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

Ten Obligatory Acts in action

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

Celebrating Id ul-Adha

Ten Obligatory Acts: Shi'a distinctions

Jihad: greater and lesser

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

The Ten Obligatory Acts are followed by Twelver Shi’a Muslims and are based on the Qur’an, Hadith, and the guidance of the {{}}.

Which of the following is included in the Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi’a Islam?

Which of the following Ten Obligatory Acts are also part of the Five Pillars of Islam?

Avoiding temptation and encouraging others to avoid sin

What does 'forbidding evil' mean in the context of the Ten Obligatory Acts?

By praying, helping others, and avoiding sinful behaviour

How might a Muslim apply the Ten Obligatory Acts in everyday life?

Jihad means to {{}} or strive in the way of Allah.

In Shi’a Islam, jihad is part of which set of key practices?

Greater jihad is the internal struggle, while {{}} jihad is the external struggle.

Which of the following would not be a valid reason for engaging in a lesser jihad?

It involves innocent casualties and lacks moral clarity

Which of the following is a common reason Muslims may reject modern war as lesser jihad?

Starter Quiz

Jihad means to or strive in the way of Allah.