to ‘strive’ or ‘struggle’ in the way of Islam

to not allow or instruct, or order someone not to do something

one fifth' an additional 20% tax paid by Shi'a Muslims

ten duties followed by Shi’a Muslims which include four of the Five Pillars, as well as six extra practices

Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi'a Islam

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

One of the Ten Obligatory Acts is {{}}, which is a duty to give to those in need.

Khums means 'one {{}}' and is a 20% tax paid by Shi’a Muslims.

What does the practice of tawallah involve?

Which of these is one of the Ten Obligatory Acts?

How many of the Five Pillars are also part of the Ten Obligatory Acts?

What is a common misunderstanding about Shi’a Islam?

that God is one and Muhammad is His messenger

What belief is declared through the Shahadah?

Why does the Shahadah come first in the Five Pillars of Islam?

What does the term wudu refer to in Islamic practice?

What is sawm in the Five Pillars of Islam?

Which statement about Jummah prayers is accurate?

Starter Quiz