the way something can be judged; for a war to be a 'lesser jihad', it must fulfill certain criteria

the personal struggle of every Muslim to live by the teachings of their faith

Arabic term for 'struggle, effort or fight'; the personal or collective struggle against evil

the military struggle to defend Islam; it is carried out according to strict and clear-cut rules

Origins and meaning of 'jihad'

Religious education

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

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

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

going to war to defend the Muslim community

Which of the following is an example of lesser jihad?

that all Muslims believe modern wars are justified

that Muslims disagree on whether modern wars meet the conditions of lesser jihad

that modern wars always fulfil Islamic teachings

What does the diversity of opinion in Islam about modern war and lesser jihad show?

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

the Five Pillars and the Ten Obligatory Acts

Hajj is a part of which of the following?

Where do Muslims travel to for the Hajj pilgrimage?

Which prophet’s actions are reflected in several rituals during Hajj?

Muslims must complete Hajj at least {{}} in their lifetime if they can.

Which belief is central to why Muslims do not worship the Black Stone?

Starter Quiz