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Year 5

Charity and generosity

I can understand the importance of charity and generosity for Muslims today in the UK and worldwide.

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Year 5

Charity and generosity

I can understand the importance of charity and generosity for Muslims today in the UK and worldwide.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Charity is important in Islam because it helps Muslims get closer to God (Allah) and support the ummah.
  2. Muslims are connected through the ummah, a worldwide community.
  3. Giving zakat is one way Muslims support each other and stay connected to the ummah.
  4. There are different ways Muslims show generosity to help the community.
  5. Interviewing different Muslims will help us better understand different Muslim worldviews.

Keywords

  • Generosity - being kind and giving to others without expecting anything back

  • Zakat - one of the requirements for Muslims: giving money or help to people who are poor or in need

  • Ummah - the word Muslims use to describe the worldwide community of all Muslims, like one big family that shares the same faith

  • Community - a group of people who have things in common; a community can be a neighbourhood, a city or join people around the world

Common misconception

Zakat is just like giving to any charity.

Zakat is a specific type of giving that Muslims must do every year if they have enough wealth.


To help you plan your year 5 religious education lesson on: Charity and generosity, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...

Provide children with zakat or money tokens and let them decide where it should go using real-life scenarios. Invite a charity worker to share their experiences and talk about what inspired them to join the charity work. Provide data of how charities in and outside the UK support the ummah.
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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
Modesty in Islam means dressing and acting with ...
Correct Answer: respect, Respect
Q2.
Why do some Muslim women wear a hijab?
to follow a school rule
Correct answer: as part of their identity and faith
to stay fashionable
Q3.
What does the hijab often symbolise for Muslim women?
Correct answer: modesty and empowerment
obedience to school rules
keeping warm in winter
Q4.
Do all Muslim women wear a hijab?
Yes, they must.
Yes, when the weather is bad.
Correct answer: No, it’s a personal choice.
Q5.
Why might some Muslims cover their heads only during prayer?
for comfort
because it’s cold
Correct answer: to show respect to Allah
Q6.
What is modesty in Islam about?
only wearing long clothing
going to mosque every day
Correct answer: respectful dress and behaviour

6 Questions

Q1.
Muslims around the are part of one big family called the ummah.
Correct Answer: world
Q2.
Some Muslims give their to help at food banks or volunteer.
Correct Answer: time
Q3.
What is zakat?
a type of prayer
Correct answer: a yearly act of giving to help others
a celebration after Ramadan
Q4.
Which best describes the nature of zakat?
It is like any other charitable giving.
It is given once in a lifetime.
Correct answer: It is a special religious duty for Muslims.
Q5.
Why do Muslims believe giving helps them grow closer to Allah?
Correct answer: It shows kindness and obedience.
It brings them more wealth.
It makes Eid more fun.
Q6.
What does the Qur’an say about true generosity?
give only what you don’t need
Correct answer: spend from what you love
keep money for your family