AQA GCSE Religious Studies A Component 1: Study of religions Revision Workbook Component 1: Study of religions Muslim practices

The Five Pillars, the Ten Obligatory Acts and the Shahadah Contents Practices: The Five Pillars, the Ten Obligatory Acts and the Shahadah Salah Sawm Zakah Hajj Jihad Id-ul-Fitr Id-ul-Adha Ashura

The Five Pillars, the Ten Obligatory Acts and the Shahadah Explanation What is Shahadah? Explain why Shahadah it is important in Islam Quotes: Exam Questions: Explain two ways in which the belief in Ten Obligatory Acts influences Muslims today. (4 marks) In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Explain two reasons why Shahadah is important to Muslims. (5 marks) Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

The Five Pillars, the Ten Obligatory Acts and the Shahadah ‘Shahadah is the most important belief in Islam.’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you: Refer to Muslim teaching should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view should reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks] ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

The direction of prayer Salah The times of prayer Key differences between Shi’a and Sunni Muslims in prayer Prayer inside a mosque Preparing for prayer The direction of prayer What should Muslims do? How is this achieved? Why is it important? Exam Questions: Explain two ways in which a belief in the importance of prayer influences Muslims today.(4 marks) In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Explain two Muslims beliefs about the importance of preparing for prayer. (5 marks) Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

‘Salah is the more important pillar of Islam.’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you: Refer to Muslim teaching should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view should reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks] ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Sawm What and when is Ramadan? What is fasting? Exceptions of fasting? What is the Night of Power? Quote: Exam Questions: Explain two ways in which The Night of Power influence Muslims today. (4 marks) In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Explain two Muslim beliefs about the importance of fasting. (5 marks) Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

‘It is difficult to fast during Ramadan in the UK.’ Sawm ‘It is difficult to fast during Ramadan in the UK.’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you: Refer to Muslim teaching should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view should reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks] ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Zakah What are the origins of zakah? How is zakah given? Who received zakah? What is Khums? Quotes to support: Exam Questions: Explain two ways in which zakah may influence a Muslim today. (4 marks) In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Explain two Muslim beliefs about giving to charity. (5 marks) Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

‘Muslim should not be expected to Khums as well as pay UK taxes.’ Zakah ‘Muslim should not be expected to Khums as well as pay UK taxes.’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you: Refer to Muslim teaching should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view should reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks] ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

The significance of Hajj What are the origins of Hajj? Entering the state of Ihram Circling the Ka'ba Travelling to Arafat Standing at Arafat Throwing pebbles at Mina Return to Makkah The significance of Hajj Exam Questions: Explain two ways in which participating in Hajj influences Muslims today. (4 marks) In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Explain two Muslim beliefs about the importance of Hajj. (5 marks) Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

‘Hajj is the most important pillar in Islam.’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you: Refer to Muslim teaching should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view should reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks] ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Jihad Why is jihad important to Muslims? Quotes: Greater jihad Lesser jihad Exam Questions: Explain two contrasting beliefs about jihad. (4 marks) In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Explain two Muslim beliefs about jihad. (5 marks) Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

‘Lesser jihad is not needed in today’s society.’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you: Refer to Muslim teaching should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view should reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks] ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

Id-ul-Fitr & Id-ul-Adha The origins of Id-ul-Fitr & Id-ul-Adha Why is Id-ul-Fitr celebrated? Why is Id-ul-Adha celebrated? How is Id-ul-Fitr celebrated? How is Id-ul-Fitr celebrated? Exam Questions: Explain two ways in which Id-ul-Adha is celebrated. (4 marks) In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Explain two Muslim beliefs about the importance of festivals. (5 marks) Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Id-ul-Fitr & Id-ul-Adha ‘Id-ul-Fitr is more important than Id-ul-Adha.’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you: Refer to Muslim teaching should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view should reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks] ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________

The origins and meaning of Ashura When does Ashura take place? Why do Sunni Muslims take part in Ashura? How is Ashura commemorated by Shi’s Muslims How is Ashura commemorated by Sunni Muslims Exam Questions: Explain two ways in which Muslims celebrate Ashura. (4 marks) In your answer you must refer to one or more religious traditions. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Explain two Muslim beliefs about the importance of Ashura. (5 marks) Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Ashura ‘It is important for Muslims to celebrate their festivals in Great Britain today.’ Evaluate this statement. In your answer you: Refer to Muslim teaching should give reasoned arguments in support of this statement should give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view should reach a justified conclusion. [12 marks] ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________