Muslim ideas about creation
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain some Muslim beliefs about creation.
Key learning points
- Muslims share parts of a story about creation with Jews and Christians.
- Muslims believe that God does not rest in the creation story.
- 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.
Teacher tip
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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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Christians and Jews believe that made the world.
Q2.How many days did God take to make the world?
Q3.When do Jewish people start Shabbat?
Q4.Why do some Christians rest on Sunday?
Q5.How are Christian and Jewish beliefs sometimes different?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Muslims believe that are messengers.
Q2.Muslims learn about creation in their holy , the Qur’an.
Q3.What is one part of the creation story only found in the Qur’an?
Q4.Do Muslims believe Allah needed to rest after creating the world?
Q5.Are Muslim, Jewish and Christian creation stories the same?
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