important Prophet in Islam who many of the steps of the Hajj pilgrimage are connected to

also known as the Ka'ba; a sacred cube-shaped building in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

city in Saudi Arabia where the Prophet Muhammad was born and received the first revelations of the Qur'an

a religious journey to a holy site/sacred place; an act of worship and devotion

Hajj as one of the Five Pillars

Religious education

Shahadah as one of the Five Pillars

Salah as one of the Five Pillars

Contrasting worship in Islam and Christianity

Sawm as one of the Five Pillars

Zakah as one of the Five Pillars

Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi'a Islam

Origins and meaning of 'jihad'

Id-ul-Adha and Id-ul-Fitr

Id-ul-Ghadeer and Ashura

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.

Living the Muslim life

Hajj is one of the {{}} Pillars of Islam and one of the Ten Obligatory Acts.

Where do Muslims travel to for the Hajj pilgrimage?

The actions performed during Hajj often follow the example of the Prophet {{}} and his family.

a Muslim who is too ill or poor to travel

Why do Muslims try to touch or kiss the Black Stone during Hajj?

In Shi’a Islam, both zakah and {{}} are obligatory forms of charity.

How much of a Muslim’s wealth is given annually as zakah?

Zakah helps support those in need in the {{}} and around the world.

What is the term for voluntary charitable giving in Islam?

Starter Quiz

In Shi’a Islam, both zakah and are obligatory forms of charity.