the pilgrimage to Makkah that Muslims are obligated to take once in their lifetime

an important prophet in Islam who was willing to sacrifice his son, and re-built the Ka'aba with him

Arabic term for 'sacrifice'; an animal is sacrificed as part of Id ul-Adha

to give up something very important to you or to kill something as an offering to God

Celebrating Id ul-Adha

Religious education

Shahadah: the Muslim statement of faith

Salah in the mosque and home

Zakah and its uses

Fasting during Ramadan

The Night of Power and Id ul-Fitr

Hajj and Shi'a shrines

Ten Obligatory Acts: Shi'a distinctions

Jihad: greater and lesser

Ten Obligatory Acts in action

Ashura in Britain and worldwide

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.

Buddhism and Islam: Practices

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Match each key term to its correct meaning.

Id ul-Adha recalls the Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to {{}} his son for Allah.

by sacrificing an animal and sharing the meat

How is Id ul-Adha traditionally celebrated?

Which of the following is **not** part of the Five Pillars of Islam?

Hajj includes several {{}} that are performed over several days.

those of the Prophet Ibrahim and his family

Whose actions are re-enacted during many parts of Hajj?

Why do Muslims kiss or touch the Black Stone at the Ka’aba?

visiting the shrines of all the companions of Muhammad

What additional pilgrimages might Shi’a Muslims take part in?

Starter Quiz