Arabic term for 'struggle, effort or fight'; the personal or collective struggle against evil

'one fifth'; an additional 20% tax paid by Shi'a Muslims

Muslims who believe in the successorship of Imam Ali and other Imams from the Prophet Muhammad’s bloodline

a branch of Shi'a Islam whoce followers believe there were twelve Imams after the death of the Prophet Muhammad

The Ten Obligatory Acts

Religious education

The Five Pillars

Shahadah - the declaration of faith

How and why Muslims perform salah

Salah in the home and mosque

Zakah and its significance

How and why Muslims complete sawm

The Night of Power

Id ul-Fitr

How and why Muslims perform Hajj

Id ul-Adha

Ashura

Different understandings of jihad

Conditions for declaring lesser jihad

Additional duties of Shi'a Islam

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

Shi’a Muslims practise the Ten Obligatory {{}} to follow their faith.

the Qur’an, the Hadith, and the guidance of the Imams

What are the sources of authority for the Ten Obligatory Acts?

Four of the Ten Obligatory Acts are also part of the Five Pillars of Islam: salah, sawm, zakah, and {{}}.

Who are the Ten Obligatory Acts specifically followed by?

One of the Ten Obligatory Acts is to show love for Allah and to disassociate from the {{}} of Allah.

Which of the following is **not** one of the five daily prayers?

Muslims can pray in any place that is {{}} and is suitable.

Where do Muslims traditionally gather for Jummah prayer?

Shi’a Muslims often {{}} their prayers, allowing them to fit the five daily prayers into three sessions.

The Ten Obligatory Acts

Lesson outcome