The Dome of the Rock Puzzle
Piece together the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem, where, by tradition, the Prophet ﷺ rose to the heavens on the Night Journey, in a jigsaw for ages 4 to 12.
Start with a 7-day free trial.
What is The Dome of the Rock Puzzle about?
The Dome of the Rock Puzzle is an Islamic jigsaw game for children aged 4 to 12 in which they put together a picture of the Dome of the Rock, one of the most famous buildings in Islam.
The Dome of the Rock stands in Jerusalem, called Al-Quds in Arabic, a city that is holy to Muslims. Inside the building, under its shining golden dome, lies a huge rock. Many Muslims hold that it was from this rock that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ rose up to the heavens, after travelling from Makkah to Jerusalem in a single night. That journey is called Al-Isra wal-Mi'raj, the Night Journey and the Ascension.
Children fit the pieces together to complete the picture of the building, drawn in the bright, cut-paper style of the artist MforMoon. As the picture comes together, it is a chance to talk about Jerusalem, the Night Journey and why the city is so special to Muslims.
The puzzle suits a wide range of ages: younger children enjoy finding where each piece goes, and older children can learn the story behind the building. It is a Miraj original.
What your child will learn
- The Dome of the Rock is in Jerusalem, a city that is holy to Muslims.
- On the Night Journey, the Prophet ﷺ travelled from Makkah to Jerusalem and rose to the heavens.
- Jerusalem is called Al-Quds in Arabic.
How to play
- Look at the picture of the Dome of the Rock.
- Drag each puzzle piece to where it belongs.
- Keep going until the whole picture is complete.
Skills practised
- Visual matching
- Spatial awareness
- Fine motor control
- Problem solving
Talk about it afterwards
- What is under the golden dome of the Dome of the Rock?
- Can you remember where the Prophet ﷺ travelled on the Night Journey?
- Which part of the puzzle was the hardest to finish?
Words to know
- Al-Quds
- The Arabic name for Jerusalem.
- Al-Isra wal-Mi'raj
- The Night Journey from Makkah to Jerusalem, and the Prophet's ﷺ rise to the heavens.
Frequently asked questions
What age is The Dome of the Rock Puzzle suitable for?
Children aged 4 to 12. Younger children enjoy fitting the pieces together, and older children can learn about Jerusalem and the Night Journey.
What is the Dome of the Rock?
A building in Jerusalem with a golden dome over a large rock. By tradition, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ rose to the heavens from this rock, after his Night Journey from Makkah to Jerusalem.
