Source: https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-9-hajj [Revision notes](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes.md) › [GCSE](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse.md) › [Religious Studies](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies.md) › [AQA](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa.md) › Hajj # Hajj Religious Studies A: AQA GCSE Religions, topic 4.3.9 ## Origins of Hajj Hajj means pilgrimage - a journey made for a religious reason. The fifth pillar of Sunni Islam is Hajj. ### When does Hajj happen? ![When does Hajj happen?](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2025-08/d0974adb-da26-4779-a7eb-16fffda1952e/a02a96e2-e263-465f-9887-28d24aa0a002.png) - Hajj should be made at least once in life, but if finances allow it can be made many times. - Some wealthy members in a community might sponsor less wealthy members. - It occurs during the final month of the Islamic calendar Dhul-Hijjah. - Between the 8th-12th, around 3 million people take this journey. ### Where Hajj began ![Where Hajj began](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-04/7f88a2fd-eb4e-4865-98bd-ce9f571786cc/shutterstock_135322916.jpg) - Ibrahim was commanded by Allah to take his son Ishmael and his wife Hajira to Arabia, and leave them there with bread and water. - After a few days, Hajira ran up and down two hills (Safa and Marwah) looking for help. - Hajira prayed to Allah for help. - Ishmael kicked the ground and water spurted out of the ground - Mecca developed around this water source. ### The first Hajj ![The first Hajj](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-04/3cebff57-03f6-4147-8299-61960332bb63/shutterstock_298483886.jpg) - When Ibrahim came back to collect his wife and child, Allah commanded him to build a monument to him. - Ibrahim built the Ka’aba which became a place of worship and the destination of the Hajj pilgrimage. - When Muhammad came back from Medina to Mecca he destroyed the idols that he been placed at the Ka'aba. - That journey back to Mecca is viewed as the first Hajj. ### Preparing for Hajj ![Preparing for Hajj](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-04/34c1da36-b391-4ac3-aeea-d78101f246a4/shutterstock_591510356.jpg) - Before Hajj, Muslims must purify themselves through ritual washing, prayer, and wearing special Ihram clothing. - Men wear two sheets of white clothing (as a sign of purity). - Women have strict modesty laws, so they wear clothes of one colour that cover their bodies. ### Purpose of Hajj ![Purpose of Hajj](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-04/e449917a-d441-424c-9253-a760c60c369b/shutterstock_605785910.jpg) - Hajj is transformative. - Followers have quality time to build a stronger relationship with Allah. - They become more humble and less obsessed with material comforts. - They develop self discipline and connects them to Ibrahim and the sacrifices he made for Allah. ## The Hajj Journey Hajj starts in Mecca, where Muhammad was born and lived until he fled. It ends in Mecca. ### The Ka'aba during Hajj ![The Ka'aba during Hajj](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-04/f749f3e4-afd2-4804-9d09-84d23811519d/shutterstock_535377703.jpg) - The Ka’aba is circled anti-clockwise seven times. - Muslims try and touch the black stone as they walk around. Some believe this stone came from the original Ka’aba built by Ibrahim. - As they go around they say a short prayer: “here I am, oh lord, at your service. Praise and blessings to you”. ### The Hills during Hajj ![The Hills during Hajj](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-04/2d1ede96-93f3-471e-9bdb-c521baafaf1f/Mount_Safa_Mecca.jpg) - Next is a walk between the two hills (Safa and Marwah) that featured in the Ibrahim story - this is done seven times. They walk this circuit seven times. - Pilgrims collect water from the well of Zamzam. ### Mina ![Mina](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-04/25250bb1-e3f5-4894-8e26-855bc0ee1a55/shutterstock_437075002.jpg) - There is a 13-mile walk or ride to Arafat with a night stop over at Mina. - During the night, they pray and read the Qur'an as preparation for the next day’s rituals. - At Mina, there are three walls of stone which represent the temptation and the devil. - On day 10 the stones are thrown at the walls which symbolises rejection of the devil and temptations. ### Arafat ![Arafat](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-04/3ae608cb-fa62-4411-862b-227cfd38f821/800px-Pilgrims_cover_Arafat's_roads%2C_plains_and_mountain_-_Flickr_-_Al_Jazeera_English.jpg) - Arafat is the site of Muhammad’s last sermon. - Pilgrims believe that whoever completes standing the whole afternoon at Arafat will have their sins forgiven. ### Eid al-Adha ![Eid al-Adha](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2018-04/c7e8844b-edd7-4165-856c-73be487c32f1/shutterstock_702025582.jpg) - After descending from Arafat, there is the Eid al-Adha festival. - An animal is sacrificed. One-third of the meat is given to the poor. - Men shave their heads and women cut a small bit of hair. ### Final Part of Hajj ![Final Part of Hajj](https://image-v2.cdn.app.senecalearning.com/2025-08/bb317bed-2fb1-4290-8313-474040732b09/8c710a10-61f6-439f-8755-819eaa5cbf46.png) - Pilgrims return to Mecca and walk around the Ka-aba seven more times. - They return to Mina for two nights reflecting on the experience and thinking about Allah. - If they have time, pilgrims will travel to Medina and visit the Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Masjid an Nabawi). ## Test yourself on Hajj - Which pillar of Sunni Islam is Hajj? - How often do pilgrims undertake Hajj? - How can and how often do pilgrims undertake Hajj? - How many times and in what direction is the Ka'aba circled? - Where does Hajj begin? [Practise this topic for free](https://app.senecalearning.com/classroom/course/0daf5430-3329-11e8-ac6b-311801e0fd28/section/afae2000-496c-11e8-b4be-29458abbb331/session) - Previous topic: [4.3.8 Zakah](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-8-zakah.md) - Next topic: [4.3.10 Jihad](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-10-jihad.md) ## Religious Studies A: AQA GCSE Religions contents ### 1 Buddhism - 1.1 Key Beliefs - [1.1.1 The Dhamma](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-1-the-dhamma.md) - [1.1.2 The Five Skandhas](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-2-the-five-skandhas.md) - [1.1.3 Aspects of Human Life](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-3-aspects-of-human-life.md) - [1.1.4 The Buddha](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-4-the-buddha.md) - [1.1.5 The Ascetic & Enlightened Life](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-5-the-ascetic-and-enlightened-life.md) - [1.1.6 Dhukka](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-6-dhukka.md) - [1.1.7 Samudaya](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-7-samudaya.md) - [1.1.8 Nirodha](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-8-nirodha.md) - [1.1.9 Magga](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-9-magga.md) - [1.1.10 The Wheel of Life](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-10-the-wheel-of-life.md) - [1.1.11 End of Topic Test - Buddhism Key Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-1-11-end-of-topic-test-buddhism-key-beliefs.md) - 1.2 Practices - [1.2.1 Places of Worship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-2-1-places-of-worship.md) - [1.2.2 Objects of Worship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-2-2-objects-of-worship.md) - [1.2.3 Puja](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-2-3-puja.md) - [1.2.4 Meditation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-2-4-meditation.md) - [1.2.5 Death](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-2-5-death.md) - [1.2.6 Festivals](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-2-6-festivals.md) - [1.2.7 End of Topic Test - Buddhism Practices](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-2-7-end-of-topic-test-buddhism-practices.md) - 1.3 Ethics - [1.3.1 Kamma](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-3-1-kamma.md) - [1.3.2 Five Moral Precepts](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-3-2-five-moral-precepts.md) - [1.3.3 End of Topic Test - Buddhism Ethics](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/1-3-3-end-of-topic-test-buddhism-ethics.md) ### 2 Christianity - 2.1 Key Beliefs - [2.1.1 The Nature of God](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-1-the-nature-of-god.md) - [2.1.2 The Problem of Evil](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-2-the-problem-of-evil.md) - [2.1.3 Monotheism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-3-monotheism.md) - [2.1.4 Creation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-4-creation.md) - [2.1.5 Bible Accounts of Creation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-5-bible-accounts-of-creation.md) - [2.1.6 The Trinity and Creation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-6-the-trinity-and-creation.md) - [2.1.7 Afterlife](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-7-afterlife.md) - [2.1.8 Heaven and Hell](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-8-heaven-and-hell.md) - [2.1.9 The Influence of Afterlife on Life](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-9-the-influence-of-afterlife-on-life.md) - [2.1.10 End of Topic Test - Christianity Key Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-10-end-of-topic-test-christianity-key-beliefs.md) - [2.1.11 Exam-Style Questions - Christian Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-1-11-exam-style-questions-christian-beliefs.md) - 2.2 Jesus Christ & Salvation - [2.2.1 The Incarnation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-1-the-incarnation.md) - [2.2.2 Jesus - Divine & Human](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-2-jesus-divine-and-human.md) - [2.2.3 The Crucifixion](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-3-the-crucifixion.md) - [2.2.4 Jesus' Betrayal](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-4-jesus-betrayal.md) - [2.2.5 Resurrection & Ascension](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-5-resurrection-and-ascension.md) - [2.2.6 Sin](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-6-sin.md) - [2.2.7 Original Sin](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-7-original-sin.md) - [2.2.8 Punishment](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-8-punishment.md) - [2.2.9 The Means of Salvation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-9-the-means-of-salvation.md) - [2.2.10 Achieving Salvation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-10-achieving-salvation.md) - [2.2.11 Disagreements About Salvation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-11-disagreements-about-salvation.md) - [2.2.12 The Role of Christ in Salvation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-12-the-role-of-christ-in-salvation.md) - [2.2.13 Theories of Salvation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-13-theories-of-salvation.md) - [2.2.14 End of Topic Test - Jesus Christ & Salvation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-2-14-end-of-topic-test-jesus-christ-and-salvation.md) - 2.3 Worship & Festivals - [2.3.1 Different Forms of Worship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-1-different-forms-of-worship.md) - [2.3.2 Prayer](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-2-prayer.md) - [2.3.3 Sacrament](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-3-sacrament.md) - [2.3.4 Baptism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-4-baptism.md) - [2.3.5 Other Sacraments](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-5-other-sacraments.md) - [2.3.6 Eucharist](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-6-eucharist.md) - [2.3.7 Pilgrimage & Celebrations](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-7-pilgrimage-and-celebrations.md) - [2.3.8 Christmas & Easter](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-8-christmas-and-easter.md) - [2.3.9 End of Topic Test - Worship and Festivals](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-3-9-end-of-topic-test-worship-and-festivals.md) - 2.4 Community - [2.4.1 Local Community](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-4-1-local-community.md) - [2.4.2 Mission, Evangelism & Church Growth](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-4-2-mission-evangelism-and-church-growth.md) - [2.4.3 Worldwide Church](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-4-3-worldwide-church.md) - [2.4.4 Reconciliation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-4-4-reconciliation.md) - [2.4.5 Persecution](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-4-5-persecution.md) - [2.4.6 Caring for Those in Need](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-4-6-caring-for-those-in-need.md) - [2.4.7 End of Topic Test - Community](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-4-7-end-of-topic-test-community.md) - [2.4.8 Exam-Style Questions - Christian Practices](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/2-4-8-exam-style-questions-christian-practices.md) ### 3 Catholicism (Christianity) - 3.1 Key Beliefs - [3.1.1 The Trinity](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-1-1-the-trinity.md) - [3.1.2 Creation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-1-2-creation.md) - [3.1.3 Incarnation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-1-3-incarnation.md) - [3.1.4 Redemption](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-1-4-redemption.md) - [3.1.5 Life After Death](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-1-5-life-after-death.md) - [3.1.6 Heaven and Hell](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-1-6-heaven-and-hell.md) - [3.1.7 End of Topic Test - Catholic Key Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-1-7-end-of-topic-test-catholic-key-beliefs.md) - 3.2 The Seven Sacraments - [3.2.1 Meaning & Significance](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-1-meaning-and-significance.md) - [3.2.2 Baptism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-2-baptism.md) - [3.2.3 Confirmation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-3-confirmation.md) - [3.2.4 Reconciliation](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-4-reconciliation.md) - [3.2.5 Anointing of the Sick](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-5-anointing-of-the-sick.md) - [3.2.6 Marriage](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-6-marriage.md) - [3.2.7 Holy Orders](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-7-holy-orders.md) - [3.2.8 The Eucharist](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-8-the-eucharist.md) - [3.2.9 End of Topic Test - The Seven Sacraments](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-2-9-end-of-topic-test-the-seven-sacraments.md) - 3.3 Practices - [3.3.1 Prayer](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-1-prayer.md) - [3.3.2 Popular Piety](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-2-popular-piety.md) - [3.3.3 Pilgrimage](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-3-pilgrimage.md) - [3.3.4 Pilgrimages HyperLearning](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-4-pilgrimages-hyperlearning.md) - [3.3.5 Funeral Rites](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-5-funeral-rites.md) - [3.3.6 The Duty to Love Our Neighbour](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-6-the-duty-to-love-our-neighbour.md) - [3.3.7 Catholic Agencies](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-7-catholic-agencies.md) - [3.3.8 Catholic Social Teaching](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-8-catholic-social-teaching.md) - [3.3.9 Justice](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-9-justice.md) - [3.3.10 War](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-10-war.md) - [3.3.11 Mission & Evangelism](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-11-mission-and-evangelism.md) - [3.3.12 End of Topic Test - Catholic Practices](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/3-3-12-end-of-topic-test-catholic-practices.md) ### 4 Islam - 4.1 Key Beliefs - [4.1.1 Oneness of God](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-1-oneness-of-god.md) - [4.1.2 Six Articles of Faith](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-2-six-articles-of-faith.md) - [4.1.3 Five Roots of Usul](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-3-five-roots-of-usul.md) - [4.1.4 The Nature of God](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-4-the-nature-of-god.md) - [4.1.5 Angels](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-5-angels.md) - [4.1.6 Freedom](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-6-freedom.md) - [4.1.7 Life After Death](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-7-life-after-death.md) - [4.1.8 Human Responsibility](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-8-human-responsibility.md) - [4.1.9 End of Topic Test - Muslim Key Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-1-9-end-of-topic-test-muslim-key-beliefs.md) - 4.2 Authority - [4.2.1 Prophethood](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-2-1-prophethood.md) - [4.2.2 The Holy Books](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-2-2-the-holy-books.md) - [4.2.3 The Imamate](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-2-3-the-imamate.md) - [4.2.4 End of Topic Test - Muslim Authority](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-2-4-end-of-topic-test-muslim-authority.md) - 4.3 Practices - [4.3.1 Worship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-1-worship.md) - [4.3.2 Ten Obligatory Acts](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-2-ten-obligatory-acts.md) - [4.3.3 Shahadah](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-3-shahadah.md) - [4.3.4 Salah & Its Significance](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-4-salah-and-its-significance.md) - [4.3.5 Mosques](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-5-mosques.md) - [4.3.6 Rak'ahs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-6-rakahs.md) - [4.3.7 Sawm](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-7-sawm.md) - [4.3.8 Zakah](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-8-zakah.md) - [4.3.9 Hajj](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-9-hajj.md) - [4.3.10 Jihad](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-10-jihad.md) - [4.3.11 Festivals & Commemorations](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-11-festivals-and-commemorations.md) - [4.3.12 End of Topic Test - Muslim Practices](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-12-end-of-topic-test-muslim-practices.md) - [4.3.13 Exam-Style Questions - Muslim Practices](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/4-3-13-exam-style-questions-muslim-practices.md) ### 5 Judaism - 5.1 Key Beliefs - [5.1.1 The Nature of God](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-1-the-nature-of-god.md) - [5.1.2 God as One](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-2-god-as-one.md) - [5.1.3 God's Name](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-3-gods-name.md) - [5.1.4 God as Creator](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-4-god-as-creator.md) - [5.1.5 Free Will](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-5-free-will.md) - [5.1.6 God as Law Giver and Judge](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-6-god-as-law-giver-and-judge.md) - [5.1.7 The Divine Presence & Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-7-the-divine-presence-and-beliefs.md) - [5.1.8 Role of the Messiah](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-8-role-of-the-messiah.md) - [5.1.9 End of Topic Test - Jewish Key Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-9-end-of-topic-test-jewish-key-beliefs.md) - [5.1.10 Exam-Style Questions - Jewish Beliefs](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-1-10-exam-style-questions-jewish-beliefs.md) - 5.2 Covenant & The Mitzvot - [5.2.1 The Promised Land](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-2-1-the-promised-land.md) - [5.2.2 Abraham](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-2-2-abraham.md) - [5.2.3 The Covenant](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-2-3-the-covenant.md) - [5.2.4 The Covenant at Sinai](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-2-4-the-covenant-at-sinai.md) - [5.2.5 The Covenant at Sinai 2](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-2-5-the-covenant-at-sinai-2.md) - [5.2.6 Key Moral Principles](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-2-6-key-moral-principles.md) - [5.2.7 End of Topic Test - Covenant & The Mitzvot](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-2-7-end-of-topic-test-covenant-and-the-mitzvot.md) - 5.3 The Synagogue & Worship - [5.3.1 The Synagogue & Its Importance](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-3-1-the-synagogue-and-its-importance.md) - [5.3.2 Public Acts of Worship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-3-2-public-acts-of-worship.md) - [5.3.3 Shabbat](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-3-3-shabbat.md) - [5.3.4 Worship & Law](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-3-4-worship-and-law.md) - [5.3.5 End of Topic Test - Synagogue & Worship](https://senecalearning.com/en-gb/revision-notes/gcse/religious-studies/aqa/5-3-5-end-of-topic-test-synagogue-and-worship.md)