JIHAD

This JIHAD lesson explores the true meaning of Jihad, dispels common media misconceptions and distinguishing between Greater and Lesser Jihad. Students will be able to explain the importance of Jihad and how it is practiced. It is designed to meet the AQA RS 2026 exam success criteria for 6-mark questions.

LESSON OVERVIEW
This resource uses modern pedagogy to engage students with the concept of “struggle” in Islam. It begins by challenging existing perceptions formed by news headlines before diving into the theological definitions of Greater Jihad (the inward struggle to improve oneself) and Lesser Jihad (the outward struggle to defend Islam or improve society).

KEY FEATURES
• AQA RS 2026 Ready: Updated content aligned with the latest success criteria for exams
• Modern Pedagogy: Includes Retrieval Practice (Do Now), Cold Calling prompts, and Dual Coding to support memory retention.
• Interactive Learning: Features “Show on Zero” Interactive checking understanding Quizzes to provide instant feedback and gauge student progress throughout the lesson.
• Accessibility: Includes a dedicated task support writing frame for SEN students or those needing extra scaffolding to achieve the 6-mark exam-style question.
• Minimal printing. The slides are clear and structured, making them easy to follow for both specialists and non-specialists.

LESSON CONTENT
• Retrieval Do Now: Covers key terms like Hajj, Shariah, and Salah.
• Greater Jihad: Focuses on character building and self-improvement
• Lesser Jihad: Outlines the strict Shariah Law rules for self-defence and justice.
• Exam Practice: 6-mark “Explain Two” question with a “POINT, EXPLAIN,
TEACHING, LINK” (PETS) structure to help students master exam technique.

RESOURCE DETAILS
• Key Stage: KS4 (GCSE)
• Exam Board: AQA Religious Studies
• Resources Included:
o Full PowerPoint Lesson (including retrieval, main tasks, and plenary).
o SEN Writing Frame/Support Sheet.
o Interactive Checking Quizzes

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