Karbala: a Shi'a place of pilgrimage

Religious education

The idea of pilgrimage

Hajj: a sacred duty for Muslims

Hajj: the impact on believers

Jerusalem: the site of the Jewish temple

Jerusalem: a place of Christian pilgrimage

Pupils will analyse why Jerusalem is a sacred place for many Jews, Christians and Muslims. From this they will explain what the experience of visiting sacred places might mean. Investigating case studies of Makkah and the Shi'a shrine of Karbala will deepen their sense of diversity in Islam.

Pilgrimage: why might some people visit Jerusalem, Karbala or Makkah?

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

In which modern country is Karbala situated?

It involves a visit to the shrine of Hussain ibn Ali, grandson of Muhammad.

It is a special eating place for pilgrims.

It is a pilgrimage mostly made by Shi'a Muslims.

Which of these statements about Arba'een are correct?

A special bus is organised for most pilgrims.

Many people share tandem bicycles because they are cheaper.

The journey on foot usually takes three days.

Which of these statements about the journey from the airport to Karbala are correct?

a small camp on the road to Karbala which offers pilgrims free food and drink

a pet that is permitted to accompany a pilgrim

a small hotel where pilgrims can find a bed for the night

What is the second largest branch of Islam?

visiting the shrine of Hussain in Karbala

bathing their feet after a long walk from the airport

feeling a strong sense of belonging with other Shi'a Muslims

Which of these are key parts of Arba'een for pilgrims?

Muslims worldwide turn to face it when they pray.

It is a stone building covered with a black cloth.

It is the first place of worship for Muslims.

Which of these statements about the Ka'bah are true?

Put these steps of Hajj in the correct order.

a special item, time or place for believers

a person of any faith or belief who goes on journey to a sacred place

Match each keyword to the correct definition.

Hajj includes several steps that have symbolic meaning.

Hajj is a once in a lifetime duty for Muslims.

Hajj is one of the three pillars of Islam.

Which of these statements about Hajj are correct?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Karbala: a Shi'a place of pilgrimage

Lesson outcome

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This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.