Edexcel GCSE Religious Studies A · 1RA0

Salah

What you need to know

Explain what Salah is, its history and purpose, and why it is significant for Sunni and Shi’a Muslims, referencing Surah 15:98–99 and 29:45.
Describe how Salah is performed, including ablution, prayer times, directions, movements, and recitations.
Compare the practice of Salah in the home and the mosque, including the significance of Jummah prayer.