HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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store Islamic texts.
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hold translations of poetry.
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call Muslims to prayer.
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decorate mosques.
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Detailed explanation-1: -A minaret is a tall, slim tower on a mosque. Traditionally, a minaret is used to call Muslims to prayer five times each day. Originally built as ventilation systems in hot climates, modern minarets are usually outfitted with speakers, so the call to prayer can be broadcast from the tower.
Detailed explanation-2: -Minaret (tower) One of the most visible aspects of mosque architecture is the minaret, a tower adjacent or attached to a mosque, from which the call to prayer is announced.
Detailed explanation-3: -A Minaret is a feature of Islamic architecture and is the place from where the call to prayer is sent out. They are also known as a manār or manāra in Arabic, meaning place of fire or light (nar or nur).
Detailed explanation-4: -A muezzin is a man who calls Muslim people to prayer through the adhan from the minaret of a mosque.