How and why Muslims perform salah

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 believe the five daily prayers were given to Muhammad during the {{}} Journey.

Muslims greet the {{}} on their shoulders during prayer because they record their deeds.

Although Muslims pray five times daily, the reward is said to be as great as {{}} prayers.

To match the number of angels watching them

Because it is a tradition started by the Prophet Musa

They were set by Allah during the Night Journey

Why do Muslims perform five daily prayers?

True – Only Sunni Muslims pray five times daily

False – All Muslims pray five times, but timings may differ

False – Shi’a Muslims do not pray regularly

Only Sunni Muslims perform the five daily prayers of Islam.

The {{}} Pillars are the essential practices all Muslims follow to express their faith.

Muslims follow the {{}} actions which are permitted according to Islamic law.

It declares there is only one God and Muhammad is His messenger

Which statement about the Shahadah is true?

Which of these is not one of the Five Pillars?

Some Shi’a Muslims add which phrase to the Shahadah?

Starter Quiz