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WorksheetsATMT Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 7mins
ATMT stands for Awareness Through Mosque Tour. What is the guide trying to raise awareness of?
The history and architecture of the Mosque
The details of Muslim rituals in the Mosque such as ablution and prayer
Fundamental Islamic beliefs such as the Oneness of Allah
What are the two preconditions for Da’wah, as stated in Quran?
One must do Da’wah at any place, at any cost and at any time
One must do Da’wah with wisdom and seek to inspire
The Awareness Through the Mosque Tour in other countries:
Has to be identical to the tours given in Bahrain
Would be impossible to conduct
Can be adapted to suit the guide’s mosque and country
Does the Quran forbid Non-Muslims from entering all mosques?
Yes. The Quran prevents Non-Muslims from entering any mosque
No. The Quran only specifies that Non-Muslims cannot enter Masjid Al Haram in Makkah
Once we accept that ATMT has basis in the Quran and Sunnah and is a permissible Da’wah technique:
Permission and consultation with Mosque authorities is not required
Tours should be done with the understanding and approval of all those concerned
The geometric patterns and the crescent moon in the Mosque have religious symbolism.
True
False
What is the reason why Islamic art evolved into forms such as calligraphy and geometric patterns?
Muslims are not allowed to make images and statues
The Muslims borrowed these art forms from neighboring civilizations
There is no reason for this; it just happened
An important thing for a tour guide to remember is:
The tourists have come with the intention of admiring the mosque and taking pictures; allow them time to do so
You only have a limited time with the tourist; make sure to fill every moment of the tour with information about the Mosque and Islam
The space in the courtyard and the size of the main hall can be used to talk about:
The greatness of the Muslim population
The availability of the materials required to build the mosque in such a way
The Eid and Jumu’ah Prayers
“Why do the women not stand next to the men when praying in the Mosque?” the best way to answer such a question is:
By giving an Islamically correct answer with reference to the different views the various scholars held on the topic
By giving the answer that is pleasing to the visitor
By giving a simple answer that makes logical sense to the visitor and is Islamically correct
Presenting the Mihrab allows the guide to talk about: (You may select more than one response)
The direction of prayer & acoustic purpose of Mihrab
The superiority of the Imam who stands there to lead the prayer
A tour should be carried out according to the religous background of the visitors. Therefore, a Buddhist visitor, should not be given the exact same tour as say, an atheist or Christian visitor.
True
False
At the end of the tour, the tour guide’s job is done if:
If the visitor has a positive impression about Islam
The visitor says the Shahadah
Reading materials should be:
Given to the visitors whether they want them or not
Offered at the end of the tour
The guide’s intention should be:
To be the best guide possible by assessing oneself in comparison with others
To get the visitor to say the shahadah
To convey the message of Allah solely to please Him
The most important thing that happens in the reception is:
The visitors are sorted into groups
The visitors are welcomed with a big smile
Which of the following are more likely to be remembered by the tourists a year after your tour?
The order of body parts that are washed in Wudhu
That Muslims worship One God and nothing else
The Arabic names of the different prayer times (Dhuhr, Asr etc.)
If the tourists start arguing with you on a point, you are then advised to argue back and belittle their religions as long as you don’t insult them personally.
True
False
When asking a visitor a question, such as, “Why do you think Muslims stand shoulder to shoulder while praying?” we should:
Listen to and acknowledge their answers politely and then give the more correct answer
Ignore their answers and give the correct answer
Laugh at the answers they give
Part of being a successful guide includes success outside the mosque. This can be attained by:
Preaching to whoever one meets
Ensuring one practices what one preaches when in the presence of visitors
Practicing what one preaches in one’s life
