Learning objective
Explore the aspects of public and private worship within various Muslim communities, including: (a) The adhan, or call to prayer; (b) The practice of wudu, its importance; (c) Salah, the formal prayer, and the five designated prayer times; (d) The timing and order of the rakʿahs, along with their significance; (e) Jumʿah prayer, its unique importance on Fridays; (f) Duʿa, or private prayer, including its preparation and content; (g) Dhikr, its role as a devotional act; (h) Diverse perspectives on the role and significance of the Qurʾan in both public worship and private prayer and study; (i) The need for respectful handling of the Qurʾan.
Read the explanation, check the common trap, then practise with flashcards and questions.
Exam focus
- Read the explanation.
- Check key terms.
- Practise with linked questions.
Cambridge IGCSE Religious StudiesIslam: Worship