also known as 'Laylat al Qadr', the night that the first revelation of the Qur'an came to the Prophet Muhammad in the cave of Hira

the month in which the Qur'an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad; the month when Muslims take part in an obligatory fast

a donation to charity made in order to help other Muslims celebrate Id too

The Night of Power and Id ul-Fitr

Religious education

Shahadah: the Muslim statement of faith

Salah in the mosque and home

Zakah and its uses

Fasting during Ramadan

Hajj and Shi'a shrines

Celebrating Id ul-Adha

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

a special night observed in the last ten nights of Ramadan

the month when Muslims take part in obligatory fasting

a donation to charity made in order to help other Muslims

Match each keyword to its correct meaning.

by gathering for prayer, food, and charity

How do many Muslims in the UK celebrate Id ul-Fitr?

What special event is remembered during the Night of Power?

so Muslims would focus on worship during the entirety of the last ten nights

Why is the exact date of the Night of Power not known?

Sawm is one of the {{}} Pillars of Islam.

What important event happened during Ramadan?

Muslims fast from {{}} to sunset during Ramadan.

Which angel revealed the Qur’an to Muhammad?

What personal quality does sawm help Muslims to develop?

Missed fasting days can be made up later or replaced by giving to {{}}.

Starter Quiz

Sawm is one of the Pillars of Islam.