Duties and festivals (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Quizzes
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Which Pillar of Islam does Sawm represent?
Which Pillar of Islam does Sawm represent?
Fourth Pillar
During which month of the Islamic calendar does Sawm take place?
During which month of the Islamic calendar does Sawm take place?
Ramadan, the ninth month
What significant event is Ramadan connected to in Islamic history?
What significant event is Ramadan connected to in Islamic history?
The Qur'an's revelation to Muhammad
At what time does the fasting period begin each day during Sawm?
At what time does the fasting period begin each day during Sawm?
Dawn (Fajr)
Which of these must Muslims abstain from during Sawm daylight hours?
Which of these must Muslims abstain from during Sawm daylight hours?
Food, drink, smoking, sexual relations
What does Sawm require beyond physical abstinence?
What does Sawm require beyond physical abstinence?
Spiritual discipline
Which group is exempt from Sawm?
Which group is exempt from Sawm?
Elderly lacking physical strength
What should those who miss fasting due to temporary illness do?
What should those who miss fasting due to temporary illness do?
Make up the days later
How does Sawm foster empathy in Muslims?
How does Sawm foster empathy in Muslims?
By experiencing hunger and thirst
What does Sawm strengthen by creating a shared global experience?
What does Sawm strengthen by creating a shared global experience?
The ummah (Muslim community)
What is Laylat al-Qadr commonly known as in English?
What is Laylat al-Qadr commonly known as in English?
The Night of Power
What does the Night of Power commemorate?
What does the Night of Power commemorate?
Angel Jibril revealing the Qur'an