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Year 11 - Religious education

Ten Obligatory Acts of Shi'a Islam

Living the Muslim life

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 what the Ten Obligatory Acts are and how they compare to the Five Pillars.

Key Notes

  • The Ten Obligatory Acts are essential practices in Shi'a Islam.
  • They include four of the Five Pillars.
  • Khums is an additional duty for Shi'a Muslims.
  • They are related to encouraging the good and forbidding the bad.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • jihad: to 'strive' or 'struggle' in the way of Islam
  • forbid: to not allow or instruct, or order someone not to do something
  • khums: one fifth' an additional 20% tax paid by Shi'a Muslims
  • Ten Obligatory Acts: ten duties followed by Shi'a Muslims which include four of the Five Pillars, as well as six extra practices

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Shi'a Muslims do not perform the Five Pillars.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

The Ten Obligatory Acts are essential practices in Shi'a Islam. They include four of the Five Pillars.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'jihad'

to 'strive' or 'struggle' in the way of Islam.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Shi'a Muslims do not perform the Five Pillars. Correction: Salah, sawm, zakah and Hajj are all part of the Ten Obligatory Acts. The Shahadah is also said by Shi'a Muslims, but as a statement of faith upon which the Obligatory Acts rest.

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