Muslim values
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how Muslims decide what is good.
Key learning points
- Muslims will look to the Qur’an and the teaching and example of the Prophet Muhammad to decide what is good.
- The Prophet Muhammad taught values of generosity and kindness.
- Many Muslims will try to make good decisions based on how they apply the teaching of the Prophet and the Qur’an.
Keywords
Ethical - relating to moral principles that shape behaviour
Values - principles that guide thinking and attitudes
Sunnah - guidance for Muslims on how to live a good life
Hadith - a collection of stories, sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad
Common misconception
The Qur’an is the only source of Muslim ethical teaching.
Muslims also follow the Sunnah to guide them into living a good life.
Teacher tip
Invite local Muslim leaders into the class to talk about how they apply words from the Qur’an and Sunnah to their daily lives. Pupils could plan deep, philosophical questions in advance. These can be shared with interviewees so they have time to prepare worthwhile answers.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Christians look to the life and teaching of to help them decide what is good.
Q2.Which of these actions best follows Jesus’ teachings?
Q3.The Beatitudes are part of Jesus’ teaching and begin with the word ...
Q4.Which of these shows two different ways of following Jesus’ teaching?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match each keyword to its meaning:
relating to moral principles that shape behaviour
principles that guide thinking and attitudes
guidance for Muslims on how to live a good life
a collection of stories, sayings and actions of Prophet Muhammad
Q2.Muslims read the to help them decide what is good and how to live.
Q3.Why are the Hadith and Sunnah important to Muslims?
Q4.The Prophet Muhammad taught Muslims to be generous and ...
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