Year 10

Shahadah

In this lesson, we will focus on the Shahadah, which is the first pillar of Islam. We will explore the declaration of faith and key beliefs contained within the Shahadah and its impact on the life of a Muslim.

Year 10

Shahadah

In this lesson, we will focus on the Shahadah, which is the first pillar of Islam. We will explore the declaration of faith and key beliefs contained within the Shahadah and its impact on the life of a Muslim.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Introduction to the five pillars of Islam.
  2. Declaration of faith and key beliefs contained within the Shahadah.
  3. Impact on the life of a Muslim: how is this shown in practice?

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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7 Questions

Q1.
What are two beliefs contained in the Shahadah?
Afterlife and Jihad
Holy books and Predestination
Tawhid and Holy books
Correct answer: Tawhid and Risalah
Q2.
How often should the Shahadah be practiced?
Five times a day
Correct answer: It should be on your mind all the time
Once a year
Once in your lifetime
Q3.
How do the other pillars link to the Shahadah?
Correct answer: The other pillars are actions that help put the key beliefs into action
The other pillars are opposite to the Shahadah
The other pillars copy the Shahadah
They do not link. They are all separate pillars
Q4.
How many times does a person need to recite the Shahadah with intention to become a Muslim?
Four times
Once
Correct answer: Three times
Twice
Q5.
What is Salah?
Charity
Fasting
Pilgrimage
Correct answer: Prayer
Q6.
What is Hajj?
Charity
Fasting
Correct answer: Pilgrimage
Prayer
Q7.
What is Sawm?
Charity
Correct answer: Fasting
Pilgrimage
Prayer