the way something can be judged. For a war to be a Lesser Jihad it must fulfill certain criteria.

the personal struggle of every Muslim to live by the teachings of their faith.

Arabic term for 'struggle, effort or fight'.  The personal or collective struggle against evil.

the military struggle to defend Islam. It is carried out according to strict and clear cut rules.

Different understandings of jihad

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.

Islam and Buddhism: Practices

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

What does the term 'jihad' literally mean?

The personal struggle to live a good Muslim life is called {{}} jihad.

What type of jihad may involve physical struggle in defence of Islam?

Why is the internal struggle called “greater jihad”?

It must be declared by a rightful authority and avoid harming innocents

What is one condition of lesser jihad that may not be met in modern warfare?

All Muslims who are physically and financially able

Which groups of Muslims see Hajj as a religious obligation?

Visiting three of the holiest mosques for Muslims

Which of the following is an activity during Hajj?

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

How many times are Muslims required to perform Hajj in their lifetime?

A symbolic act of reverence following the Prophet

What does the Black Stone represent to Muslims during Hajj?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz