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Sounds,03 Aug 2026,14 mins

SeriesIslam

2. Why are the Five Pillars important for Muslims?

Bitesize GCSE Religious Studies

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Mehreen and Ben explain the Five Pillars of Islam, how the pillars express submission to Allah and shape daily life, and explore differences between Sunni and Shi’a practices. Plus test your knowledge with a quiz. For more GCSE Religious Studies revision visit - https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zb48q6f Presented by Ben Hurst and Mehreen Baig. The Producer is Rachel Porter. The Sound Designer is Craig Edmundson. The Executive Producer is Jo Meek. The series is a Naked Productions and Reform Radio co-production.

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