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

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

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

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

Id-ul-Adha and Id-ul-Fitr

Religious education

Shahadah as one of the Five Pillars

Salah as one of the Five Pillars

Contrasting worship in Islam and Christianity

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-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

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

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

an important prophet in Islam who was willing to sacrifice his son

the month when Muslims take part in obligatory fasting

Match each keyword to its correct meaning.

to help the poor also celebrate Id ul-Adha

What is the purpose of sharing the meat from the sacrifice?

What is the Night of Power called in Arabic?

The word 'jihad' means '{{}}, effort or fight'.

Trying to resist temptation and live according to Islamic teachings is an example of ...

it must be defensive and avoid harming civilians

What is a requirement in order for a war to qualify as lesser jihad?

because it’s more difficult and constant

Why is the internal struggle referred to as the 'greater jihad'?

In Shi’a Islam, why is jihad considered especially important?

Starter Quiz