Religious education

• Islam

  The name of the religion, and its followers are known as Muslims
• Allah


  The Arabic word for God, who Muslims believe is the one true God
• Islam


  Means 'submission to the will of God'
• Prophet Muhammad


  Muslims believe Islam was revealed over 1,400 years ago through him
• There are around 1.9 billion Muslims around the world, with over 3 million Muslims living in the UK
• Five key facts about Islam

  • Muslims pray five times a day

  2. Muslims face the Kaaba in Saudi Arabia when praying

  3. The Quran is the Muslim holy book

  4. Muslim women may choose to wear a hijab, jilbab or niqab

  5. Muslims eat halal food and cannot eat pork or drink alcohol
• Wudu


  A special way of washing before prayer
• Kaaba


  A building in Saudi Arabia that Muslims face when praying
• Quran


  The Muslim holy book, believed to contain every word given to Prophet Muhammad by Allah
• Muslim clothing


  • Hijab (headscarf)

  Jilbab (long loose dress)

  Niqab (face covering)

  Topi (cap)
• Halal


  Food that is allowed for Muslims to eat
• Haram


  Food and drink that is forbidden for Muslims, such as pork and alcohol
• Muslims thank Allah for everything they eat
• Sunni


  The largest branch of Islam, following the Six Articles of Faith
• Shia


  The second largest branch of Islam, following the Five Roots of Usul ad-Din
• The Ten Obligatory Acts (for Shia Muslims)


  • The Five Pillars plus five additional duties
• Religious symbol


  • Star and crescent moon