The Ten Obligatory Acts
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what the Ten Obligatory Acts are and give examples of them in action.
Key learning points
- The Ten Obligatory Acts are important Muslim practices with their basis in the Qur'an & the example of Prophet Muhammad.
- The Ten Obligatory Acts are of particular importance to Twelver Shi'a Muslims.
- Four of the Five Pillars are included in the Ten Obligatory Acts.
- There are different ways that Shi'a Muslims will follow the Ten Obligatory Acts today.
Keywords
Jihad - Arabic term for 'struggle, effort or fight'; the personal or collective struggle against evil
Khums - 'one fifth'; an additional 20% tax paid by Shi'a Muslims
Shi'a Islam - Muslims who believe in the successorship of Imam Ali and other Imams from the Prophet Muhammad’s bloodline
Twelver - a branch of Shi'a Islam whoce followers believe there were twelve Imams after the death of the Prophet Muhammad
Common misconception
None of the Five Pillars are included in the Ten Obligatory Acts.
Four of the Five Pillars are included in the Ten Obligatory Acts
Teacher tip
Students can create a mindmap showing how each of the Ten Obligatory Acts link to key beliefs within Shi'a Islam.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is not one of the five daily prayers?
Q2.Muslims can pray in any place that is and is suitable.
Q3.Where do Muslims traditionally gather for Jummah prayer?
Q4.Shi’a Muslims often their prayers, allowing them to fit the five daily prayers into three sessions.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Shi’a Muslims practise the Ten Obligatory to follow their faith.
Q2.What are the sources of authority for the Ten Obligatory Acts?
Q3.Four of the Ten Obligatory Acts are also part of the Five Pillars of Islam: salah, sawm, zakah, and .
Q4.Who are the Ten Obligatory Acts specifically followed by?
Q5.One of the Ten Obligatory Acts is to show love for Allah and to disassociate from the of Allah.
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