Islamic duties & festivals

Islam: Practices

Which one of the following celebrates the end of Ramadan?

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Give two actions that Muslims perform during the Night of Power.

Explain two contrasting reasons why Muslims give alms (charity).

Explain two reasons why Muslims perform ablution (wudu).

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Following the Five Pillars is the most important duty for a Muslim.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Islam: Practices

Which one of the following is a Muslim pilgrimage?

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Give two religious actions Muslims perform during Salah.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Muslims celebrate Id-ul-Fitr.

Explain two reasons why the festival of Ashura is important for Muslims.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Muslims, Sawm (fasting) is the most important religious activity during the month of Ramadan.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Islam: Practices

Which one of the following is the name for Friday prayers in Islam?

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Give two ways in which a Muslim prepares for Salah (prayer).

Explain two contrasting ways in which Muslims celebrate Id-ul-Adha.

Explain two reasons why Muslims give Zakah.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Following Muslim practices is difficult in the modern world.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Islam: Practices

Which one of the following words describes the struggle against evil in Islam?

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Give two reasons why Muslims give Zakah.

Explain two contrasting religious practices Muslims perform during Hajj.

Explain two reasons why Salah is important for Muslims.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Muslims, the most important festival is Id-ul-Fitr.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Islam: Practices

Which one of the following is not one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

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Give two religious practices that Muslims perform on Jummah (Friday).

Explain two contrasting ways Muslims celebrate the Night of Power.

Explain two Muslim understandings of Jihad.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Salah is more important than Hajj for Muslims today.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Islam: Practices

Which one of the following is not performed during the Hajj?

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Give two of the Ten Obligatory Acts in Shi’a Islam.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Muslims may perform Salah.

Explain two reasons why the Night of Power is important for Muslims.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Muslim belief and teaching in your answer.

‘For Muslims, the best way to serve Allah is by giving charity.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Muslim teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.