personal acts of love, prayer and praise to God/Jesus

Friday prayers in the mosque, where a sermon (khutbah) is heard

prayer; one of the Five Pillars/Ten Obligatory Acts

Christians celebrate that Jesus rose from the dead on this day

ritual washing, or ablution, before praying and/or touching the Qur'an

Contrasting worship in Islam and Christianity

Religious education

Shahadah as one of the Five Pillars

Salah as one of the Five Pillars

Sawm as one of the Five Pillars

Zakah as one of the Five Pillars

Hajj as one of the Five Pillars

Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi'a Islam

Origins and meaning of 'jihad'

Id-ul-Adha and Id-ul-Fitr

Id-ul-Ghadeer and Ashura

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.

Living the Muslim life

ritual washing, or ablution, before praying

Which of the following is an example of private worship in both Christianity and Islam?

Which type of worship has set words and actions for Muslims?

Both Christians and Muslims believe that worship can happen in the {{}} as well as in a place of worship.

How many daily prayers are required in Islam?

There are some differences in prayer practices between Sunni and {{}} Muslims.

when they need to shorten the time spent praying

Under what conditions may Sunni Muslims combine prayers?

The Friday congregational prayer held at the mosque is called {{}}.

Starter Quiz

How many daily prayers are required in Islam?