Prophet Muhammad: how does he inspire Muslims today?
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Why this why now
In Year 1 and 2 pupils begun to learn some key knowledge about Islam. They deepened this in Year 3 through a focus on Islamic prayer and fasting. This unit allows them to dive deeply into the life of the Prophet so they can see his significance beyond being the final prophet for Muslims. They will develop an understanding of the Qur'an but also how the hadith provide rich material for Muslims to know how to live. Case studies of Muslims will allow them to connect this to society today.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils will have studied aspects of Islam, including prayer and fasting.
- They will have explored stories about Prophet Muhammad in KS1.
- They will be familiar with the terms Qur'an and Hadith.
Threads
Why this why now
In Year 1 and 2 pupils begun to learn some key knowledge about Islam. They deepened this in Year 3 through a focus on Islamic prayer and fasting. This unit allows them to dive deeply into the life of the Prophet so they can see his significance beyond being the final prophet for Muslims. They will develop an understanding of the Qur'an but also how the hadith provide rich material for Muslims to know how to live. Case studies of Muslims will allow them to connect this to society today.
Prior knowledge requirements
- Pupils will have studied aspects of Islam, including prayer and fasting.
- They will have explored stories about Prophet Muhammad in KS1.
- They will be familiar with the terms Qur'an and Hadith.
Theology
Prophet Muhammad: how does he inspire Muslims today?
In this unit pupils will deepen their understanding of Islam through a study of the Prophet Muhammad. They will examine the context in which he grew up, and how his message challenged the society around him. They will explore how, for many Muslims, he is an inspiring role model for them today.
6 lessons in unit
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