Additional duties of Shi'a Islam
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what the Ten Obligatory Acts are and how they compare to the Five Pillars.
Key learning points
- The Ten Obligatory Acts are essential practices in Shi'a Islam.
- They include four of the Five Pillars.
- Khums is an additional duty for Shi'a Muslims.
- They are related to encouraging the good and forbidding the bad.
Keywords
Jihad - to ‘strive’ or ‘struggle’ in the way of Islam
Forbid - to not allow or instruct, or order someone not to do something
Khums - 'one fifth' an additional 20% tax paid by Shi'a Muslims
Ten Obligatory Acts - ten duties followed by Shi’a Muslims which include four of the Five Pillars, as well as six extra practices
Common misconception
Shi'a Muslims do not perform The Five Pillars.
Salah, sawm, zakah and Hajj are all part of the Ten Obligatory Acts. The Shahadah is also said by Shi'a Muslims, but as a statement of faith upon which the Obligatory Acts rest.
Teacher tip
Students could create a table showing the Ten Obligatory Acts that are also part of the Five Pillars and make notes on what each act is, as well as how it may differ to how Sunni Muslims may practice this.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.What is Ashura primarily a commemoration of in Shi’a Islam?
Q2.Why do some Sunni Muslims fast on Ashura?
Q3.What does ‘greater jihad’ refer to?
Q4.Which of the following best describes ‘lesser jihad’?
Q5.Some people believe that Imam Hussein was divine. What do most Sunni and Shi'a Muslims believe?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Shi’a Muslims are expected to 'enjoin the and forbid the evil'.
Q2.Khums is an annual charitable paid by Shi’a Muslims on certain earnings.
Q3.Which of the following is not part of the Ten Obligatory Acts?
Q4.What does tawallah (Hajj) encourage Shi’a Muslims to do?
Q5.What does nahi anil munkar instruct Shi'a Muslims to do?
Q6.Which of the following is a shared practice between Sunni and Shi’a Muslims?
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