs and faiths?\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan data-contrast=\u0022none\u0022\u003EAsk everyone why it\u2019s important for people to learn about each other\u0027s faiths and beliefs, even if we don\u2019t have a faith ourselves, and what\u2019s important to them?\u00A0\u003C/span\u003EIt can help us understand, respect and relate to others, and it also gives us opportunity to reflect on our own personal beliefs and values.\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EAsk why places of worship are important for people. They\u0027re a space people can gather, pray and celebrate. They\u2019re also a calm space to reflect. \u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003EThink about a place that\u2019s special to you, makes you feel calm or allows you to be relaxed and how happy you feel there. It might be a youth group, a community centre, a place of worship, Scouts or your local football club. That\u2019s how some people feel about the place they go to worship or to share in their found community.\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003E\u00A0\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan data-ccp-props=\u0022{\u0026quot;134245417\u0026quot;:false,\u0026quot;201341983\u0026quot;:1,\u0026quot;335559738\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559739\u0026quot;:118,\u0026quot;335559740\u0026quot;:260,\u0026quot;469777462\u0026quot;:[312],\u0026quot;469777927\u0026quot;:[0],\u0026quot;469777928\u0026quot;:[1]}\u0022\u003EThank you to the \u003Ca rel=\u0022noopener\u0022 href=\u0022https://staffordmuslimprayerhall.co.uk/\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022 title=\u0022Stafford Muslim Prayer Hall website\u0022\u003EStafford Muslim Prayer Hall\u003C/a\u003E for sharing your insights and ideas, to help us develop this activity.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""}]}],"config":null}]},"ownerAuthor":null,"porRules":null,"id":46565,"nodeName":"Visit a mosque to learn about Islam","title":"Visit a mosque to learn about Islam","type":"activity","image":{"url":"/media/mbyf3w50/muslimmin.png?width=800\u0026height=450\u0026v=1db2fbf0951b3d0","caption":"Islam","type":"png","size":1575468,"width":1920,"height":1080,"altText":""},"assets":[],"headerOptions":{"headerTitle":"Visit a mosque to learn about Islam","headerSubTitle":null,"headerCta":null,"headerCtaText":null,"headerCtaLink":null,"headerBackgroundColour":null,"showSEOImage":false,"headerBackgroundImage":null,"quickLinks":null},"searchDescription":"Seek out new knowledge and insights with a discovery hunt, as you explore your local mosque.  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