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AQASpec 3.2.2Foundation & Higher~30 min

Islamic Practices

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Topic overview

What you need to know

Islamic practices structure worship and community through the Five Pillars, Ten Obligatory Acts, festivals, jihad and duties towards others.

Exam tip

Connect each practice to the belief it expresses, such as submission, equality, discipline, gratitude or concern for the ummah.

Revision notes

Core ideas

Secure these ideas first. Say each definition in your own words, then connect it to the topic overview.

  • Shahadah: The declaration that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger.
  • Salah: The duty of regular prayer performed facing Makkah.
  • Zakah: A required contribution from wealth to help people in need and support the Muslim community.

Revision notes

Apply it in the exam

The exam will rarely ask for an isolated definition. Practise selecting the right idea and using it as part of a complete explanation or method.

  • Sawm: Fasting during Ramadan from dawn to sunset for those able to do so.
  • Hajj: Pilgrimage to Makkah, required once for Muslims who are physically and financially able.
  • Jihad: Striving in the way of Allah, including the inner struggle to live faithfully.

Core knowledge

Key facts for Islamic Practices

1

Shahadah

The declaration that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his messenger.

2

Salah

The duty of regular prayer performed facing Makkah.

3

Zakah

A required contribution from wealth to help people in need and support the Muslim community.

4

Sawm

Fasting during Ramadan from dawn to sunset for those able to do so.

5

Hajj

Pilgrimage to Makkah, required once for Muslims who are physically and financially able.

6

Jihad

Striving in the way of Allah, including the inner struggle to live faithfully.

Active recall

Close the notes and answer these

  1. 1.Without looking, explain shahadah and give one example or consequence.
  2. 2.Without looking, explain salah and give one example or consequence.
  3. 3.Without looking, explain zakah and give one example or consequence.
  4. 4.Without looking, explain sawm and give one example or consequence.

Content reviewed 23 July 2026 against the current linked specification.

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