Year 11 - Religious education
Shahadah as one of the Five Pillars
Living the Muslim life
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will learn about specific practices in Islam such as prayer and festivals such as Id ul-Fitr. They will compare Sunni and Shi'a understandings of these practices noting similarities and differences.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the Shahadah as part of the Five Pillars and its importance for Sunni and Shi'a Muslims.
Key Notes
- 'Shariah' means 'the straight path' and halal actions are those that are permitted for Muslims.
- The Five Pillars are important practices for both Sunni and Shi'a Muslims.
- The Shahadah is the declaration of faith for Muslims and forms part of the Five Pillars.
- The Shahadah states there is only one God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God.
Vocabulary To Learn
- halal: actions or things which are permitted within Islam, such as eating permitted foods
- haram: any actions or things which are forbidden within Islam, such as eating forbidden foods
- Shahadah: the statement of faith in Islam
- shariah: a set of moral and religious rules that guide Muslims, based on the teachings of the Qur'an and the Hadith
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The Shahadah is only said by Sunni Muslims.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
'Shariah' means 'the straight path' and halal actions are those that are permitted for Muslims. The Five Pillars are important practices for both Sunni and Shi'a Muslims.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'halal'
actions or things which are permitted within Islam, such as eating permitted foods.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The Shahadah is only said by Sunni Muslims. Correction: The Shahadah is important to all Muslims, but some Shi'a Muslims state that 'Ali is a friend of Allah' in addition to the statement that Sunni Muslims say.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Contrasting worship in Islam and Christianity Study Guide
- Hajj as one of the Five Pillars Study Guide
- Id-ul-Adha and Id-ul-Fitr Study Guide
- Id-ul-Ghadeer and Ashura Study Guide
- Origins and meaning of 'jihad' Study Guide
- Salah as one of the Five Pillars Study Guide
- Sawm as one of the Five Pillars Study Guide
- Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi'a Islam Study Guide
- Zakah as one of the Five Pillars Study Guide
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