Muhammad, the Qur'an and the rise of Islam
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the events that led to the rise of Islam.
Key learning points
- Baghdad, the ‘City of Peace’, was a hugely important Islamic city for c. 500 years that grew with the spread of Islam.
- Muslims believe Muhammad, a merchant from Mecca, became a prophet c. 610 CE by receiving revelations from Allah.
- These revelations were first spread orally and then written down in a single text known as the Qur’an.
- The elites of Mecca rejected Muhammad’s revelations, forcing him to flee to escape persecution.
- The Hijra was the migration of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.
Keywords
Islam - Islam is the religion followed by Muslims, who believe that there is one God: Allah
Revelation - a revelation is a special message to someone from a divine being or God
Qur’an - the Qur'an is the Islamic holy book
Migration - a long journey to a new home is called migration
Common misconception
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was the founder of Islam.
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was messenger sent to deliver the message of Islam.
Teacher tip
At the start of the lesson, ask pupils to imagine a vast expanse of sand-covered desert under a scorching sun. Camel caravans with goods to trade snake across the terrain between watering places led by nomads in long, flowing robes.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.A piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water except for one part which is connected to the mainland is called ...
Q2.The peninsula to the north east of Africa is known as ...
Q3.Which facts about the geography of the Arabian Peninsula are true?
Q4.The religion followed by Muslims is .
Q5.Baghdad is the capital city of which country?
Q6.Match the phrase to its meaning.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Baghdad was built on the banks of which river?
Q2.The Prophet Muhammed (PBUH) spread the message of...
Q3.Starting with the earliest, order the events of the Prophet Muhammad's (PBUH) life chronologically.
Q4.Match the words to their meanings
Q5.What happened to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) after he started teaching his revelations in Mecca?
Q6.What year marks the start of Islamic history?
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