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Islam: Practices

4 dot points across 4 inquiry questions. Click any dot point for a focused answer with worked past exam questions where available.

What do Muslims mean by Jihad, and how do they celebrate their festivals?

The meaning and significance of Jihad, including greater and lesser Jihad, and the festivals of Id-ul-Adha, Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Ghadeer and Ashura.
A focused answer on Jihad and Muslim festivals for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering greater and lesser Jihad and the festivals Id-ul-Adha, Id-ul-Fitr, Id-ul-Ghadeer and Ashura.
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How and why do Muslims perform Salah?

The nature, significance and purpose of Salah for Sunni and Shi'a Muslims, and how it is performed in the home and mosque.
A focused answer on Salah for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering its purpose, how it is performed (ablution, times, direction, movements), and Jummah prayer in the mosque.
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Why do Muslims fast, give Zakah and perform Hajj?

The nature, role and significance of Sawm (fasting in Ramadan), Zakah and Khums (charity), and Hajj (pilgrimage).
A focused answer on Sawm, Zakah and Hajj for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering fasting in Ramadan and the Night of Power, Zakah and Khums, and the pilgrimage to Makkah.
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What are the Five Pillars and the Ten Obligatory Acts?

The Five Pillars of Sunni Islam and the Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi'a Islam, and the Shahadah as the first Pillar.
A focused answer on the Five Pillars and the Ten Obligatory Acts for Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A (1RA0), covering their nature and purpose and the Shahadah as the first Pillar.
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