not doing certain actions such as eating or drinking

a meal in the evenings, which is the breaking of the fast for that day during the month of Ramadan

the night that the first revelation of the Qur'an came to the Prophet Muhammad

the month when Muslims take part in an obligatory fast

Fasting during Ramadan

Religious education

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.

Buddhism and Islam: Practices

Muslims fast from dawn to sunset during the {{}} of Ramadan, which commemorates the first revelation of the Qur’an.

What is the meaning of the term 'sawm' in Islam?

What do Muslims call the evening meal used to end each day’s fast during Ramadan?

a nightly celebration at the end of Ramadan

the night when the Qur’an was first revealed

Why does the date of Ramadan shift each year in the Gregorian calendar?

Which statement best explains who is required to fast during Ramadan?

In Shi’a Islam, there is a 20% tax on surplus income that is paid for religious and charitable purposes, known as {{}}.

What is the main purpose of zakah in Islam?

it is a religious duty and act of worship

Why is giving to charity important in Islam?

What is a difference between zakah and khums?

it reminds them of their duty to help others

How might paying zakah influence a Muslim today?

Zakah and khums are voluntary donations to charity.

Zakah is obligatory for Sunni Muslims; both are obligatory for Shi’a Muslims.

Khums is optional and zakah is only given during Ramadan.

Which of the following statements about zakah and khums is true?

Starter Quiz