Religious Studies GCSE
Ummah
What Ummah means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Festivals unite the Muslim community, which is crucial for Muslims in Great Britain today to maintain cultural and religious identity.
The global Muslim community, which Jummah prayer strengthens.
Topics that use Ummah
- Islam - 3.1.5.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
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