companion of the Prophet Muhmmad, an early leader of the Muslim community after the Prophet Muhammad's death

a way something is judged, a standard or principle

'to struggle’; the personal or collective struggle against evil

this refers to the military struggle to defend Islam; it is carried out according to strict and clear cut rules

Conditions for declaring lesser jihad

Religious education

The Five Pillars

Shahadah - the declaration of faith

How and why Muslims perform salah

Salah in the home and mosque

The Ten Obligatory Acts

Zakah and its significance

How and why Muslims complete sawm

The Night of Power

Id ul-Fitr

How and why Muslims perform Hajj

Id ul-Adha

Ashura

Different understandings of jihad

Additional duties of Shi'a Islam

In this unit pupils will learn about specific practices in Islam such as prayer and festivals such as Id ul-Fitr. They will compare Sunni and Shi'a understandings of these practices noting similarities and differences.

Islam and Buddhism: Practices

refers to the military struggle to defend Islam

Lesser jihad is a military struggle fought under strict criteria to {{}} Islam.

What are Muslims instructed to do in the Qur'an if the enemy wants peace?

Which two early Muslim leaders fought alongside Muhammad in defensive battles?

early Muslim military leaders compiled them as a list

they are based on principles found throughout the Qur'an

Where can a Muslim find the conditions for lesser jihad?

Which of the following best matches the actual meaning of 'jihad'?

The ongoing struggle to live a good life in obedience to God is called the {{}} jihad.

What is needed for a war to be classed as lesser jihad?

Jihad is one of the Ten Obligatory Acts in {{}} Islam.

they say it's important but it's not one of the Five Pillars

How do Sunni Muslims view the concept of lesser jihad?

Conditions for declaring lesser jihad

Lesson outcome