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

How and why Muslims complete sawm

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

Muslims fast during the month of {{}}, when the first revelation of the Qur’an was received.

The Night of {{}} is believed to be when the Qur’an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

What meal is eaten to break the fast at the end of the day during Ramadan?

Why does the month of Ramadan move each year in the Gregorian calendar?

Which of these people would be exempt from fasting during Ramadan?

Zakah is used to support people in {{}} such as the poor, the indebted, and travellers.

Paying zakah is a sign of a Muslim’s obedience and submission to {{}}.

to follow one of the Five Pillars of Islam

Which of the following is an additional charitable tax paid only by Shi’a Muslims?

a special prayer said before giving zakah

the minimum amount of wealth required to pay zakah

Which of these is a voluntary act of giving, which is not required like zakah?

Starter Quiz