Muslim stories: The Ants
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can tell the Story of the Prophet and the Ants and explain its meaning.
Key learning points
- The story of the Prophet and the Ants tells of how the insects were suffering because of a fire.
- The fire had been lit by the Prophet's companions.
- He told them that the ants were Allah's creatures and should be cared for.
- Many Muslims interpret the story to have a deeper meaning about caring for all living beings.
Keywords
Suffering - feeling of pain or unhappiness
Companions - close friends and followers of the Prophet Muhammad
Creature - an animal or other living being
Common misconception
Ants are only insects and don't matter.
Prophet Muhammad taught that all living things should be cared for.
Teacher tip
Remember when teaching an Islamic story, images of Muslim prophets are not shown. Many Muslims do not use figurative art for decoration.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What word that means ‘good news’ is the name of the four books in the Bible which tell the stories of Jesus?
Q2.What symbolic food is eaten during Holy Communion?
Q3.What parable teaches Christians to care for others? The Parable of the Good ...
Q4.What story teaches Muslims to care for others? The Story of ...
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.The Story of The Prophet and the Ants shows that Prophet Muhammad ...
Q2.The Story of the Prophet and the Ants is found in ...
Q3.Which of these is not a Muslim belief?
Q4.Complete the quote: "Whoever is kind to God’s creatures is …”
Q5.Match the keyword to the correct definition.
feeling of pain or unhappiness
close friends and followers of the Prophet Muhammad
an animal or other living being
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