giving to those in need, e.g., money, food, time; this is a key practice in Islam

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

'to purify'; a charity tax where Muslims give 2.5% of their yearly wealth as alms

community'; the worldwide community of Muslims who share a common religious identity

Zakah 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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

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

The Five Pillars and the Ten Obligatory Acts

The Five Pillars and the Six Articles of Faith

Zakah is part of which two groups of obligations in Islam?

How much of a Muslim’s wealth is given annually as zakah?

In Shi’a Islam, both zakah and {{}} are obligatory forms of charity.

What is the term for voluntary charitable giving in Islam?

What percentage of savings is given as khums?

How many daily prayers are required in Islam?

Muslims can pray alone or in groups, as long as the place is {{}}.

Sunni Muslims face a different direction.

Shi’a Muslims often combine certain prayers.

One example of a difference in prayer between Sunni and Shi’a Muslims is that ...

What is the name of the Friday congregational prayer?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz