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

How and why Muslims perform Hajj

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

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

all Muslims who are physically and financially able

Which groups of Muslims see Hajj as a religious obligation?

they are randomly chosen symbolic actions

they re-enact the actions of important figures in Islamic history

What is the significance of the rituals performed during Hajj?

to remember Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son

Why do Muslims perform animal sacrifice during Hajj?

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

Which of the following is **not** one of the Five Pillars?

The Ten Obligatory Acts are mainly followed by ...

Which of the following is one of the Ten Obligatory Acts?

Starter Quiz