GCSE Religious Studies: Islam: Practices Revision

Islam: Practices is a core part of GCSE Religious Studies. Revise the key concepts and common mistakes below, then lock them in with the free games.

Key concepts

ShahadahDeclaration: 'There is no god but Allah; Muhammad is His messenger'

SalahFive daily prayers facing Mecca

ZakahAlmsgiving — 2.5% of yearly savings

SawmFasting during the month of Ramadan

HajjPilgrimage to Mecca — duty once in a lifetime if able

KhumsShi'a 20% tax on annual surplus income

Ramadan9th month of the Islamic calendar — month of fasting

Laylat al-QadrNight of Power — when Qur'an first revealed

Eid al-FitrFestival ending Ramadan — three days of celebration

Eid al-AdhaFestival of Sacrifice — at end of Hajj

IhramSacred state and white garments worn during Hajj

TawafWalking seven times anti-clockwise around the Ka'bah

Greater JihadInner struggle against sin to be a better Muslim

Lesser JihadDefensive armed struggle to protect Islam

Common mistakes to avoid

Questions where students often pick the tempting wrong answer — make sure you know the right one:

Is Islam a race or ethnicity?✗ Yes, Islam is a race. ✓ No — it is a religion; Muslims come from many ethnic backgrounds worldwide.

What does 'jihad' mean?✗ Simply 'holy war' against others. ✓ 'Struggle' — the 'greater jihad' is the inner struggle to live well; armed struggle has strict conditions.

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Key concepts

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