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Muslim ideas about creation

I can explain some Muslim beliefs about creation.

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Muslim ideas about creation

I can explain some Muslim beliefs about creation.

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Key learning points

  1. Muslims share parts of a story about creation with Jews and Christians.
  2. Muslims believe that God does not rest in the creation story.
  3. Some Muslims believe that humans were created from different types of soil such as clay, dust or mud.

Keywords

  • Creation - the act of making something

  • Allah - Arabic name for God

  • Qur'an - the holy book for Muslims

Common misconception

The Muslim creation story is exactly the same as stories told by Jews and Christians.

There are some similar ideas about creation and some differences.


To help you plan your year 2 religious education lesson on: Muslim ideas about creation, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...

Use the story of the different types of soil to prompt discussion about diversity. Shared values about caring for the earth are implicit in story and could be explored further. Invite a Muslim visitor to talk about their ideas about the creation of the world and how Muslims value it.
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5 Questions

Q1.
Christians and Jews believe that made the world.
Correct Answer: God
Q2.
How many days did God take to make the world?
three days
Correct answer: six days
seven days
Q3.
When do Jewish people start Shabbat?
Correct answer: Friday evening
Sunday morning
Monday night
Q4.
Why do some Christians rest on Sunday?
It’s school holiday.
It’s a good shopping day.
Correct answer: They rest to remember the Creation.
Q5.
How are Christian and Jewish beliefs sometimes different?
They all rest on Fridays.
Christians think God made the world in eight days.
Correct answer: They understand the Creation Story differently.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Muslims believe that are messengers.
Correct Answer: angels, Angels
Q2.
Muslims learn about creation in their holy , the Qur’an.
Correct Answer: book, Book
Q3.
What is one part of the creation story only found in the Qur’an?
God rested on the seventh day.
Correct answer: Seven types of soil were used to make Adam.
Angels sang to Adam.
Q4.
Do Muslims believe Allah needed to rest after creating the world?
Yes, he rested on the seventh day.
Sometimes he rests.
Correct answer: No, Allah never needs to rest.
Q5.
Are Muslim, Jewish and Christian creation stories the same?
Yes, they are all the same.
Correct answer: No, some parts are different.
No, nothing is the same.