not doing certain actions such as eating or drinking

a meal in the evenings, which is the breaking of the fast for that day during the month of Ramadan

the night that the first revelation of the Qur'an came to the Prophet Muhammad

the month when Muslims take part in an obligatory fast

Sawm as one of the Five Pillars

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

it marks the first revelation of the Qur’an

Why is Ramadan considered a sacred month in Islam?

refraining from food and drink during daylight

Which of the following best describes the Islamic practice of sawm?

What is the name of the meal Muslims eat before sunrise during Ramadan?

Which of these people would **not** be expected to fast during Ramadan?

Why does the timing of Ramadan change each year in the Western calendar?

During the last ten nights of Ramadan, many Muslims commemorate the Night of {{}}, when the Qur’an was first revealed.

the oneness of God and Muhammad as his messenger

Why is the Shahadah considered as the first of the Five Pillars?

What is the name of the ritual washing performed before prayer?

men are required to attend; women may choose to attend

Which of the following is true about Jummah prayers?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Sawm as one of the Five Pillars

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.