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

2. 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

3. 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.
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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.
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4. 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]
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5. 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.
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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.
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6. ‘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]
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7. 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.
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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.
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8. ‘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]
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9. 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.
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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.
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10. ‘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]
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11. 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.
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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.
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12. ‘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]
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13. 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.
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Explain two Muslim beliefs about jihad (5 marks)
Refer to sacred writings or another source of religious belief and teaching in your answer.
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14. ‘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]
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15. 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.
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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.
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16. 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]
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17. 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.
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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.
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18. 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]
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