giving to those in need, e.g., money, food, time; this is a key practice in Islam

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

'to purify'; a charity tax where Muslims give 2.5% of their yearly wealth as alms

'community'; the worldwide community of Muslims who share a common religious identity

Zakah and its significance

Religious education

The Five Pillars

Shahadah - the declaration of faith

How and why Muslims perform salah

Salah in the home and mosque

The Ten Obligatory Acts

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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Zakah is a compulsory {{}} that requires Muslims to give a percentage of their wealth to charity annually.

What percentage of wealth do Muslims give as zakah?

a voluntary donation given during Ramadan

a 20% tax on unspent savings paid by Shi’a Muslims

Which group is **not** typically supported by zakah?

{{}} like Muslim Aid and Islamic Relief use zakah funds to provide help to people in need around the world.

Muslims are required to pray {{}} times each day.

there are small variations in how they pray

Which of the following best describes the differences in prayers between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims?

What is the name of the special Friday congregational prayer?

When are Sunni Muslims allowed to combine prayers?

Starter Quiz