Religious Studies GCSE
Sawm
What Sawm means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Sawm
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The obligatory duty of fasting during Ramadan, the ninth Islamic month, abstaining from food, drink, smoking, and sexual activity during daylight hours.
Topics that use Sawm
- Islam - 3.1.5.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
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