Different Muslim prayers
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe different ways that Muslims pray.
Key learning points
- Praying five times a day is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, this is called salat.
- Prayer can take place at home or in the mosque.
- Muslims get ready for salat prayer by performing ritual washing, called wudu.
- A special call to prayer called the adhan helps Muslims know when they should be praying.
- There are special prayers on a Friday called Jummah prayers.
Keywords
Jummah - special prayers on a Friday
Duaa - a way to talk to Allah (God)
Wudu - ritual washing before prayer
Salat - a ritual prayer in Islam
Common misconception
Muslims only pray in the mosque for salat.
Muslims pray at home, in the mosque or any clean ground for salat.
Teacher tip
You may want to invite Muslims in to talk about their experience of prayer. If you have Muslim children in your class, they may like to share what they do. There are good videos on the internet. Remember, prayer is personal and different Muslims will pray in different ways.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Prayer is a conversation with that can be spoken or silent.
Q2.What is the Lord’s Prayer?
Q3.Prayer is always said out loud.
Q4.What do Muslims call God?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match each word to its correct meaning.
special Friday prayers
a way to talk to Allah
ritual washing before prayer
Q2.Muslims pray times a day as part of their daily worship.
Q3.Why do some Muslims cover their heads during prayer?
Q4.Muslims only pray in the mosque for salat.
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